Buying a house outright isn’t the only way to become a homeowner. Potential homebuyers are turning to the alternative rent-to-own (RTO) method to make their homeownership dreams a reality. While ...

Rent-to-own homes are a little-known option that may help first-time homebuyers get the house they’ve always wanted in a tough market. Essentially, rent-to-own homes offer an alternative pathway to ...

Though risky, a rent-to-own agreement can help home buyers who can’t get a traditional mortgage from a lender. Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This ...

Many small businesses rent office space or retail floor space to provide physical workspace for their activities, but small businesses can also buy real estate as an alternative to renting. Some small ...

Vision Property Management has already run into trouble in Wisconsin and New York, with each state claiming that the company’s rent-to-own business model is actually a scam designed to prey on ...

You’ve probably heard or seen the rent-to-own advertisements online as a potential solution to not being able to afford buying a home—but you probably haven’t heard how they have been used to trick ...

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A former Square exec had a tough time pitching investors on the first market she tackled. Proptech Divvy Homes has big hiring and growth plans after raising $200 million in a Series D round Friday.