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 ...

Rent-to-own homes are a little-known option that may help first-time homebuyers get the house they’ve always wanted in a tough market. Essentially, rent-to-own homes offer an alternative pathway to ...

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 ...

Though risky, a rent-to-own agreement can help home buyers who can’t get a traditional mortgage from a lender. Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This ...

A rent-to-own home enables you to start the process of purchasing a property. You'll enter into an agreement with the owner that either allows or requires you to purchase the home you're leasing after ...

You’ve probably heard or seen the rent-to-own advertisements online as a potential solution to not being able to afford buying a home—but you probably haven’t heard how they have been used to trick ...

The country’s largest investor in rental houses is backing a new company to lease-to-own homes. Dallas-based Invitation Homes has acquired more than 80,000 rental houses across the country during the ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...