Can You Rent to Own with No Deposit?
August 10, 2018 by Marty Orefice | Contracts, Rent to Own
Security deposits are not an inherent part of the rent to own arrangement. However, a seller might ask for one as a means of protecting …Read More
Charging Lease-Option Tenants a Late Fee
June 29, 2018 by Marty Orefice | Contracts, Rent to Own
Typically, when people consider lease-option contract negotiations they think of five key aspects: purchase price, lease term length, option fee, premium payments and rent payments. …Read More
When to Negotiate Your Lease Option
June 5, 2018 by Marty Orefice | Contracts, Real Estate, Rent to Own
Confrontation is not for everyone, and it’s probably best to avoid it whenever possible; but, when it comes to negotiating your lease-option, it could save …Read More
You and Your Partner Broke Up, What Happens to Your Lease-Option?
May 12, 2018 by Marty Orefice | Contracts, Real Estate, Rent to Own
Moving in with someone isn’t a sure sign of a successful relationship. When you sign a lease-option together, a break up can leave you asking …Read More
Terminating a Rent to Own Contract
May 4, 2018 by Marty Orefice | Contracts, Rent to Own
There are plenty of reasons why you might want to terminate your rent to own contract. Maybe you’re moving to a different city. Or maybe …Read More
Why Would You Sign a Lease-Purchase Agreement
March 23, 2018 by Marty Orefice | Contracts, Rent to Own
It may sound like lease-purchase and lease-option deals mean the same thing, but they definitely do not. The Difference Between Lease-Option and Lease-Purchase A lease-option …Read More
Rent to Own Rules
February 23, 2018 by Marty Orefice | Checklists, Contracts, Real Estate, Rent to Own
Outside of board games, there aren’t many rules to ensure that all players are playing fairly. When you consider renting to own, you should use …Read More
Do You Need Renter’s Insurance for Rent to Own?
December 8, 2017 by Marty Orefice | Contracts, Rent to Own
Rent to own is a unique situation in which you’re caught right in the middle of owning a home and renting it. You’re certainly doing …Read More
Setting the Purchase Price of a Home
July 30, 2017 by Marty Orefice | Contracts, Financing, Rent to Own
The price is the most important thing to negotiate when you’re buying a home. The seller wants the home to sell the home for as …Read More
Saved Up Enough for the Down Payment? Close!
April 21, 2017 by Marty Orefice | Contracts, Credit, Financing, Real Estate, Rent to Own
Congratulations! You found the house of your dreams, and it’s on the market. You’re faced with a great opportunity to purchase it, but you don’t …Read More