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The Homeowner’s Guide to Equity Sharing with Unison, Part 6: How The Agreement Ends

Learn about the four ways a Unison Equity Sharing Agreement can end, including selling your home or choosing a buyout.

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Homeownership
Climate Change, Natural Disasters, & Home Values: an Overview

When we see natural disasters on the news, we see numbers–property damages, loss of life, displaced peoples. What are the long-term effects on home values and demographics, though?

Home Equity
Investing in Real Estate: Is an AirBnb Better than Traditional Renting?

For years you’ve heard that real estate is one of the best investments you can make. It’s considered something of a safe bet; unlike the literal dollar, real estate doesn’t lose value to inflation over time.

Homeownership
The Woes of Winter Maintenance

For years you’ve heard that real estate is one of the best investments you can make. It’s considered something of a safe bet; unlike the literal dollar, real estate doesn’t lose value to inflation over time.

Home Equity
2022 Unison Home Equity Report

Homeownership
Downsizing vs Aging-in-Place: Considering Retirement

The older population in the United States is greatly increasing, with the number of seniors (those 65 or older) expected to almost double by 2060. Life expectancy, too, has climbed.

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.

Home Equity
The Hidden Risks of Credit Cards with 0% APR Promotions

Credit cards with 0% APR promotions seem like a great deal. Whether you’re shopping for a new credit card, or searching for a mechanism for debt consolidation, the opportunity to save on interest can be tremendously appealing.

Home Equity
How to Refinance a Second Mortgage

Refinancing a second mortgage can be a strategic move to lower your monthly payments, secure a better interest rate, or adjust the terms of your loan. This guide will walk you through the steps to effectively refinance a second mortgage.

Home Equity
Tips to Help Improve Your Credit Score

Are you looking to boost your credit score? It might be easier and more straightforward than you think! In this post, we’ll lay out some steps you can take to achieve your goal.

Home Equity
Revolutionize Your Home Equity Access: Unison's Partnership Approach vs Traditional Home Equity Loans

While traditional home equity loans have been the go-to solution for decades, Unison's innovative Equity Sharing Home Loan is transforming how homeowners can leverage their property's value to achieve their financial goals.

Home Equity
How to Calculate Home Equity

Understanding your home equity percentage empowers you to make informed financial decisions, manage debt effectively, and build wealth over time. This information is integral to assessing your overall financial position and net worth.

Home Equity
Breaking New Ground: How Unison Revolutionizes Home Equity Access

Imagine accessing your home's equity without the burden of sky-high monthly payments. Sounds too good to be true? Not anymore, thanks to Unison's groundbreaking approach to home financing: the Equity Sharing Home Loan.