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The Homeowner's Guide to Equity Sharing with Unison

Learn how an Equity Sharing Agreement can help provide cash for retirement without the burden of new monthly mortgage payments or high interest.

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Financial Health
What is the Ideal Debt-to-Income Ratio to Buy a Home?

In the world of lending, "DTI" is one of the crucial tools used to measure your financial health. It's important to understand the different methods of measuring DTI and how it might affect you.

Homeownership
What Every Homeowner Should Know

In a rapidly changing landscape, it can be difficult to keep up as a homeowner. Check out our "State of the American Homeowner" Report for insights and more.

Homeownership
Ways to Get Out of Debt & Tips for Debt Management

It's one thing to spend less and save more. But when it comes to finding the perfect balance between paying off debt and building your savings? This article is for you.

Homeownership
Home Buying Guide: All the Major Steps of Buying a House

The process isn't always clean and linear, but being able to anticipate next steps will help you navigate one of the most complicated purchases you'll likely ever make.

Financial Health
How to Help Your Kids' Finances (Without Draining Yours)

It's important to look at long-term benefits instead of short-term solutions, and seek out a financial plan to help your children not just survive, but thrive. Here are some key tips to get started.

Financial Health
A Berkeley Behavioral Economist’s Advice for Homebuyers

Terrence Odean, professor of finance at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, shares his suggestions for avoiding common mistakes when buying a home.

Homeownership
COVID and the Rise of the At-Home Workout

Over two years into the “COVID Era,” this trilogy of blog posts considers the effects of the pandemic on particular aspects of homeownership. Now featured: the rise of the home gym.

Homeownership
The COVID Baby Boom that Wasn’t and the Rise of the Multigenerational Household

Over two years into the “COVID Era,” this trilogy of blog posts considers the effects of the pandemic on particular aspects of homeownership. Now featured: the baby blip, and rise of the multigenerational household.

Homeownership
Women & Homeownership: An Overview

More women own homes now than ever, but that’s not the whole story. This blog outlines inequalities for women relative to homeownership, including the persistent pay gap and its effects.

Homeownership
Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and the Homeownership Race Gap

Asian American & Pacific Islanders are often excluded from conversations on housing inequality & the homeownership race gap. Find out how this happens, & why it’s a problem.

Financial Health
How to Increase Your Credit Score

Your credit scores are determined by several factors, including payment history and credit utilization. Here are some tips that can help raise your credit score.

Renovations & Remodeling
Should I Renovate My House, or Move?

If your current home isn’t your dream home, you may wonder if you should renovate it, or sell it and move. Here are some tips to help you decide.