Why Rent?

I want a nice studio apartment that I don’t have to paid lights, gas, and water. I want to have everything to be very much like me without people interfering with me at all.

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I chose to rent because iam a single mother of one and right now im trying to build up career wise so that i can have a house of my own.

i choose to rent for the simple reason that I cant afford to by anything with the credit that I have.

I CHOSE TO RENT BECAUSE IM DONT HAVE CREDIT TO BY SOMTHIN OR ANY INFORMAtion FOR BAD CREDIT OR NO CREDIT

I choose to rent apartment because.I do not know how to get a house.or have monye to buy one.

i can’t buy house because my credit is bad and i want to buy house one day.

My husband & I moved from a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house to a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apart in another state to be closer to our pregnant daughter & son-in-law. Before we moved, we had to replace our heat pump, water heater, stove, garbage disposal, carpet, vinyl flooring, paint everything, and repair our fence which was hurricane & tornado damaged. All very expensive, and we had to pay for it all. We chose to rent because we wanted a smaller place, no yard work, no maintenance or upkeep, someone else to repair/replace our appliances, etc. We are nearing retirement age and we believe in “downsizing” as one ages, so we gave a lot of our things, furniture, appliances, yard & garden tools, etc., to Goodwill and our church. We used the profit from the sale of our house to pay off our bills, & we can afford a beautiful new apartment. Renting is a good thing. Young people wanting to buy a home need to take into consideration all the upkeep that they alone will be responsible for, including yard work, painting, replacing appliances, including heating & air conditioning units, water heaters, etc. We bought our house for $67,000, 30 year loan. After 15 years, we only got the balance down to just under $50,000. It wasn’t worth it. Renting is better.

well, I’m looking an apartment, my earning income is low that why I can’t buy me a house now. Maybe in the future.

I was just wondering why can’t you rent out a apartment for just $100 a week and a despoit of $200 so that I can move out of my parents house because I can afford that but a nice apartment not a dump.

i want to rent me an apartment because i fill even though i dont have income, and no kids i feel that my rent shouldnt be high thats why im trying to move to Kansas City Missouri, to start a better life not just living in the same place all my life

i chose rent because i dont have no kids i go to school i just on my on.i want 1 big bedroom 1 nice size bathroom something that dont cost much like i dont have to pay gas and water bill everything else i can deal with because this is my first time living on my own so i want it to be special that i dont have to pay all those bill and be so worryabot it.i would like to rent my own apartment just me.

I chose to rent because houses are so high

is their land contracts? rent to buy

wow. i feel like im reading quotes from 3rd graders who havent learned their correct english or grammar yet my god! you people have poor english and grammar skills its an embarrassment to apartment renters!
aside from Karen B, who used to be a homeowner i might add, all of you could never afford to buy a home because you will never have a decent job because you cant spell or write!

I’m choosing to rent because the cost of living and buying a house is high right now and the only people that will be living in the apartment is me and my fiance. Also I would like to have everything included.

I choose to rent because I am a single mother with 3 boys and no child support!
You do the math:-) Have a nice day!

After owning our own home for over
twenty years we ended up losing it
because of a sub-prime mortgage.
Actually we sold our way out of
the house,but still yet we lost it.
The reasons for renting from our
perspective has gotten bigger over the last three months, and although we
might own another house it is going to be a while.
I can’t wait to sit out by the pool
and grill with the neighbors,just seems
like such a fun future.
Good luck to all of you in your
housing endeavors.
Sincerely yours,
Billie

I choose to rent because I’m a single disabled mom that had 3 children at home, and no child support, and no sugar daddies. Now if I could find someone that will help me with the income that I receive, maybe I can buy a house, instead of trying to rent this mess they call a house , that’s not up to-date. I’m not trying to continue renting and being on Section 8 I’m trying to come out of this.

ok mr. Armstrong, if it was all about spelling why wasn’t it put on the page if you wanted to post a comment make sure you know how to write and speak,and type proper english. So that we’d know before a comment is posted.

I rent because the median price of a house in my area is $650,000. That’s the MEDIAN. So it’s either a run down shack in a crime infested neighborhood that is still expensive compared to nice homes in most of the country, or an apartment with a rent that is higher than mortgages in most of the country. But hey, at least I get to listen to my neighbor’s TV all night. Simple economics.

Good God. Looks like 90% of renters are mentally retarded (conclusion after reading the posts). Now I REALLY want to buy my own place. But alas, it will be a while because I can’t afford a $2,000 mortgage right now.

Amen Mr. Armstrong… Hey attitude, there’s not many places in this world that you’re going to get that much explicit direction on how to write or what to say. When you fill out a job application, does it say on the form to make sure you spell the words correctly or do you assume that if you want the job you better sound smart? Take a little responsibility for yourself instead of waiting for other people to do things for you.

I choose to rent because I can’t buy now due to bad credit that I inherited from the divorced. Any suggestions on how I can rent to own?

I am going to rent because my husband and I cannot afford a mortgage on a decent house that is not in a manufactured home park. We are going to rent a cheap place, then buy a piece of property and eventually build on it!

Wow, you are right about the grammar here. I mean, I’m not a grammar nazi, but wow I’m pretty surprised.

