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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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Home Equity
The Hidden Risks of Credit Cards with 0% APR Promotions

Credit cards with 0% APR promotions seem like a great deal. Whether you’re shopping for a new credit card, or searching for a mechanism for debt consolidation, the opportunity to save on interest can be tremendously appealing.

Home Equity
How to Refinance a Second Mortgage

Refinancing a second mortgage can be a strategic move to lower your monthly payments, secure a better interest rate, or adjust the terms of your loan. This guide will walk you through the steps to effectively refinance a second mortgage.

Home Equity
Tips to Help Improve Your Credit Score

Are you looking to boost your credit score? It might be easier and more straightforward than you think! In this post, we’ll lay out some steps you can take to achieve your goal.

Home Equity
Revolutionize Your Home Equity Access: Unison's Partnership Approach vs Traditional Home Equity Loans

While traditional home equity loans have been the go-to solution for decades, Unison's innovative Equity Sharing Home Loan is transforming how homeowners can leverage their property's value to achieve their financial goals.

Home Equity
How to Calculate Home Equity

Understanding your home equity percentage empowers you to make informed financial decisions, manage debt effectively, and build wealth over time. This information is integral to assessing your overall financial position and net worth.

Home Equity
Breaking New Ground: How Unison Revolutionizes Home Equity Access

Imagine accessing your home's equity without the burden of sky-high monthly payments. Sounds too good to be true? Not anymore, thanks to Unison's groundbreaking approach to home financing: the Equity Sharing Home Loan.

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.