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Home Equity Investment vs Reverse Mortgage at 60

If you're around 60 and have built a lot of equity in your home, you may face a familiar problem: there may be real value sitting in the house, but it's not easy to use.

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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.

Homeownership
COVID and the Rise of the At-Home Workout

Over two years into the “COVID Era,” this trilogy of blog posts considers the effects of the pandemic on particular aspects of homeownership. Now featured: the rise of the home gym.

Homeownership
The COVID Baby Boom that Wasn’t and the Rise of the Multigenerational Household

Over two years into the “COVID Era,” this trilogy of blog posts considers the effects of the pandemic on particular aspects of homeownership.

Homeownership
Women & Homeownership: An Overview

More women own homes now than ever, but that’s not the whole story. This blog outlines inequalities for women relative to homeownership, including the persistent pay gap and its effects.

Homeownership
Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and the Homeownership Race Gap

Asian American & Pacific Islanders are often excluded from conversations on housing inequality & the homeownership race gap. Find out how this happens, & why it’s a problem.

Financial Health
How to Increase Your Credit Score

Your credit scores are determined by several factors, including payment history and credit utilization. Here are some tips that can help raise your credit score.

Renovations & Remodeling
Should I Renovate My House, or Move?

If your current home isn’t your dream home, you may wonder if you should renovate it, or sell it and move. Here are some tips to help you decide.

Homeownership
How Does Climate Change Impact Your Housing Value?

Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and rising sea levels can impact your home’s prices. Here are simple tips to help protect you and your family financially.

Unison Basics
Putting Your Home Equity to Work

Once you’ve accepted your offer and received your funds, it’s time to put your equity to work – from paying down debt, supplementing your retirement, financing home improvements and beyond.

Unison Basics
Ending the Agreement

Ready to bring our partnership to an end? There are four ways in which your Unison Agreement can come to a close.