From Renter to Homeowner — Without Knowing It Was Possible

Laticia was searching for a rental home in the Freeport area. Like many renters, she assumed homeownership was out of reach — something that required years of saving and a perfect credit score. She was focused on finding a decent rental at an affordable price, not thinking about buying.

When Laticia reached out to Pied Piper Group about renting, the team introduced her to the homeownership program. She learned that instead of paying rent to a landlord, she could make similar monthly payments — but toward owning the home. Her security deposit would go toward her down payment, and she'd be building equity from day one. It wasn't rent-to-own. It was actual ownership.

Laticia applied through the program and was approved. She moved into her 3-bedroom home on S High Ave and immediately started building equity. Her monthly payment of $1,295 is comparable to — and often less than — what she would have paid in rent for a similar home. Every payment now goes toward something she owns.