What to watch for and the steps and choices involved Fact checked by Rebecca McClay While traditional mortgages are a common path to homeownership, you do have alternatives. Rent-to-own agreements are ...

When you have bad credit, renting is often your only option. However, your dream of owning a home can still become a reality. If you can't qualify for a traditional home loan or afford a down payment, ...

Danielle, 23, and her husband, 24, from Salt Lake City have applied for a state-sponsored rent-to-own program. Rent-to-own programs allow tenants to rent a home with the option to buy it later.