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Getting Started with Rent-to-Own
November 14, 2024
How to Buy a Home When Self-Employed
Learn about home mortgages for self-employed Canadians, including self-employed loans, stated income mortgages, and rent-to-own options for homeownership.
Getting Started with Rent-to-Own
November 14, 2024
Lease-to-Own Homes in Canada: Programs & Agreement
What are lease-to-own programs in Canada? We explain lease-to-own agreements that help renters build credit and work toward homeownership.
Getting Started with Rent-to-Own
October 22, 2024
12 Rent-to-Own Myths & Misconceptions
Learn the truth behind common rent-to-own misconceptions. Find out how rent-to-own can be a simple, flexible option for homeownership, without the confusion or risk.
Company News
December 15, 2022
My Prediction: Rent-To-Own Will Transform How Canadians Buy and Sell Homes
Requity Homes CEO Amy Ding proposes rent-to-own models as a solution to Canada's housing crisis, addressing mortgage accessibility issues for immigrants, gig workers, and the self-employed while predicting varied market trends across different regions.
Company News
July 12, 2022
Rent-To-Own Opens a New Path for Aspiring Homeowners in Northern Ontario
Requity Homes started offering rent-to-own program in Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay
Company News
June 5, 2024
Rent-To-Own Company Offers Stepping Stone for Home Buyers
Requity Homes, a rent-to-own company, helps families like the Carbones transition from renting to homeownership in smaller Canadian cities. It offers an alternative path to those facing mortgage qualification challenges.
Real Estate Market & Trends
August 31, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Leduc, Alberta
Everything to know about rent-to-own in Leduc, from how rent-to-own works to real-estate trends. Learn how to find rent-to-own homes in Leduc, AB.
Real Estate Market & Trends
September 5, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Stony Plain, Alberta
Everything to know about rent-to-own in Stony Plain, from how rent-to-own works to real-estate trends. Learn how to find rent-to-own homes in Stony Plain, AB.
Real Estate Market & Trends
September 2, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Airdrie, Alberta
Everything to know about rent-to-own in Airdrie, from how rent-to-own works to real-estate trends. Learn how to find rent-to-own homes in Airdrie, AB.
Real Estate Market & Trends
August 27, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Beaumont, Alberta
Everything to know about rent-to-own in Beaumont, from how rent-to-own works to real-estate trends. Learn how to find rent-to-own homes in Beaumont, AB.
Real Estate & Financial Tips
August 24, 2024
Does Rent to Own Build Credit?
Learn how rent-to-own agreements can impact your credit, the role of landlords in reporting payments, and steps to improve your credit during the process.
Real Estate & Financial Tips
August 22, 2024
Private Lenders in Canada: Guide to Private Loans
Learn what a private lender is in Canada, the advantages and disadvantages of private loans, and if you should buy a house with a private lender.
Real Estate & Financial Tips
July 18, 2024
Private Mortgages in Canada: Pros, Cons & Alternatives
Learn about private mortgages, advantages, risks, and top lenders. Compare with traditional mortgages, B-lenders, and rent-to-own programs. Is it right for you?
Getting Started with Rent-to-Own
July 17, 2024
Rent to Own Agreements: Everything You Need to Know
Learn all about rent-to-own agreements, how they work, their benefits, risks, key terms to understand, and how to set one up. Make an informed decision.
Requity Homes Market
June 20, 2024
Rent to Own Homes Near Me
Find rent-to-own homes near you. Learn about affordable rent-to-own options and how to purchase a house with minimal down payments using our comprehensive guide.
Real Estate Market & Trends
June 5, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Grande Prairie, Alberta
Everything to know about rent-to-own in Grande Prairie, from how rent-to-own works to real-estate trends. Learn how to find rent-to-own homes in Grande Prairie, AB.
Real Estate Market & Trends
June 3, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Lethbridge, Alberta
Everything to know about rent-to-own in Lethbridge, from how rent-to-own works to real-estate trends. Learn how to find rent-to-own homes in Lethbridge, AB.
Real Estate Market & Trends
May 30, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Red Deer, Alberta
Everything to know about rent-to-own in Red Deer, from how rent-to-own works to real-estate trends. Learn how to find rent-to-own homes in Red Deer, AB.
