APARTMENTS IN INDIANAPOLIS

If you haven't heard, renting is on the up-and-up. According to Appfolio.Com, “2 million new renter-occupied households were added in 2014, while the number of owner-occupied households decreased by more than 350,000.” But why? The decision to rent or buy forces a common gridlock, “If I rent, I can move when the lease is over. But if I buy, then I can probably pay lower monthly payments.” But both renting and buying you next home is more than monthly payments and lease dates. For example, homeowners have the privilege of ownership. But with great privilege comes great responsibility. Maintenance is the homeowner's responsibility, on top of home insurance, property taxes, and other home owner fees. Sure, the monthly mortgage payments may be low, but you'll have many unexpected and inbuilt fees. On the other hand, if you rent, you may have access to amenities that, as a homeowner, you would … Read More »