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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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Homeownership
Unison Dream Home Contest Winners

Our Dream Home Contest is a wrap! And the winner is...

Financial Health
What Do I Do When Interest Rates Drop?

Whenever interest rates fluctuate, it’s news. Inevitably, a financial analyst will be given a guest spot on the news to talk about how interest rates impact the country at large. The bigger question is how do changing interest rates affect you?

Financial Health
Is Owning Always Better Than Renting?

Owning a home is part of the American dream, but as it gets more and more difficult, it's natural to wonder if it's really worth your time and money.

Homeownership
What Every First-Time Buyer Needs to Know

Buying your first home is almost as intimidating as it is exciting. Check out our glossary of essential homebuyer terms and definitions to be infomed and prepared.

Homeownership
How to Access Your Home's Equity without Adding Debt

Home equity is incredibly valuable, but often inaccessible without taking on increased debt. Many homeowners in equity-rich, cash-poor situations can benefit from investing with Unison.

Homeownership
How to Manage Risk and Volatility as a Home Owner

Many homeowners don't think about their home as part of their portfolio. But in many cases, it's not just part – it's the whole portfolio. But is that wise?

Home Equity
What Should I Know About HELOCs?

The home remains the largest asset for most of us, and is one of the most straightforward ways to grow wealth. But it can be difficult to realize that wealth and turn it into a liquid asset you can actually use!

Homeownership
Climate Change, Natural Disasters, & Home Values: an Overview

When we see natural disasters on the news, we see numbers–property damages, loss of life, displaced peoples. What are the long-term effects on home values and demographics, though?

Home Equity
Investing in Real Estate: Is an AirBnb Better than Traditional Renting?

For years you’ve heard that real estate is one of the best investments you can make. It’s considered something of a safe bet; unlike the literal dollar, real estate doesn’t lose value to inflation over time.

Homeownership
The Woes of Winter Maintenance

For years you’ve heard that real estate is one of the best investments you can make. It’s considered something of a safe bet; unlike the literal dollar, real estate doesn’t lose value to inflation over time.

Home Equity
2022 Unison Home Equity Report

Homeownership
Downsizing vs Aging-in-Place: Considering Retirement

The older population in the United States is greatly increasing, with the number of seniors (those 65 or older) expected to almost double by 2060. Life expectancy, too, has climbed.