In a rent-to-own scenario, the tenant signs a contract in which they rent a property with the option — or, in some cases, an ...

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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 ...

Most people who buy a home get a mortgage, purchase it, and then move in. But there's another option too, called rent-to-own. With this kind of arrangement, you lease a property with the option (or ...

Ron Parnell shows a historic house in central Enid that he’s put some work into. “The walls are textured. The kitchen has been redone and is spacious,” said Parnell, who lived in the house previously.

Rent-to-own agreements combine leasing with a purchase option, setting terms for rent and future buying. Due diligence is crucial; always review contracts, ask relevant questions, and get legal advice ...

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 ...

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 ...

With record low housing affordability and more Australians destined for lifelong renting, governments are encouraging more ...

In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, an Indianapolis housing rights group is challenging a local realty company’s rent-to-own practices, alleging predatory lending and civil rights violations. The owner of ...

If you’re in need of a sofa or a dishwasher, and you don’t have the money to buy either outright, you might think about purchasing one from a rent-to-own store. But think hard – because there are a ...