6 smart reasons to rent

It’s important to look at the total value you get when you rent.

Here are some rental benefits to consider:

SAVINGS

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FLEXIBILITY

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LOW-MAINTENANCE LIVING

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SUSTAINABILITY

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AMENITIES

PREDICTABLE COSTS

SAVINGS

$1,031

Annual insurance costs

Renter's: $180

Homeowner's: $1,211

$1,031

Annual insurance costs

Renter's = $180

Homeowner’s = $1,211

Renter's = $180

Homeowner’s = $1,211

$1,031

Annual insurance costs

Renter's: $180

Homeowner's: $1,211

FLEXIBILITY

Need to relocate for a new job or life situation?

Renting makes packing up and moving much simpler and less costly.

Selling a home is complex, and it can be especially costly if you haven’t been in your home very long. Depending on where you live, it can take many years to reach the break-even point for buying vs renting a home. By renting, you can choose the lease period that’s right for you, even month-to-month.

LOW-MAINTENANCE LIVING

Homeowners spend

 

$1 per square foot on maintenance

 

each year.

Homeowners spend

$1 per square foot on maintenance

each year.

Homeowners spend

 

$1 per square foot on maintenance

 

each year.

Renters fix things

 

with a phone call.

 

Renters fix things

with a phone call.

Renters fix things


with a phone call.


Broken pipe?

 

Submit a work order.
Roof repairs?

 

The property manager handles it.
 
Sidewalk need shoveling?
You stay warm inside.
 
Weeding, mowing, raking leaves?
Nope, nope and nope.

Not your problem.

Broken pipe?

Easy as reporting the problem.

Roof repairs?

The landlord handles it.

The property manager handles it.

Sidewalk needs shoveling?

You stay warm in your home.

You stay warm inside.

Weeding, mowing, raking leaves?

Nope, nope and nope.

Nope, nope and nope.

 SUSTAINABILITY

High-density living can significantly lower your carbon footprint.
Short commute
More access to public transportation
Close to restaurants, entertainment and shopping

Short

commutes

More access to public transportation

Close to restaurants, entertainment and shopping

AMENITIES AT YOUR DOORSTEP

Gym
Pool
Coworking Space
Concierge
Security
Community
Gym
Pool
Coworking space
Concierge
Security
Community

PREDICTABLE COSTS

Homeownership comes with financial risks.
Unexpected major repairs
Market volatility
Less flexibility to relocate in a pinch

Unexpected major repairs

Unexpected major repairs

Market volatility

Market volatility

Less flexibility to relocate in a pinch

Less flexibility to relocate in a pinch