{"id":3882,"date":"2026-03-30T20:43:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dimerorealtygroup.com\/?p=3882"},"modified":"2026-03-30T20:43:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:43:47","slug":"the-remodel-youve-been-dreaming-about-may-be-closer-than-you-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dimerorealtygroup.com\/es\/the-remodel-youve-been-dreaming-about-may-be-closer-than-you-think\/","title":{"rendered":"The Remodel You\u2019ve Been Dreaming About May Be Closer Than You Think"},"content":{"rendered":"

That kitchen you\u2019ve been mentally redesigning…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bathroom that really needs a refresh…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or the outdoor space you keep saying you\u2019ll get to someday…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you already have what you need to finally make it happen? Because a growing number of homeowners are realizing just that.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeowners are expected to spend over $522 billion<\/a> on home improvements by the end of 2026 \u2013 and they\u2019re not draining their savings accounts to get it done. Many are using their home equity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you\u2019ve owned your home for 10+ years, there\u2019s a chance you could use your equity to fund some home upgrades too. Let\u2019s break down what you need to know first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Equity? And How Does It Help?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Equity is the difference between what your house is worth and what you owe on your mortgage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And according to Cotality<\/em>, the average homeowner has about $313,000<\/a> worth of equity today. That\u2019s more than enough to finally knock some projects off your list. And more people are realizing they can use that to give their home a little TLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research coming out of Meridian Link<\/em> says home improvements are the top thing people are using their equity for today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Motivations for Equity-Based Borrowing:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n