Almost every market in the United States is experiencing moderate or rapid appreciation in real estate. When it comes time to sell, there are often bidding wars that up house prices even further. Lenders are saying “Yes” for even marginally qualified buyers… WOW put the brakes on! Is this a fairy tale? No, it’s a flash back in time to 2003. Times sure have changed, and the tide has rapidly turned for both buyers and sellers when it comes to real estate. The pendulum has swung to the other extreme in terms of divvying out loans, and the pool of qualified buyers has significantly dwindled. 5 years ago very few sellers would have even considered the idea of selling their home Rent-To-Own, but under the current economic circumstances, it just may be a perfect fit for both buyers and sellers.