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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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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.

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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
Are NYC Residents Fleeing to the Suburbs?

In the age of COVID-19, with circumstances transforming cities everywhere, many experts are wondering – are NYCers fleeing for good?

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Renovations & Remodeling
Renovation Tips: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

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.

Financial Health
Do You Really Need to Put 20% Down?

While a 20% down payment is typically the gold standard, it may not always be financially feasible. Read on to weigh up the pros and cons of 10% and 20% down mortgages.

Financial Health
Home Buying Options to Avoid PMI & Save on Down Payments

20% down is considered the gold standard for mortgages, and while it's possible to pay less, 10% down mortgages often include unwanted "extras". Here are some ways to avoid PMI and save.