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Facts about the Rent-to-Own Home Ownership Strategy

  Most home ownership strategies require you to have a mortgage plan or cash to accomplish your dreams. However, if you don't have any of the two, consider using the rent-to-own strategy. The property owner wil...

What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Home

It must be very exciting to buy a home for the first time. However, there’s a lot you need to know to avoid making mistakes and ending up in regrets. You need to understand the processes to follow and the people to...

Beware of Rental Fraud

Unfortunately, a lot of people in this world have always been trying to figure out scams to defraud you of your money. Sadly, this is just something that's getting a lot worse in these tough economic times. It's not necessarily becau...

The 5 Major Reasons Why You Should Consider the Rent-to-Own Plan

Many individuals look forward to the time they become homeowners. Some of them have greater chances of achieving their desire than others. If you have a low credit rating or don't have a down payment, it may be...

Break the Endless Cycle of Rent Payments

Renters are facing higher prices with each new lease agreement. If you're tired of renting but struggling to save enough to buy a home, be aware that there are programs available to help you reduce your expenses. By building up...

Rental Assistance Available More Helpful Than Ever Given Rising Rents

In recent months, the U.S. government has made several announcements to help tenants overcome their housing challenges. For example, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has provided a number of ...

DC Attempts to Turn Existing Home Space into Apartments

Few people probably know who DC's mayor is (Muriel E. Bowser, by the way), but everyone likely knows it's another Democrat. That's all DC elects; maybe because you can't spell Democrat without DC. Who knows? Though ano...

7 Reasons to Hire a Management Company for Your Rental Property

Owning a rental property can be a great way to invest your money and have an extra source of income. However, additional responsibilities include finding the right tenants, accounting, and handling repairs and ...

Rent-to-Own: The Best Home Ownership Strategy You Should Consider This Year

Most people dream of owning homes at one point in their lives. While some achieve their desires without many challenges, others face numerous problems before acquiring their dream homes. Many lack en...