Buying a house outright isn’t the only way to become a homeowner. Potential homebuyers are turning to the alternative rent-to-own (RTO) method to make their homeownership dreams a reality. While ...

Thinking about buying a home but not quite ready for a mortgage? Rent-to-own homes could be the perfect middle ground. These ...

It’s no secret that it’s getting harder to buy a home. That’s why many would-be homeowners are looking at rent-to-own homes as an alternative to the traditional path to homeownership—especially if ...

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Rent-to-own deals are nothing new. These transactions, in which a portion of the buyer’s monthly rent payment is ultimately applied toward a down payment, traditionally have been used by home buyers ...

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If you are thinking about moving into a rent-to-own property, you may notice the monthly cost of rent is higher than for comparable spaces that don't come with a lease-purchase arrangement. Paying ...