Q. I see many rent-to-own home offers and websites now, but are rent-to-owns actually safe to buy? For many buyers and sellers, I get the feeling this is a last resort. -- VickiA. With a challenging ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I break down real estate concepts for first-time homebuyers. If you’re thinking of buying a property in the next few years, but ...

New mortgage underwriting criteria went into effect Jan. 10 requiring a debt-to-income ratio of less than 43 percent for most qualified mortgages. Even if you don't qualify for a mortgage under the ...

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 ...

In addition to rent, you pay a one-time deposit plus rent credits. That extra cash helps fund your down payment. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Financing a home purchase can be difficult when you have less than a stellar credit history, but you may be able to start living in the home of your dreams by taking advantage of the rent-to-own ...

Before joining Forbes, I reported for the Hartford Courant and the New Haven Register, covering breaking and local news. I'm a wealth reporter at Forbes.[author_bio_separator] A Connecticut native, I ...

Financing a home purchase can be difficult when you have less than a stellar credit history, but you may be able to start living in the home of your dreams by taking advantage of the rent-to-own ...