How much equity can you cash out of home?

By Marcie Geffner - Bankrate.com

Home equity loans are back.

But how much equity can -- or should -- you extract from your home?

Home equity options aren't as aggressive or generous as those of yesteryear. But they're not pocket change either, especially for longtime homeowners who have experienced rapid value appreciation in the past two years.

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