Wednesday, August 15, 2012

From Tenants to Owners

By Berlinda Michael


Once you have been a home owner, the prospect of renting can seem a step down from where you once were. But if you are one of thousands that have been left in a situation, caused by a weakening economy, your options may look pretty slim.

Although the times have changed, there are still ways to keep your home owner status with rent-to-own homes. Just knowing that there is a positive way to succeed in owning a home, you can begin working toward getting back on track to a bright future.

When you go from only a tenant to an owner, you are getting yourself a piece of the American dream. The first step on this quest that you can take involves getting yourself a good real estate agent and perhaps even an attorney. You may have realized that the current problems in the lending industry have actually led to an across-the-board strengthening in the requirements for getting a home loan. This has had the effect of putting qualifying for a home loan out of reach for a lot of Americans. Of course, you can still easily get a home loan if you have ample amounts of both great credit and a decent-sized down payment. The problem, of course, is that some people do not have either.

Rent to own homes are becoming a popular way for sellers to move on with their lives while having the mortgage paid by renting to home seeking individuals. The sweet part is that these renters are looking to stay permanently and eventually purchase the home. By renting a home with these thoughts in mind, less stress is placed on both the buyer and the seller. Financial institutions are coming around to accepting a lease option arrangement as a positive and many are willing to work with potential buyers in presenting what is needed to make the buy.

Going from tenants to owners is the American dream. It means that you are part of the so-called ownership society in the country. Lease options help you to get there more efficiently.




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