Company News
January 24, 2024
Requity Homes Secures $26M Financing to Make Homeownership More Accessible
Requity Homes closes $26 million in equity and debt financing. Co-led by Highline Beta and experienced tech executive and angel investor Sam Sun.
Requity Homes Market
September 27, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in St. Albert, Alberta
Everything to know about rent-to-own in St. Albert, from how rent-to-own works to real-estate trends. Learn how to find rent-to-own homes in St. Albert, AB.
Requity Homes Market
September 27, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Sherwood Park, Alberta
Everything to know about rent-to-own in Sherwood Park, from how rent-to-own works to real-estate trends. Learn how to find rent-to-own homes in Sherwood Park, AB.
Requity Homes Market
September 27, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Spruce Grove, Alberta
Discover the charm of Spruce Grove, Alberta, with our guide. Explore its vibrant community, diverse housing options, and thriving real estate market.
Getting Started with Rent-to-Own
June 14, 2024
Rent-to-Own in Canada: How It Works & Programs
Learn how rent-to-own homes in Canada work. Review rent-to-own programs, lease-to-own options, and government support for aspiring homeowners with low monthly payments.
Requity Homes Market
May 31, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Winnipeg, Manitoba
If you're looking for a city that has it all, this blog will also provide valuable information on what makes Winnipeg, Manitoba such a great place to call home.
Requity Homes Market
February 24, 2023
Rent to Own a Home in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Rent to own a home in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. A detailed guide on how it works.
Requity Homes Market
February 27, 2023
Rent to Own a Home in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Rent to own a home in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. A detailed guide on how it works.
Requity Homes Market
February 22, 2023
Rent to Own a Home in Lloydminster, Alberta
Rent to own a home in Lloydminster, Alberta - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. A detailed guide on how it works is in this blog.
Getting Started with Rent-to-Own
September 29, 2022
The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive: What You Need to Know
The Government of Canada has started prioritizing providing support to first time homebuyers. . This First-Time Home Buyer Incentive helps lower mortgages, and by extension, monthly costs. Let’s find out more about this incentive, and how Requity Homes can help you with this in play.
Real Estate & Financial Tips
October 17, 2024
Buying Homes for Newcomers in Canada: What You Need to Know
Newcomers to Canada can qualify for mortgages as long as they can meet certain financial requirements that can prove their credit history & employment history. Though mortgages are the most usual method, there is also a rent-to-own option that may help them start homeownership.
Customer Stories
July 12, 2022
A New Country, A New Home, A New System
Requity Homes has plenty of success stories to share. Learn more how they helped these newcomers achieve their home ownership dreams.
Real Estate & Financial Tips
July 5, 2022
Why are My Credit Scores Different Across Different Sites?
In Canada, credit scores are important for making major purchases like car loans & home mortgages. But why do credit scores differ from different sources?
Requity Homes 101
June 14, 2022
What Homes Can I Buy With Requity?
So you just pre-qualified for a house with Requity and have your budget. What homes are eligible for rent-to-own with Requity? Let’s take a look at some really great options.
Real Estate & Financial Tips
May 12, 2022
How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House?
Homes are expensive. There are more costs than many people realize! Find out the many unseen additional costs that show up when you become a homeowner, from interest rates to utilities to closing costs.
Company News
April 14, 2022
Requity Homes Raises $1.2 Million in Pre-Seed Financing to Create a New Path to Home Ownership in Canada
Requity Homes, a tech-enabled real estate platform, announced today it has closed CAD$1.2 million in pre-seed funding to fuel its growth as the company scales its approach to creating an alternative path to home ownership in Canada.
Getting Started with Rent-to-Own
May 3, 2022
8 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying Your Own Home
Is it better to rent or to own right now? Answer these questions to find out if you're ready to be a homeowner today and how a rent to own agreement could help!
Real Estate & Financial Tips
April 26, 2022
9 Ways To Save Up for a Down Payment to Buy a House
Whether you plan to take out a mortgage in Ontario or rent to own in Calgary, here are some tips so you can save that money to make a down payment on a house!
Getting Started with Rent-to-Own
April 19, 2022
How Does Rent To Own Work In Canada?
Rent to own sounds like a complicated program, but we can break it down. Let Requity walk you through it so you can find out if rent to own is a good investment!
