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 ...

If you rent a house when you would rather own, pin some of the blame on corporate landlords. The 10 biggest institutional investors owned more than 430,000 single-family rental homes at the end of ...

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 ...

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Mat and Amber Harkless joke that they were the last couple in America to buy a house without a bidding war, just before the market exploded in 2020. Despite high credit scores and no debt, the couple ...

Divvy Homes, a rent-to-own startup, has raised $110 million in Series C financing, the company announced on Tuesday. To date, Divvy has raised more than $500 million in equity and debt financing since ...