Rent Today.
Own Tomorrow.

Stop renting. Start owning. Zero down payment required.
Become a homeowner in the Rio Grande Valley.

Whether you’re looking for lease-to-own homes with low monthly payments or rent-to-buy properties with zero down, our Save-to-Own program transforms your monthly rent into homeownership.

Available Properties

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    Program availability varies by home and community. Full details will be
    provided in your agreement.

    Why Save to Own?

    For most renters, monthly payments disappear into someone else’s pocket. With Save to Own, every payment you make moves you closer to owning your home.

    Instead of waiting years to save up, you can live in a Villanueva home right away while your rent automatically builds your down payment. When your rental term ends, you’re ready to take the next step toward ownership.

    How It Works

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    Application

     Apply with one of our reputable lenders who will guide you towards home ownership.

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    Rent your Villanueva home

    Choose from qualifying homes in select communities and move in now.

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    Build financial readiness

    During your rental term, you’ll have time to strengthen your credit and get your finances in order.

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    Every payment counts

    A portion of each month’s rent is credited toward your future down payment.

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    Transition to ownership

    At the end of your rental period, those credits are applied when you purchase your home.

    Move-In Ready Homes

    Each of our move-in ready homes is built with our characteristic quality, elegance, and beauty.

    Save to Own is designed for:

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    First-time buyers

    Who want a clear, affordable path to homeownership.

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    Renters

    Who are tired of watching money disappear with nothing to show for it.

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    Families

    Who need time to prepare financially but don’t want to lose more years to renting.

    A Smarter Way to Rent

    Think of Save to Own as renting with purpose. You enjoy the flexibility of renting, but instead of throwing money away each month, you’re building equity. By the time your rental term ends, you’ve already taken care of one of the biggest hurdles to homeownership: the down payment.

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    Villanueva Construction is an award-winning custom home builder proudly serving the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to building the highest quality homes to your unique specifications.

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