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Four Benefits of Apartment Living

People talk about saving their money to one day buy a house — after all, it’s the American dream. But is owning a home really all it’s  cracked up to be? Homeownership is a big responsibility and a big source of stress for many. From figuring out how to come up with a down payment to finding the right house and paying for insurance, HOA dues, utilities, and maintenance, buying a home can be a real money pit. Today, the team at Summerwind Apartments in Garner wants to discuss the benefits of renting an apartment. Read our blog and consider whether or not homeownership is really the option for you. If you do decide to look for Garner apartments, give Summerwind a call. 

Cost

By far the biggest advantage of renting an apartment is cost. Buying a home requires thousands of dollars in upfront costs including the down payment, closing costs, insurance, and other fees such as HOA dues. If you don’t have a lot of money sitting around or you have a limited budget, buying a home probably isn’t a good option. Even if you do have the initial funds to purchase it, you’ll want to consider the ongoing cost to maintain a home. Will it need a new roof in the near future? How about a new water heater, or a new HVAC system? All of these are big-ticket items that will set you back thousands. 

People who choose to buy a home also tend to forget about costs that can increase over the years — things like HOA dues, insurance, and taxes don’t remain the same year after year, and if your job isn’t giving you pay raises to counteract these increasing costs, you could be in real trouble. 

Maintenance

Many homeowners will tell you that they used to have so much free time to do the things they like to do…until they bought a house. While it might not seem like there would be that much to do, once you’ve owned your own house you know what it’s like — there’s a never-ending list of home improvement and maintenance projects that need to be done. Pipes leak, toilets stop working, doors squeak, appliances break, the lawn needs to be mowed, trees need to be trimmed, the furnace filter needs changing, and the list goes on.

If you’re ready to settle into homeownership and have the majority of your weekends spent doing projects around the house, then that’s your choice, but just consider all of the fun you could be having if you didn’t have all of those responsibilities. Renting an apartment gives you the gift of time. If you live in an apartment and a pipe springs a leak — no problem, just call maintenance. Has your hot water stopped working? Don’t worry about having to shell out a couple grand for a new water heater — just call maintenance. While having extra free time is a wonderful gift to have, not having to worry about how and when to fix a major maintenance issue is quite possibly the best gift ever.

Amenities

Many apartments come with a variety of amenities, from swimming pools and fitness centers to playgrounds and picnic areas. Living in an apartment complex allows you to have access to all kinds of amenities that you might not otherwise have access to. If you were to own your own home, imagine what the cost would be to put in and maintain your own pool. It costs a lot of money to create a nicely landscaped yard with a patio or outdoor grilling area — but these are things that are often included in apartment living. 

At Summerwind apartments, we have almost too many amenities to mention. People who live in our community enjoy a large salt-water pool, a clubhouse with a billiards room, a playground, a  bark park, and a 24-hour fitness center, just to name a few. When you really look at what you get for your money, apartment living can be a great value.     

Flexibility

Living in an apartment can offer renters flexibility that they otherwise wouldn’t have if they chose to buy a house. Apartment complexes often have one-year leases, but some offer six-month or even month-to-month leases. So, why is having this flexibility a good thing? It allows you to move quickly and easily if you’re considering changing jobs. If you’re not interested in settling down in one particular area, living in an apartment allows you to easily move from place to place. And, if you’re new to an area, living in an apartment allows you to get to know your surroundings better and decide if it’s where you want to stay. 

 Are You Looking for Garner Apartments?  

If you’ve decided to start your search for Garner apartments, we hope you’ll stop by Summerwind. We offer one- two- and three-bedroom floor plans, each with walk-in closets, private patios or balconies, and dozens of other high-end features that will make your apartment instantly feel like home. 

And don’t forget to check out our amenities! From on-site laundry and a 24-hour business center to a children’s playground and a covered grilling area, we have everything you need conveniently located within a few steps of your front door.

Interested in learning more? Browse our floor plans and then schedule a tour to visit Summerwind Apartments in Garner.