SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- The rent-to-own industry, long criticized as predatory, is lobbying for federal oversight. A bill making its way through Congress would limit lawsuit liability for the ...

Rent-to-own agreements combine leasing with a purchase option, setting terms for rent and future buying. Due diligence is crucial; always review contracts, ask relevant questions, and get legal advice ...

In a rent-to-own scenario, the tenant signs a contract in which they rent a property with the option — or, in some cases, an ...

Thinking about buying a home but not quite ready for a mortgage? Rent-to-own homes could be the perfect middle ground. These ...

If you’re in need of a sofa or a dishwasher, and you don’t have the money to buy either outright, you might think about purchasing one from a rent-to-own store. But think hard – because there are a ...

In the often-unseen corners of our society, the urgent and pervasive issue of predatory rent-to-own contracts has long ensnared vulnerable populations, trapping them in a cycle of debt and instability ...

Prompted by a request from two state lawmakers, the Washington State Auditor’s Office will wade into why a state program designed to turn low-income renters into homeowners failed to do so. The audit ...

After a turbulent few years for companies operating in the real estate market, Divvy Homes announced Wednesday that it is getting acquired by a division of Brookfield Properties for “a total ...