Sound too good to be true? Dig deeper into some of our most asked questions to better understand how Acre works for you.

This family of 3 moved to get their 9th grader into a fantastic high school. Buying with Acre, these experienced homeowners can easily move to their empty nest mountain home when she graduates.


The Sharpes saved $13,404 in closing costs

They used Acre to move closer to their church and save monthly. They are planning to upgrade again in a few years, prioritizing their evolving needs rather than waiting for rates to drop.

The Sloans are saving $645 per month

As a first-time home buyer and small business owner, she qualified for a mortgage, but at a higher rate because of her variable income. With Acre, she shares in the home’s appreciation and is never underwater, even in a down market.

Talia earned $6,500 in home appreciation in just 7 months

She kept her low mortgage rate on her existing home and rented it out. She used Acre to purchase her new primary home. With Acre she skips the need for a second mortgage and only has to focus on the maintenance for her rental property.

Renee skipped $7,891 in unexpected maintenance

He relocated from NY while his son attends college in the Triangle. He planned to buy the home in cash, but chose Acre instead because of the strong financial outcome for their shorter time frame.

Alan kept over $700k in his investment accounts

Residents pay less in monthly payments than a comparable 5% down mortgage. They also avoid other disadvantages -- like getting outbid by other buyers in a hot market, or a greater loss of equity in a market downturn.

The News & Observer

Acre’s platform allows customers to benefit from the home’s appreciation in a shorter period of time without needing to sell the home to realize that appreciation—with all the accompanying costs and risks of selling—saving thousands compared to owning the home with a traditional mortgage.

GrepBeat

It’s meant to bring the best of both worlds between what we typically think of as a mortgage-backed purchase of a home and renting a home. On the purchase side, you get to benefit from the home’s appreciation, you get to pick the home, and you get to make it your own. On the rent side, you get something much more akin to a rental experience when it comes to flexibility.

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Living

Making a move

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Frequently asked questions

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General

What is Acre?

How does the Acre model work?

What is the "Value Share"?

How does Acre compare to a mortgage?

What is the Acre "saver" product and how does it work?

What is the Acre "boost" product and how does it work?

Buying

Does this work for every home?

Am I buying more of the home each month?

Will Acre work with my real estate agent?

How do I make an offer on a home through Acre?

Do I own the home?

Can I buy the entire home?

Living

How long are the Acre terms?

What maintenance am I responsible for?

How do utilities work?

What can I upgrade or renovate?

Making a move

What are the options at the end of my term?

Can I move from one Acre home to another?

What happens to my value share payment at the end of my term?

Company

Who is Acre?

How does Acre make money?

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