Learn about the four ways a Unison Equity Sharing Agreement can end, including selling your home or choosing a buyout.
Thinking of renovating your space or moving to a more suitable home all together? Both options are considerable investments, but we're here to help narrow down your options.
The answer likely varies depending on your location and situation, but with the risk of wildfires becoming increasingly relevant, read on to learn about the most common recommendations.
Mortgages are stressful, and it can be tempting to just want to get it over with, but doing your homework can have a major impact. (Hint: get at least 4!)
Mortgage underwriting is usually the make-or-break phase of a home purchase, and while it can seem simple, it's important to understand the details behind each step of the process.
A piggyback loan is a second loan issued to a homebuyer, alongside a typical mortgage. Whether it's right for you likely depends on your credit and other details, but there are alternatives.
"Earnest money" is a deposit to the seller that indicates the buyer's intent to purchase a home. Read on to learn about when it's required, how much to expect, and how it all works.
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.
