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 ...

Approximately 10 million Americans have entered into a rent-to-own deal at some point in their adult lives, according to estimates by the Pew Charitable Trusts. People who sign up for such deals ...

In 2022, 39% of agricultural land was rented – a proportion that has remained relatively stable for over 50 years. When deciding how to acquire land, rising farm real estate values can be a valuable ...

Tenants’ rent will be reduced by 10% if they raise their credit score from 600 to 700 If the renter maintains residency for 18 months, they receive 1 month of “life event credit” per 18 ...

Local News Local Politics Northwest Puget Sound ‘Rent-to-own’ programs will be audited after WA lawmakers raise concerns Nov. 10, 2023 at 12:33 pm Updated Nov. 10, 2023 at 1:33 pm By Daniel ...

Now, the startup rent-to-own landlord with a portfolio of single-family properties across more than a dozen U.S. markets is being acquired by Maymont Homes, a branch of Brookfield Properties.

Divvy Homes’ version of the American dream has produced less-than-ideal results for some of its customers. Tenants in the rent-to-own firm’s program tell of inadequate repairs and a rising ...

The $1 billion acquisition of rent-to-own startup Divvy Homes, which was announced Wednesday, is expected to leave some shareholders without a payout, according to sources familiar with the deal.