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The Trend in Renting by Choice
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People from all walks of life are renting homes in record numbers and the momentum behind “renting by choice” is continuing to build. In fact, there are more U.S. households renting than at any point in 50 years<\/a>, with a third of today’s renters renting by choice rather than circumstance.<\/p>\n Even though owning a home has always been a significant milestone in life, there are very practical reasons why homeowners choose to downsize and elevate their standard of living through renting.<\/p>\n Keep on reading to discover four compelling reasons why more people are leaning towards a rental lifestyle and choosing to rent by choice!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Enjoying a Maintenance-Free Lifestyle<\/p>\n Beyond mortgage payments and property taxes, owning a home comes with a multitude of maintenance costs.<\/p>\n Not everyone knows or has the financial\/physical ability to repair roof shingles, fix the refrigerator, or handle plumbing leaks. With an on-site maintenance team at your apartment community, however, you can easily have them take care of these issues in just a couple of hours.<\/p>\n Who has time to wait around on unreliable contractors to fix appliances, AC, or a roof? Renting makes it easier by simply putting a maintenance request with a trusted provider. Maintenance free means no more waiting around endlessly or making tons of follow up phone calls just to get an appointment.<\/p>\n You also wouldn’t need to worry about seasonal maintenance around the house, such as mowing the lawn or giving the exterior of your house a fresh coat of paint. All of these daunting chores would be taken care of by your apartment community so that you can enjoy lush landscaping and properly functioning amenities year-round.<\/p>\n Since less of your time will be dedicated to maintaining both the inside and outside of your home, you’ll have more chances to enjoy the activities you love, spend quality time with family and friends, and live life to the fullest!<\/p>\n Elevating Your Standard of Living<\/p>\n How many people can say that they have a library, onsite fitness center, gameroom or wellness room right at home? How about homes already designed to ensure accessibility for all people by including elevators instead of stairs, no-trip flooring, or walk-in showers?<\/p>\n Instead of remodeling your current home, it may be much wiser to live in a modern community. A 2018 AARP survey found that “24% of people 50 and older who would need to renovate their current homes in order to age in place would prefer to move rather than try to remodel.”<\/p>\n Not many homeowners can say so, but for renters, this maintenance free lifestyle may just be an everyday reality.<\/p>\n Renting allows accessibility to numerous modern amenities that are maintained by the apartment community and invested for your benefit, thus creating a more carefree standard of living for you all at an affordable price! Not to mention, the simplicity of budgeting overall expenses without the threat of a new HVAC system or a leaking roof rearing its ugly head.<\/p>\n Here at Arden, residents have the choice of their own thoughtfully designed apartment homes that maximize personal comfort, while having access to versatile amenity spaces that promote community engagement and a program-enriched lifestyle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Finding Convenience in Location and Neighborhood<\/p>\n Apartment communities are often located in prime locations near plenty of shopping destinations, dining experiences, and local recreational activities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For homeowners though, their houses may be in more rural areas and inaccessible to the shops they enjoy, friends they want to meet, or doctors they trust. Renters, on the other hand, can take comfort in knowing that they’re never far from what they need.<\/p>\n Our Arden 55+ Active Living Communities are surrounded by the necessities – grocery stores, department stores, and other services. Exciting adventures and opportunities also extend beyond the residential community so that you can discover new experiences and curate your own possibilities for the most vibrant lifestyle right in your local neighborhood.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Forming Close-knit Community Relationships<\/p>\n When life feels like swimming upstream, you’re never truly alone while living at an apartment community. Renting allows you to develop meaningful relationships with your neighbors and property management team who act as another support system in your life.<\/p>\n If you need an exercise buddy or want someone to share a good conversation with, you can count on the close-knit relationships formed with others in your apartment home community just by living next to each other and meeting in shared amenity spaces.<\/p>\n Our residents at Arden experience community through the diverse and close-knit relationships, in addition to that of the greater community through local partnerships to encourage fun lifelong learning and discover a renewed sense of engagement in life.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Will You Be The Next Renter By Choice?<\/p>\n After exploring the different reasons why people of all ages and lifestyles intentionally choose to rent their home, you may consider that it could be the right choice for you too!<\/p>\n Transitioning from home owning to renting not only begins a new chapter of your life that gives you an elevated standard of living, but also allows uninhibited freedom found in a value-driven environment.<\/p>\n If you’re thinking of joining the rising momentum of renting by choice, Arden 55+ Active Living is fully equipped with living spaces and rich, vibrant communities that are ready to welcome you home! With a maintenance-free life, you can foster meaningful relationships in our close-knit community while creating the life you want and deserve.<\/p>\n