Learn about the four ways a Unison Equity Sharing Agreement can end, including selling your home or choosing a buyout.
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.
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.
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.
The 2024 housing market has demonstrated significant growth and resilience, overcoming headwinds from high interest rates to achieve a remarkable surge in home equity. This annual report examines key trends in home equity throughout the year, analyzing both national and regional data to provide a comprehensive overview of the market.
Our Chief Investment Officer, Matt O’Hara, recently published an article as a member of Forbes Finance Council. Read "7 Ways to Tap Into Your Home's Equity" today.
A reverse mortgage is a convenient way to use your home equity as a cash source during retirement, but there are some downsides to a reverse mortgage.
For many homeowners, the idea of buying a second property represents more than just a second real estate purchase. It’s a vision of financial freedom, flexibility, and future security – whether that means having a vacation spot to enjoy, a rental home generating income, or a nest egg that can grow in value over time.
This approach worked particularly well during a time when mortgage rates fell sharply year after year. It allowed homeowners to refinance into much lower monthly payments, while also pulling cash out of their home’s equity.
Owning a home takes more than just paying your mortgage. It’s also about keeping up with repairs, maintenance, and the occasional renovation to keep your property safe, efficient, and enjoyable. But how much should you actually budget for all of that, especially over decades of ownership?
Many would-be entrepreneurs talk themselves out of it before they even begin, thanks to a handful of persistent myths. But the truth is, owning a business is possible. And while it takes some serious work, it’s not reserved for the ultra-rich, ultra-connected, or ultra-lucky.
The phrase “as-is” shows up often in real estate listings, and it tends to raise eyebrows. For some buyers, it feels like an opportunity – a chance to get a deal on a property that others might overlook. For others, it sounds like a trap.
If you’re a homeowner in the Las Vegas area, you’ve likely seen your home’s value fluctuate over the years — sometimes quickly, sometimes unpredictably. Many homeowners have built meaningful equity by holding on through those cycles, improving their homes steadily, and staying rooted while the city evolved.
