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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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Financial Health
How to Take Advantage of Your Soaring Home Value

Equity-rich, cash-poor – it's a more common situation now than ever before. With property values skyrocketing, many homeowners are looking for ways to tap into that value. Enter Unison.

Homeownership
Protect Your Best Investment with These Home Maintenance Tips

For most Americans, our homes are our single largest investment. Keeping up with routine home maintenance protects your quality of life – as well as your family's best investment.

Homeownership
How to Use Home Equity for Home Improvements

Your home is a major investment, but it's also one in which you live, work, and make memories. Using home equity to make home improvements, without debt, is often a win-win investment.

Homeownership
#NewYearNewPortfolio: How to Freshen Up Your Finances

A new year is a new opportunity to take a holistic look at your finances, investments, and risks, and consider where your home fits into the equation.

Home Equity
How to Navigate Retirement During the Pandemic

"2020 is “the year everything changed” - and for many, retirement falls into this bucket. From reconsidering, to retiring sooner than planned, financing retirement is a hot topic."

Homeownership
Are NYC Residents Fleeing to the Suburbs?

In the age of COVID-19, with circumstances transforming cities everywhere, many experts are wondering – are NYCers fleeing for good?

Homeownership
7 Reasons 2026 Could Be the Year to Put Your Home Equity To Work

After several years of tension and volatility, the housing market heading into 2026 looks more measured. We’re seeing fewer headlines about runaway prices, and fewer fears of a sudden collapse. Instead, economists are pointing to a market that’s slowly finding its footing.

Home Equity
The Best Ways to Access Home Equity in 2026

Homeowners are entering 2026 with a complicated reality. Many have significant equity built up in their homes, but few feel comfortable taking on debt or high monthly payments to access it and put that equity to work.

Home Equity
Using Your Equity: How to Borrow Against Your Home the Smart Way

For many homeowners, home equity is something that quietly builds over time. It’s a number you might glance at on a mortgage statement or that comes when people talk about selling.

Home Equity
Should You Tap Into Your Home Equity Now? A 2025 Guide to Smart Borrowing

In 2025, it’s plain to see that we’re all navigating a more complex financial landscape than usual. And homeowners are no exception! For those with substantial home equity, tapping into that investment can represent a significant financial tool.

Homeownership
What Types of Natural Disasters Do Most Homeowners Insurance Policies Cover?

Discover which natural disasters homeowners insurance typically covers, from windstorms to fires, and learn about common exclusions like floods and earthquakes. Protect your home by understanding your policy.

Renovations & Remodeling
Did you know your home can finance your dream kitchen?

Transform your kitchen into the heart of your home with 2025’s latest trends in design and functionality. Whether you dream of a sleek modern space or a warm, rustic retreat, the right upgrades can completely transform how you cook, entertain, and live.