Can You Get Lease to Own With Bad Credit?
If you’ve been turned down by a lender, or you’re afraid your credit history will shut the door on homeownership, it’s natural to look at lease to own as a possible way through. Sooner or later, the question surfaces: Can you get lease to own with bad credit? The honest answer is: sometimes yes, sometimes […]
What Credit Score Do You Need for Lease to Own?
What Credit Score Do You Need for Lease to Own? If a lender has told you “no,” or you’re quietly wondering whether your credit score disqualifies you from homeownership, this is usually the first question that comes up. What credit score do you need for lease to own? The honest answer is: there isn’t one […]
Burson Home Advisors Offers Stability as Homebuyers Cancel Contracts at Record Rates
Burson Home Advisors is helping buyers regain clarity and confidence at a time when traditional deals are falling apart. In December 2025 alone, 16.3% of pending home sales were canceled—the highest percentage ever recorded, according to Redfin. To put that in perspective, this cancellation rate even surpassed the chaos of March 2020, when the world […]
75% of Americans Can’t Qualify for a Mortgage—But You Can Still Build Equity from Day One
Across the country, nearly 75% of households can’t qualify for a mortgage. Rising rates, higher credit thresholds, and stricter lending rules have locked millions of hardworking families out of homeownership. But what if you could build equity and share in a home’s appreciation—with a down payment as low as 2%—without needing a traditional loan? That’s […]
Case Study: From Graduation to Keys in Under 3 Weeks — Lauren and Jack’s Lease to Own Journey
Some moments in real estate are purely transactional. Ours never are—and we love that. When Lauren and Jack found us online on July 7th, they weren’t just looking for a house. They were on the cusp of a life transition—a move from student life to professional life, from “someday” homeowners to right now homeowners A […]
Lease to Own Raleigh Success Story: Rhonda’s 4-Week Move
We’ve lost count of how many times we’ve heard it: Let me get this straight… You’re online, searching for safe, financially sound housing options for your family. You find Burson Home Advisors, read our articles, reviews, and case studies, then request a Personalized Lease to Own Raleigh Consultation… and before we even meet, you send […]
Math Doesn’t Lie—But Your Mentors Might Be Misinformed
What self-employed buyers need to understand about timing, equity, and smarter home entry strategies. At Burson Home Advisors, we’ve helped dozens of self-employed buyers chart a path to homeownership—without waiting two or three years to qualify for a mortgage. But sometimes, even the clearest strategy gets drowned out by well-meaning mentors who don’t fully understand […]
The Power of Respect and Connection: Why We Walked Away from a Listing Appointment
This morning, we sat down with a homeowner eager to sell. Last week, we had a respectful and in-depth conversation, laying everything out. Today was supposed to be the day we’d cement the plan to help him and his wife reach their goals. We were ready to dive into the details—timing, net profit, and all […]
From Guarded to Grateful: The Journey of Helping a Homeowner Trust Again
What a whirlwind of a Saturday! Earlier this week, I reached out to Marie, and let’s just say, she wasn’t exactly thrilled to hear from me. I get it—homeowners are hounded by realtors and investors, swarming like vultures, and honestly, I’d feel the same way. Annoyed. Guarded. Ready to hang up. But about ten minutes […]
The Highs, the Lows, and the Heart: A Day in the Life of Helping Homeowners Transition
Some days in real estate, it’s like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. Today, it was all about my conversation with Deborah, a sweet home seller whose cell reception was so bad, I felt like I was playing a game of telephone with a broken string! I was missing nearly every word, but […]