Requity Homes Market
June 27, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Regina, Saskatchewan
Rent to own a home in Regina, Saskatchewan - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. A detailed guide on how it works.
Getting Started with Rent-to-Own
April 8, 2022
Rent to Own: The Realistic Solution to Your Down Payment Problem
Don’t have enough down payment? Requity bridges the gap by helping you rent to own your dream home. Learn more so you can start on this journey with us!
Getting Started with Rent-to-Own
March 31, 2022
Rent to Own vs Traditional Mortgage
How do rent-to-own arrangements work and how do they differ from traditional mortgages? Let's get into more detail about this program to see if it's something worth considering.
Requity Homes Market
June 5, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Everything you need to know about rent-to-own in Saskatoon, from how rent-to-own works to real-estate trends. Learn how to find rent-to-own homes in Saskatoon, SK.
Requity Homes Market
May 22, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Edmonton, Alberta
Rent to own a home in Edmonton, Alberta - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. Detailed guide on how it works.
Requity Homes Market
March 1, 2022
Rent to Own a Home in Windsor, Ontario
Rent to own a home in Windsor, Ontario - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. Detailed guide on how it works.
Requity Homes Market
March 1, 2022
Rent to Own a Home in Ottawa, Ontario
Rent to own a home in Ottawa, Ontario - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. Detailed guide on how it works.
Requity Homes Market
August 6, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Kingston, Ontario
Rent to own a home in Kingston, Ontario - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. Detailed guide on how it works.
Requity Homes Market
February 22, 2022
Rent to Own a Home in Calgary, Alberta
Rent to own a home in Calgary, Alberta - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. Detailed guide on how it works.
Requity Homes Market
August 5, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Rent to own a home in Sault Ste Marie - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. Detailed guide on how it works.
Requity Homes Market
August 1, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in North Bay, Ontario
Rent to own a home in North Bay - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. Detailed guide on how it works.
Requity Homes Market
July 31, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Rent to own a home in Thunder Bay - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. Detailed guide on how it works.
Requity Homes Market
June 18, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Sudbury, Ontario
Rent to own a home in Sudbury - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. Detailed guide on how it works.
Getting Started with Rent-to-Own
February 23, 2020
Rent vs. Buy: Why Context Matters
Rent vs. Buy: Why Context Matters. This article evaluates pros and cons of rent vs buy.
Real Estate & Financial Tips
June 5, 2020
How To Save For a Down Payment: Top 3 Strategies
This article explains the top 3 strategies to save for a down payment.
Real Estate Market & Trends
June 8, 2020
The Impacts of the New CMHC Mortgage Rules
This article explains the impacts of the new CMHC mortgage rules on aspiring home buyers.
Getting Started with Rent-to-Own
June 12, 2020
Rent-to-Own: A Beginner's Guide to How It Works?
The traditional path to home ownership typically sounds like this: you get a job, start saving for +10 years until you finally have the down payment, get pre-approved for a mortgage from a bank, and then finally you’re a homeowner. For generations, this is how it worked for your grandparents and parents. Fast forward to today, home prices have gone through the roof in cities across Canada, making it significantly harder to buy a home for many Canadians.
Real Estate & Financial Tips
February 24, 2020
Best Canadian High Interest Savings Accounts In 2020
We share the best high-interest savings accounts (HISAs) in Canada to help you save for a down payment faster. Compare rates from B2B Bank, EQ Bank, and Motusbank.
Real Estate & Financial Tips
July 9, 2020
How to Improve Your Credit Score
Learn essential tips on how to improve your credit score, from timely payments to credit utilization, and start accessing better financial products and services.
Requity Homes Market
January 26, 2021
Rent to Own a Home in Hamilton, Ontario
Rent to own a home in Hamilton - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. Detailed guide on how it works.
Real Estate & Financial Tips
February 10, 2021
Best Credit Card Alternatives in Canada (2021)
Compare the best credit card alternatives in Canada. Learn how pre-paid cards from Koho, Mogo, and Stack offer financial flexibility without high fees.
Requity Homes Market
November 4, 2020
Rent to Own a Home in Oshawa, Ontario
Rent to own a home in Oshawa - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. Detailed guide on how it works.