Home Ownership Trends Are Shifting… Keep Reading To Find Out How They Might Make Owning A Home In Rockford Even Easier… Credit-score-based mortgages… they were once the primary way of buying a house… but these traditional methods of purchasing a home are becoming less common than in decades past. The American Dream is shifting and the … Continued
Owning a home — it’s part of the American Dream! Home ownership gives a sense of freedom, security, and permanence. Americans dream of growing up, finding a home, and starting a family; they dream of owning their own piece of land and proudly knowing “it’s mine.” Millions of families want a nice home, a white … Continued
Renting to own a home in Rockford, or any city for that matter, isn’t a new concept… but the whole process of “renting to own a house” is a process that most people have questions about. Well, you’re in the right place! This article will walk you through what to look for if you’re looking for … Continued
If you’re looking for Rockford houses for rent you may want to consider your other options as a potential home owner in the Rockford area. Most locals who are looking for homes to rent in Rockford are likely looking at renting as their only option because of things like… – Bad credit (and can’t get … Continued
So, you’re looking for a place to rent in Rockford? As you’ve already seen… there are a lot of options in the Rockford area for housing. All the way from apartments in Rockford to rental houses in Rockford… condos… mobile homes, and more. But if you’re struggling to decide if you want to rent an … Continued
This question comes up again and again… and honestly, the answer this question has changed in recent years based on new laws enacted that affect what a home owner can do when they’re selling their house under a rent to own agreement. One of the big benefits of owning a house is that you (hopefully) … Continued
A really common question and concern from people looking at renting to own a Rockford house is “are you required to buy the house in a rent to own home contract ?” at the end of the rental term. As an example… … lets say you found a great Rockford rent to own home and … Continued
If you’ve spent time driving around Rockford IL or browsing Craigslist or other sites, you may have seen advertisements that read, “Own a home for $500/month. No credit check!” While it seems too good to be true, local rent-to-own homes are a viable option that many Rockford residents are taking advantage of. But… Are Rockford Rent-to-Own Homes a … Continued
One of the first questions we get from potential tenant buyers of our local Rockford IL rent to own homes / lease option homes is “how do rent to own homes work in Rockford?” With a flooded real estate market, especially since the bubble burst of the mid-2000’s, rent-to-own homes have become a popular option for … Continued
So, you’re looking at moving and you’re not sure if renting or owning a local Rockford IL home is right for you? You’re not sure if one is a better financial decision than the other? You’re not sure if you’ll be able to find the type of house or apartment you’d like to live in? … Continued
In today’s article, we’ll take a look at some tips on Renting a Rockford home that you should consider when renting your next home in Rockford. As property values plummeted over the latter part of the 2000’s, many people began to turn to renting. There are plenty of reasons to rent as opposed to purchasing a home, including maintenance costs, … Continued
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may have heard of the terms “seller financing” or “owner financing” and you’re not sure what they mean. In this blog post we’ll answer what exactly is owner financing and how you can use it in Rockford as another option to buy your next home… Buying a … Continued
If you’re thinking about buying a house and you’re exploring your financing options right now, there’s a good chance you’re deciding whether you should go through bank financing or owner financing. There’s already a lot written about bank financing, so this blog post is meant to give you the other side of the coin, to … Continued
If you’re thinking about buying a house, you’re probably weighing so many options right now – what to buy, where, and how to get financing. To help you make your decision a little easier, we’ll outline 4 owner financing advantages for buyers in Rockford, Illinois to help you figure out if this the right way … Continued
If you’re thinking about buying a house from a seller using seller financing (also called “owner financing”) make sure you’re aware of the advantages as the drawbacks! Keep reading this blog post to learn the 5 disadvantages of buying a home via owner financing in Rockford so you can be prepared When a seller wants … Continued