Get approved in just 2 days guaranteed! Serving Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Stay tuned for our upcoming expansion!

Welcome to our blog

Categories

Stay in the loop

We are always expanding to new cities, or maybe you’re not looking yet.

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, the equity financing round also included continued participation from major investor Boardwalk Investment Ltd (Kolias Family Office), Conconi Growth Partners and several angel investors, with new participants including Archangel Adrenaline Fund.
Requity Homes Market
March 11, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in St. Albert, Alberta
Discover the charm of St. Albert, Alberta, with our guide. Explore its vibrant community, diverse housing options, and thriving real estate market.
Requity Homes Market
March 11, 2024
Rent to Own a Home in Sherwood Park, Alberta
Explore the allure of Sherwood Park, Alberta, with our comprehensive guide. Uncover its dynamic neighborhoods and real estate opportunities.
Requity Homes Market
March 11, 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
September 29, 2023
Rent-to-Own Homes in Canada: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Homebuyers
Explore the path to homeownership with our comprehensive guide on Rent-to-Own Homes in Canada. Whether you're a first-time buyer or navigating unique financial circumstances, this guide provides valuable insights, tips, and considerations to empower you on your journey to owning your dream home.
Requity Homes Market
April 15, 2023
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
September 13, 2022
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
April 11, 2022
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
March 9, 2022
Rent to Own a Home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Rent to own a home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - How it could be beneficial for aspiring home buyers. Detailed guide on how it works.
Requity Homes Market
March 9, 2022
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
March 1, 2022
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
November 17, 2021
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
November 2, 2021
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
November 1, 2021
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
November 3, 2021
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
This article evaluates best Canadian High Interest Savings Accounts in 2020.
Real Estate & Financial Tips
July 9, 2020
How to Improve Your Credit Score
A detailed guide on how to improve your credit score to help you get ready for a mortgage.
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)
Credit cards come with their own sets of benefits and drawbacks and while their points and rewards can be enticing, it shouldn't come as a surprise that their interest rates, typically +20% or higher annually), are the absolute worst. Missed credit card payments can be a heavy weight on credit scores if used incorrectly. Fortunately enough, a handful of credit card alternatives have been popping up in Canada that allow you to only pay with however much you have available.
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.