Rent-to-Own Homes & Condos in Whitby

Whitby Real Estate Market Overview

Close enough for a daily commute to Toronto, Whitby is conveniently located between Ajax and Oshawa. Rent to own homes Whitby is very popular among families and professionals for a variety of reasons including lakeside living, suburban vibe, plenty of top-ranked schools, a thriving economy, high housing affordability, and lower cost of living. Home to nearly 136,000 people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, the city is located along Lake Ontario and this contributes to its natural beauty. Home prices have gone up over the past few years with a 3-bedroom detached home selling for an average price of $910,000. You will find about 100-150 homes, townhouses and condos listed for sale here most weeks. Though detached homes are quite expensive, 2-bedroom condos in great locations sell for $600,000 or less.

You can become a homeowner with Rent to Own Homes Whitby today!

Benefits:

1. Improved credit: Increase your chances of qualifying for a traditional mortgage in 2-3 years while living in your new home.
2. Flexible qualifications: Credit is not the crucial factor for approval, we look at the the entire picture including income, situation and downpayment.
3. Credit coaching: We work with you; answer your questions and support your journey to a better credit rating through the program.
4. You choose the house: We provide the budget, You shop for and buy the house you want.
5. Increased security: We use legally-binding agreements that we advise you check and have evaluated by your lawyer.
6. Set the house price: Lock in your future purchase price today and beat rising house prices. The purchase price you will pay at the end of the rent to own term is set at the beginning of the rent to own term and is locked into the agreements.
7. Build equity: Build your equity faster and greater with your starting down payment and monthly option credits as compared to the first few years of a conventional mortgage.
8. Fixed payments: Just as the house purchase price is fixed, your monthly payments are also locked in and does not increase anytime during the program.
9. Flexible terms: Choose the ideal solution that works for you whether it’s a longer term or an early purchase option if you are able to qualify for your own mortgage earlier.
10. Keep owner privileges: Renovate and update as if it were your own. All upgrades belong to you when you purchase at the end. Make it your own.
11. No first and last:    We do not require first/last payments.  Your downpayment is all that is needed (when we get an accepted offer) and is credited back to you 100% when you purchase the property at the end of the rent to own term. Your first payment will be due on the day of closing when you get the keys.
12. Low down payment: With as little as $15,000 or 3-4% of the purchase price* you can begin the process of owning your home. 

Why buy a rent-to-own home/condo in Whitby, Ontario?

The following real estate market overview will help you decide if Whitby is the right destination for you to buy a home:

• The city features nearly 11 km of waterfront trails. Port Whitby is a popular destination with a variety of restaurants, shops, and the clubhouse. The place plays host to festivals, events and live music throughout the year.
• The Iroquois Park Sports Centre is an important part of life in Whitby. Spread over 250,000 square feet, the recreation centre features pools, food courts, training facilities, tennis courts, soccer pitch, arenas, and banquet halls, and meeting rooms. Brooklin Community Centre is yet another popular recreational destination in the city.
• For the outdoor lovers, the city offers over 60 km of trails. There are more than 125 parks spread throughout the city. It adds to the greenery and rural vibe of the place. Lynde Shores Conservation Area and Heber Down Conservation Area are among the most popular public green spaces featuring a wide variety of wildlife activities.
• There are many neighbourhoods to choose from if you are in the Whitby housing market looking for a home. They include Brooklin, Taunton North, Rolling Acres, Williamsburg, Lynde Creek, Pringle Creek, the Port Whitby areas, and Blue Grass Meadows.
• Whitby is less than 45 minutes from Downtown Toronto. Residents with a foreign nationality make up about 20% of the population including Japanese, Chinese, African American and South Asian. So, it’s very easy to develop community ties in Whitby regardless of your cultural and ethnic background.
• The Durham District School Board operates 29 elementary and secondary schools in Whitby. As many as 14 schools provide Catholic education. The Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir operates a few French-language schools.

How to buy a rent-to-own home in Whitby with bad credit

The Whitby housing market is already competitive, so when you don’t qualify for a mortgage, it becomes even harder to achieve your goal of home ownership. Clover Properties has been able to assist many families in your situation. If you have bad credit stopping you from buying a home, you can consider exploring our rent-to-own program. It enables you to buy a home or condo of your choice in Whitby with the most flexible terms possible. Get in touch with us today to learn more!