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How Does Rent To Own Homes Work in Charleston? – The Process

May 20, 2017

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

Rent to own a house is also called lease to own house (or a whole slew of other phrases… like “lease option”, etc.). So how does rent to own homes work in Charleston and other parts os SC? How Does A Rent To Own Home Agreement Work? It is kind of similar to a car … Continued

How you can find free rent to own home listings in Charleston

April 20, 2017

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

It’s not uncommon to see craigslist adverts that provide people with a chance to own a home with just a small payment upfront and then “earn your way” into a house over time. There are a few names for that… but “rent to own”, “lease to own”, and “lease purchase” are a few. If you’re … Continued

Rent to Own Home Scams in Charleston – How to Avoid Scams

March 20, 2017

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

Are you starting to look for rent to own houses in Charleston? Rent to own homes (also called lease option or lease purchase) has become a popular way of getting into a house when your financial situation has thrown your house hunt for a curve. But, you may have heard of some of the scams out … Continued

Rent 2 Own Homes in Charleston – what’s the catch?

February 20, 2017

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

In the real estate market today, it is very tempting to follow through on one of those ads in the local paper or on Craigslist that are practically screaming the great deal of rent 2 own homes in Charleston SC. This option can be a win-win for both parties, but is it always the best method … Continued

Pros and Cons of Rent to Own Housing In Charleston

January 21, 2017

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

Home Ownership Trends Are Shifting… Keep Reading To Find Out How They Might Make Owning A Home In Charleston 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

The Costs of Rent to Own Housing – For the Charleston SC Area

January 7, 2017

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

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

Things To Look For When Renting To Own A Home In Charleston SC

December 31, 2016

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

Renting to own a home in Charleston, 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

Charleston SC Houses for Rent – Why rent when you can own?

December 24, 2016

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

If you’re looking for Charleston houses for rent you may want to consider your other options as a potential home owner in the Charleston area. Most locals who are looking for homes to rent in Charleston are likely looking at renting as their only option because of things like… – Bad credit (and can’t get … Continued

Renting An Apartment vs. Renting A House in Charleston

December 17, 2016

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

So, you’re looking for a place to rent in Charleston? As you’ve already seen… there are a lot of options in the Charleston area for housing. All the way from apartments in Charleston to rental houses in Charleston… condos… mobile homes, and more. But if you’re struggling to decide if you want to rent an … Continued

Do I Earn Equity With A Rent To Own Agreement? – Charleston Rent To Own Program

December 10, 2016

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

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

Are You Required To Buy The House In A Rent To Own Home Contract? – Charleston Rent To Own Program

December 3, 2016

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

A really common question and concern from people looking at renting to own a Charleston 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 Charleston rent to own home and … Continued

Are Charleston Rent-to-Own Homes a Scam?

November 26, 2016

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

If you’ve spent time driving around Charleston SC 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 Charleston residents are taking advantage of. But… Are Charleston Rent-to-Own Homes a … Continued

How Do Rent To Own Homes Work In Charleston?

November 19, 2016

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

One of the first questions we get from potential tenant buyers of our local Charleston SC rent to own homes / lease option homes is “how do rent to own homes work in Charleston?” 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

How to Know if Renting or Owning a Home is Right For You

November 12, 2016

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

So, you’re looking at moving and you’re not sure if renting or owning a local Charleston SC 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

Tips on Renting A Charleston Home

November 5, 2016

By Charleston Home Sellers- Rent to Own Homes in Charleston SC

In today’s article, we’ll take a look at some tips on Renting a Charleston home that you should consider when renting your next home in Charleston. 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