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How Bad Is It To Buy A Home “As-Is”?

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.

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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
What Is Mortgage Refinancing & How Does Refinancing Work?

The mortgage refinance process can be intimidating, and making mistakes can cost you thousands and undermine your financial goals. Here's how to refinance with ease.

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
Home Improvement Projects Worth Doing Before You List Your Home

Getting ready to sell your home? The right improvements can boost your sale price, attract more buyers, and make for a smoother closing – but not all upgrades are worth the investment. Whether you’re looking to maximize curb appeal or reduce negotiation headaches, a few small changes can go a long way.

Homeownership
2026 Housing Market Outlook: What Homeowners Should Watch For

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.

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.

Financial Health
Is a Second Mortgage a Good Emergency Plan? What to Know in 2025

In times of economic uncertainty, many homeowners look to their greatest financial asset — their home — for stability. With high interest rates, the idea of using a second mortgage as a financial backup has re-entered the spotlight.

Financial Health
Home Equity Debt Consolidation: A Growing Alternative to High-Interest Credit Card Debt

A new survey from Unison reveals a striking financial paradox: While many U.S. homeowners are burdened by soaring high-interest credit card debt (with 70% owing over $10,000), they are also sitting on substantial, untapped home equity.