The start-up’s innovative business model has helped some renters save for a down payment on their home, but others have walked away frustrated by the company. Shawn Frett and Jeneyha Wheatley-Frett ...

What to watch for and the steps and choices involved Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

Rent-to-own deals let a buyer rent the home for a time before committing to the purchase. Whether the deal is a lease option or lease purchase agreement affects the level of commitment. Both buyer and ...

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You have spotted the house of your dreams, and it is on the market – but you cannot afford to buy it at the moment. Perhaps you do not have enough down payment funds, or your credit score is not good ...

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 ...