An August study by the ICE Mortgage Monitor found that U.S. homeowners enjoy record-high home equity of $17.8 trillion. Yet many of those homeowners feel increasingly pinched by today’s economy. A 2025 survey by Unlock.com found that over half (54%) of homeowners say they are feeling uncertain or pessimistic about the economy, and 40% say they feel worse off financially than they did a year ago. Read More: 4 Moves To Make if You Can’t Pay All Your Bills this Month Find Out: 7 Wealth-Building Shortcuts Prov ...