The Freedom of Leasing: Why Many Are Renting by Choice

What is a “Renter by Choice”, and how do you know if you might be one? For many of us, the ultimate goal has always been to buy a home and stop renting. After all, home buying is the right choice… isn’t it? Ideas about homeownership are changing. Many people now see renting as more than just an affordable stepping stone. In fact, some of us actually prefer it! These “Renters by Choice” have evolved beyond the old notion that buying a home is the ultimate goal.

Modern renters are moving away from the romanticized “white picket fence.” They’ve realized that a pretty yard comes with a catch: you have to mow it and paint it. Instead of spending their weekends on endless chores, many are choosing to rent. This allows them to offload the maintenance to a property management service and keep their free time for themselves.

Furthermore, current lifestyles often involve amenities that can be expensive and space-consuming for homeowners. Paying for the extra square footage to include a workout space in a home can be costly and inefficient. Homeowners must pay for extra space and equipment. Beyond the initial cost, they must regularly maintain and service everything. This creates a significant expense for space used for only an hour a day.

Renters can enjoy workout rooms, yoga studios, tennis courts, and movie theaters without the burden of maintenance. Having these amenities right in your community makes it easy to live a high-end lifestyle. For most people, building and maintaining these features personally would be nearly impossible.

Many apartment communities offer a clubhouse. This is the perfect place to host a party for family and friends. It allows you to entertain without needing a massive amount of space in your own home.

Instead of paying for a formal dining room or a large living room you rarely use, you can enjoy this shared luxury. It provides a comfortable setting for any gathering.

Most clubhouses also feature a full kitchen or bar. You can cook up a feast without making a mess in your personal kitchen. This allows you to focus on your guests instead of worrying about cleaning or moving furniture to fit everyone in.

Renters By Choice are often looking for convenience and a higher quality of living. Modern apartment communities cater to this type of resident by offering services such as Valet Trash or providing a Concierge. Forget tiresome home maintenance. Now, you can enjoy services a traditional home could never offer! Your Concierge can book reservations, suggest local shops, and help you navigate your new community.

Finally, it is an outdated notion that apartments are small and not as comfortable as a traditional residential home. Modern apartment communities now offer a variety of floor plans to suit every renter. Many include larger layouts that provide as much space as a traditional home. Instead of choosing a neighborhood based on house size, renters can now pick the perfect amount of space in the location they love.

Are you thinking about becoming a Renter by Choice? Contact us for a tour to find out what renting can do for you!