James and Bonnie have been married for over a decade and raising their two kids in rental homes since day one. Like many families, they dreamed of one day owning their own place—a home where their kids could grow up with stability and security. Here they share their rent-to-own success story. The Challenge When COVID [...]
Rent-to-Own in Canada: Your Pathway to Homeownership in 2025? The Canadian dream of owning a home can feel increasingly out of reach, especially with the flux in the current housing market, tariffs and elections. Not to mention, soaring property prices across Canada, from bustling Ontario cities to quieter provinces, and the ever-challenging down payment hurdle [...]
7 Rent-to-Own Myths That Could Be Stopping You If you’ve been dreaming of owning a home but can’t get a mortgage right now, you’ve probably heard about Rent-to-Own. You’ve also probably heard a lot of mixed opinions—some of them flat-out wrong. In this blog, we investigate the 7 Rent-to-Own myths and help debunk them. The [...]
How Rent-to-Own Payments Are Calculated (And Why They're Similar to a Mortgage) If you’ve ever wondered how rent-to-own payments are calculated, you're not alone. One of the most common questions we get from future homeowners is: "How much will my monthly payment be in a rent-to-own program?" Let’s break it down in plain English—and show [...]
Are Canadian Renters Finally Ready to Buy a Home? A New Survey Says Yes—But There’s a Catch A new Royal LePage survey sheds light on the aspirations of Canadian renters buying a home—and the roadblocks still standing in their way. According to the report, 54% of renters across Canada say they plan to buy a [...]
