Learn how an Equity Sharing Agreement can help provide cash for retirement without the burden of new monthly mortgage payments or high interest.
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?
Welcome to Unison. We believe that with a partner in home ownership, you can go further than you can alone. Together, you can.
Unison agreements are structured as option contracts, which allows you to sell us a future option for cash today. But it's important to learn about option contracts and understand the details.
Short answer? Yes! A HELOC is not necessarily a bad thing, and can be right for people in a certain situation. But it's important to know that there are alternatives out there.
Housing is a huge market, but it's difficult for investors to put their money in homes without owning them outright. Learn more about how co-investments help bridge the gap.
The "Zestimate" is a bit of a secret sauce, which Zillow will admit is not always perfect. But it's a valuable tool nonetheless – here's what we know about the calculation process.
Learn how a Equity Sharing Agreement can help you access home value without monthly payments or interest. Discover a new way to fund your life goals.
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.
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.
