Is a rent-to-own home right for you? Beware of obligation-to-buy agreements

More than 43 percent of renters have found listings .....»»

As the popularity of renting rises against buying single-family homes, so does the risk of being scammed......»»

Given the recent proposed settlement agreements and accompanying media hoopla, it is time for the voice of factuality to be heard.  Now we must even combat misleading presidential pronouncements, such as.....»»

Dallas realtor Rogers Healy discusses a concerning report finding it is currently 60% cheaper to rent a starter home than to buy in each of the top 50 U.S. metros......»»

The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in Southridge Mall making agreements for rent deferrals with retailers that could cut the amount they’d collect this year from the usual $7.5 million to as little as $43,047......»»

A new report from LendingTree explores how the costs of owning a home compare for those who rent versus those who bought a home......»»

‘I am 65 and get a monthly pension of $800 and receive $1,800 Social Security every month. I have no savings, and own two properties.’.....»»

Home buyers beware. Renters be wary. If you think the Dallas-Fort Worth single-family home sales market is sizzling this spring, try the single-family rental market. It's even hotter......»»

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com.....»»

A $10,000 monthly budget in Hong Kong will get a renter less than 1,500 sq. ft. of living space. One home in the city is being rented for $2 million a year. Luxury apartment buildings are.....»»

REAL ESTATE MATTERS: If you can’t qualify for a mortgage, your options are to buy a home for whatever amount of cash you will receive after you sell your current home, or rent......»»

"Promising Young Woman" won the 2021 Academy Award for best original screenplay. You can stream the movie now through VOD services. If you buy through .....»»

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'I still owe money on my house and will not pay it off before retirement unless I move.'.....»»

How do we move into probate so we do not lose the house and bank accounts, while not killing ourselves in the process?’.....»»

There is no denying that since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we (individuals and businesses alike) have placed more emphasis on technology. With many working from home, the need to be not just operational but efficient from home has become criti.....»»

Have a question about your retirement, including where to live? Email us at HelpMeRetire@MarketWatch.com.....»»

'Would it be worth it to try to sell our home now when prices are high and rent for the next two years?'.....»»

REAL ESTATE MATTERS | At the amount you pay now in rent, you have to see if the cost of your loan, any assessments on a condominium, insurance expenses and real estate taxes would be less or greater than what you pay now......»»

‘The house is appreciating daily due to its location, and he wants his children to inherit it. He wants me to pay rent, which essentially leaves nothing for my children.’.....»»