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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.

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Home Equity
The Homeowner’s Guide to Equity Sharing with Unison, Part 1: The Basics

Learn how a Equity Sharing Agreement can help you access home value without monthly payments or interest. Discover a new way to fund your life goals.

Home Equity
Thinking About a Home Equity Investment? Here’s What to Know First

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).

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Financial Health
Consolidating Debt in 2026? There's a Smarter Way

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.

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Home Equity
Stuck in a Second Mortgage in the Bay Area? Hit Reset With Equity Sharing

Feeling stuck with a second mortgage or HELOC in the Bay Area? Learn how equity sharing offers cash upfront, no monthly payments, and an innovative way to reset your finances.

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Financial Health
What Is a Good Interest Rate for a Savings Account?

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.

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Financial Health
How to Invest in a Second Property, Part 2: Financing, Strategy, and Smart Management

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.