Learn about the four ways a Unison Equity Sharing Agreement can end, including selling your home or choosing a buyout.
Due dates get missed – it's just part of life! But it's important not to make a habit of missing these deadlines, especially on payments as significant as your mortgage.
While a 20% down payment is typically the gold standard, it may not always be financially feasible. Read on to weigh up the pros and cons of 10% and 20% down mortgages.
20% down is considered the gold standard for mortgages, and while it's possible to pay less, 10% down mortgages often include unwanted "extras". Here are some ways to avoid PMI and save.
If you're looking into a HELOC, there's probably a bit of a time crunch to get funds freed up. While a HELOC can move quickly, it's typically a bit of a process. Read on for more.
If you’ve built up meaningful equity in your home and could use some extra flexibility, you’ve probably come across something called a Home Equity Investment (HEI).
For many households, debt doesn’t come from a bad decision or two. It’s something that accumulates over time — thanks to higher everyday costs, unexpected expenses, or periods where income just couldn’t keep up. Even homeowners who have seen their property values rise may still feel financially constrained month to month.
Many Bay Area homeowners are feeling the squeeze from their second mortgage or HELOC. Monthly payments might be creeping higher. Variable rates might be climbing. And everyday living costs in the Bay Area — from groceries to insurance to childcare — aren’t exactly trending down. What once felt like a smart way to access cash has now become another source of monthly stress.
If you’ve checked your savings account lately and wondered, “Is this rate actually good?”, you’re not alone. At any given time, the answer depends on three things.
Managing debt isn’t new for most of us. Whether it’s credit cards, personal loans, or other balances, it can all pile up quietly. Then one day, you realize that keeping track of multiple due dates, interest rates, and monthly payments is starting to feel like a full-time job.
In the second part of our series, we’ll walk you through how to fund, purchase, and make the most of your second property investment, while maintaining flexibility and minimizing risk.
