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Reasons Why a Homeowner May Sell their Property through the Rent-to-Own Strategy

While there are several ways of owning a home, most will require you to have a down payment. However, the rent-to-own program might be the best option if you don't have a down payment. Most...

Passaic's Innovative Plan to Keep Rents Affordable with Incentives for Owners

  Passaic, a city in New Jersey, is taking a unique approach to combat rising rental prices without resorting to rent control. Mayor Hector Lora's two-part plan aims to provide incentiv...

Considerations to Make Before Renting a House for the First Time

Moving into a new house can be exciting and challenging in equal measure. You need a house with specific features, price, and neighborhood, but you are unsure if the real estate agent will locate such for ...

Mortgage Rates Go Up for the Sixth Week During Election Time

For the past six weeks, the cost of borrowing money to buy a house has been going up. This increase is happening as the interest rates on government loans, known as Treasury yields, also rise during the presidenti...

Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Real Estate? Find Out

If you're planning to purchase a house, you might be wondering whether to do it now or wait for several more months or years. The best decision might be to buy property now because you might not predict what might ...

Wyoming's New Financial Lifeline: Empowering Homeowners with Enhanced Assistance

In a move that speaks volumes about its commitment to housing stability, Wyoming has announced a significant enhancement in their financial assistance for eligible homeowners. This initi...

Are You Hard Pressed for Cash? Here's How to Find an Affordable Rental Space

Many business operators have faced financial problems because of the effects caused by the covid-19 pandemic. As a result, they have sacked or reduced employees' salaries to lower their wage bills...

What You Need to Know while Considering the Rent-to-Own Homeownership Plan

  When renting a house, you must sign a contract before moving in. However, you shouldn't sign the agreement before understanding its contents. You may even speak to a legal expert to exp...

The Considerations You Should Make Before Using the Rent-To-Own Plan

When planning to purchase a home, you should have all the required money to complete the process. If not, you will need to seek funding from a financial institution. However, you cannot get financing if ...