Smart relocators rethink renting
Can't find the home you want? Stuck between the downsides of renting and buying? Avoid these trade-offs with Acre's purpose-built solution for relocation.
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Can't find the home you want?
Renting a single family home in a great neighborhood with top schools isn't easy. The rentals that are available aren't in the best condition.
4x
More Homes Available
For-sale homes vs rental inventory
2010
Average Year Built
Versus 1994 for rental inventory
The Relocation Dilemma
Rent versus buy has some frustration trade offs.
The Rental Route
  • Limited inventory in great school districts
  • Outdated properties
  • Renewals at rising prices
  • No control over renovations or upgrades
  • Pet restrictions and size limitations
Traditional Home Buying
  • Stuck if the neighborhood isn't right
  • High upfront costs
  • 6-10% transaction costs to sell
  • 30-year mortgage obligation
Rent versus buy is a broken choice: We built a 3rd option for Relocators
01
Choose a Home That's For Sale
Browse the full for-sale market in the best neighborhoods. Target homes with top school ratings, modern updates, and the features your family wants.
02
Put in 5% to Make a Cash Offer
Instead of a larger down payment, contribute 5% of the home's price. Acre's experts vet the location, quality, and condition, then make a competitive all-cash offer.
03
Lease With Access to Appreciation
Move in and pay monthly lease payments with no mortgage debt. Starting on day one, you participate in home price appreciation.
Cash Offers Win in Competitive Markets
In today's competitive Raleigh-Durham market, cash offers have a decisive advantage. Sellers prefer the certainty and speed that cash provides, especially when multiple offers are on the table.
Cash offers are 3x more likely to win compared to financed offers. A two-week close can be faster than getting approved for a traditional rental, giving you first access to the best properties.
Acre's rigorous vetting process ensures you're making a strong offer on a quality home in a desirable location. Our experts evaluate neighborhood trends, school ratings, property condition, and long-term value potential.
Hedge the Downside Risk
If the market goes down, you're not under water.
Understanding the potential impact of market fluctuations is crucial. Here's a comparison of the outcomes if the 500K home that purchase with 25K up front drops to 450K and you need to sell.
With a Mortgage
  • You lose the entire $25,000 downpayment
  • You owe the bank another $25,000.
  • Total loss: $50,000
With Acre
  • Your $25,000 Value Share (5% you put in) drops by $2,500
  • Get $22,500 at the end of your term
  • Total loss: $2,500
Access to Appreciation From Day One
Unlike traditional renting where 100% of your monthly payments disappear, Acre gives you access to the upside of homeownership without the burden of mortgage debt.
From the moment you move in, you benefit from appreciation in your home's value. If the Raleigh-Durham market continues its strong growth trajectory, you capture your proportional share of that increase.
This isn't an investment property—it's your home. But unlike renting, you're not locked out of the wealth-building potential that comes with owning in a growing market.

Example: If your home appreciates by $100,000 during your time there, you keep $50,000 of that appreciation. That wealth accumulation starts immediately, not years down the road.
Flexibility to Decide What's Next
Life changes, and your housing should adapt with you. Acres provides the freedom to explore a new city, find the right community, and make informed decisions about long-term housing without financial pressure or rushed commitments.
1
Cash Out
If your job changes or you decide the area isn't right, simply cash out your value share, appreciation, and move on. No realtor fees, no lengthy selling process, or costly transaction expenses.
2
Buy the Home
If you decide to stay and mortgage rates come down, you can purchase the home directly. Get a mortgage without the typical costs of refinancing or the hassle of a new transaction.
3
Extend
If you Love the home and neighborhood, but are not ready to buy? Extend your lease to stay and build wealth while maintaining flexibility.
What our customers are saying…
"Acre was a phenomenal experience for taking this off our plates during our move. We also crunched the numbers and knew Acre was a better option."
Moving from Alaska to Raleigh-Durham
Sisters Isabella and Ella decided to escape the snow they'd know all their lives and move to the Triangle. Isabella works remotely for an energy company while Ella accepted a teaching position in Wake Forest.
As prior homeowners, they carefully compared an apples-to-apples analysis with a traditional mortgage before choosing Acre. They faced a tight get settled before school started. They made it with Acre's 2 week close.
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