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The northwest is one of the most popular places for those seeking to relocate. It’s no wonder why. The area is home to some of the largest tech companies in the world. It is also vibrant and diverse and offers a great deal of natural places to explore. Since prices of real estate have dropped considerably during the last several years, there are many opportunities to buy at very low prices.

Communities such as Bremerton and Port Orchard present good examples. It’s an easy ferry commute to Seattle, yet homes can be purchased for about half the cost of the big city.

But what if you can’t qualify for a mortgage? Well, the good news is that you can still take advantage of the low home prices. Lease to own is one such way that you can do this. If you need time to qualify for a mortgage, find a seller or investor who is offering their house for sale on a lease to own. You’ll have the ability to lock in the price of the home when you move in, and you can build equity as you make lease payments.

You make a down payment, called “option consideration” on the home when you move into the residence. This payment is applied towards the purchase of the home.
Also, a portion of each payment is applied towards the purchase as well. By going this route, you get almost all the benefits of home ownership without having to qualify for a mortgage today. Also, you’ll probably find that the lease to own payment will be cheaper than a mortgage payment because you are usually not responsible for paying property taxes, at least until you ultimately purchase the home.

Buying under the terms of such an arrangement, you can make it a much easier affair to relocate to popular areas such as Bremerton and Port Orchard. For some individuals, this is the single best option, as being a leaser provides some insulation from the volatility of the market, just in case we haven’t seen a bottom on real estate values. Finding a good investor who offers this option to individuals is an excellent option, especially for those who have poor credit. In many cases, it has the end result of acting as a hand up, allowing you to get back on your feet in the financial sense.

Washington Home Solutions is located in Port Orchard and offers lease opportunities to people who would like to own a home, but need time to get financing together and would like to explore lease to own opportunities. You can learn more at WAHomeSolutions.com.