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Usually, in a rent-to-own arrangement, the rent is above fair market value, since some percentage will be applied to a tenant’s earnest money deposit. (iStock) Perspective by Harvey S.

If you’re thinking of buying a property in the next few years, but aren’t quite ready to make a move, you may want consider looking into a rent-to-own property. Below is an explanation of what ...

When you rent to own, you'll be expected to pay monthly for living in your potential new home just like you would at an apartment or other rental property. The rate will likely be a bit above ...

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 ...

But rent-to-own agreements, typically a pathway to homeownership for people with low credit or not enough money for a down payment, aren’t usually found in the city’s affordable housing ...

Rent-to-own housing products have the potential to benefit consumers, but companies adopting them need to show greater transparency, according to a new report by the TechEquity Collaborative with ...