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Benefits Of Renting A Home

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Today many households are still attempting to overcome the economic decline. Within this period of time many lost their sense of financial stability and as though that was not enough, the landslide continued unto their home itself. The home that they had saved and struggled for, now swept out from under them, in the economic decline. As time continues, these citizens are now beginning to “get back on their feet,” but are not yet ready to own a home at this time. Luckily, there are many other options for these households to explore, for example renting, leasing, or rent- to-own, allowing the privacy and safety of their own space, without having to foot a mortgage. Renting a home or apartment is a great way to keep your options open and …show more content…

Furthermore, although the economy is on the rise, it still is vulnerable to instability, which means all employment is subject to layoffs or shut downs and causes many to seek employment elsewhere. If your new place of employment expects you to travel, or relocate on a whim, there is no penalty; the house is not your own, no one is needed to look after it while you are away, it will simply be rented out again after your departure.These are a few examples of the positives of renting. An alternative option to renting is leasing. Leasing is similar to renting in that neither mean you actually own the home or building. One main difference between renting and leasing is a contract. When you lease, a contract must be signed for an extended period of time. If you are fond of the area or home itself this is usually not an issue, but if a problem arises, there are concerning issues. With a contract signed, you are obligated to live in said home until the lease is finished, if you disregard the lease, penalties may apply. Although, this may be seen as a negative aspect, the owner of the property has the ability to personalize the lease to fit the leasee, which could lead to happiness for both parties. Like renting, leasing allows you to save money and build credit, which will allow the person to once again own their own home one day in the future. Lastly, rent or lease to own is

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