Regardless, I am looking to rent because I have one income that in many parts of the country would be pretty decent, but where I currently reside it is close to poverty. Most apartments in safe areas are too expensive for me. If I could afford a house, I would so I am surprised that you indicted in your essay that the majority of people rented because they didn’t want to maintain a house. I think if you pushed a little harder, or worded the question differently, I’m pretty sure those people couldn’t afford to maintain a house which is why they choose to rent. I highly doubt that most people would choose an apartment over owning their own home.

I rent because I’m not retarded. Who here thinks that a house that has appreciated 20% per year for five years is a good deal?

The Great Housing Crash has already begun.

Its real sad that people can’t just make a comment without people feeling like they have the right to critcise. Well i guess i have better thing to do with my time that talk about others work.

I live in a very expensive bay area and head of household. My husband is doing odd jobs. Together, we make much less than the median household income in bayarea, CA. I live in this neighbourhood because of the excellent school district. I would love to have my own condo some day but don’t know how. I’m sick of coin laundry. Apts that offer this facility and beyond my range. I have an excellent credit history. Any advice on how to own?

yes., i feel so sorry., por this site., and the rest of the audience., so, the price for 1 appt., in chulavista cal., is a dream., for me., my wife AND JUNIOR…..WHI IS IN 2O. , college., to pay 1 appt., could be
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I choose to rent because I am relocating for a new job and cannot purchase a new home until my current one is sold. I loved being a home owner, and cannot wait to become one again. Maintaining my first home wasn’t nearly as hard as people make it seem, even when the furnace didn’t start one day in January. And I got some exercise mowing the lawn. I was able to cut holes through the wall and install dog doors so my dog could get out while I was at work, what apartment will let you do that?
I’ve been lucky enough to live in the midwest where the cost of living is lower, making homeownership a dream come true.

I owned a house for 27 years, lost it to Hurricane Katrina,now I rent an apartment,IT’S GREAT.

Because we are reloacating to a area that is still suffering from the storm damage. We are choosing to rent for a year to look around for something we want. We qualify for VA fanincing

rent is sucks and good for landlord or the ownner,if you qualify for low income or section8 go for it and god bless usa

I owned two homes over a twelve year period and finally decided to simplify my life, downsize and rent an apartment. I don’t particularly like yard work or shoveling snow off of a driveway and walkway during the winter. I also wanted to move closer to work and shopping to cut down on driving. I can now walk to work, or take the bus if I like, which is especially great in the winter. I know the old saw about not building any equity, etc. But I am putting money into other investments instead of real estate. I am in my mid-50s and like the care-free living that renting offers right now.

I want to rent because it is time to move out of my parents home, and I can not afford to pay for a house of my own. I’m in my 40s and would like to get away from the yard work, the repairs that I try to make since no one in the family wants to invest in a building permit to rebuild the place. If the house is repaired the taxes go up!

I want an apartment where I don’t have to pay nothing but the rent. I want my lights, water and satellite all paid for. I want to be able to live big. I have the money to pay the rent so that won’t be a problem. I really need a place to stay and quick or as soon as possible.

I am a writer. I am trying to help people that need to be out on their own find a place to be out on their own. I know two grown men that still live at home. They do not one, wish to get married. The other one has a LD problem. The parents are in their 70’s. They live in a nice condo and the boys live with them. How can you convince people that two grown men should be out on their own? One day its going to be too late and then what? Signed a concerned relative of two who need to be out on their own.

im 19 years old i live with my mom and brother my mom got bad credit and low income to. we want to own a house with 3 bedrooms and 1 or 2 bathrooms but we live some were now the place is called LMHA houseing. we grow up in a poor family got realy not that much money.

Renting isn’t bad, but WHY can’t contractors/owners take into consideration the soundproofing of floors/ceilings and walls?!!! Just ONCE I’d love to rent a place where I cannot hear every single word my neighbors are saying, or have to listen to their TV, or listen to their damn baby crying like I am right now!

I choose to rent because my kids are grown and I like to travel. I don’t like my habits monitored, I can come and go from my apartment and not be bothered.

As for noise, throw pillows work well to muffel some of it or carpet wall hangers.

I’m looking to rent because I’m losing my home to the subprime mess. I have dogs and haven’t rented for 22 years. This ought to be lot’s of fun.

Yippee.

Btw - never, never, never rent to own. I’ve known 3 people who tried that and they ended up losing everything.

My husband and I are trying to find an apartment to rent because we’re planning on staying in the area for only a couple of years. However, we can’t find anything because they either don’t allow little kitties or our income is too high (something I never heard of). We want to buy a house but we don’t think we will be here long enough to build any equity. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas??? (and getting rid of our kitty is not an option)

I have to rent I am 78 yrs young and a vessl Capt. No one will hire me.

we are retired and want to get out of the cold weather.

We’re renting because we don’t have the money for a down payment on a house yet. Believe me, if we could come up with a few thousand for a down payment, we’d be buying, because rent here is easily three times what a mortgage payment would be.

After owing a 2,800sq ft home with a hot tub and a pool on a lake, my wife and I are divorcing after 18 yrs. I want something small nice and affordable that I can call home and save money up for my move back up north. Renting offers me that.

I choose to rent because I’m a single mother of a very intelligent boy, but dont have the finace to buy a house and also of my credit situation (which by the way was identity problem.) the area that i rent now is not the best so i have my son attend a catholic school. I’m trying to rent in the new rochellle area so that my son could attend a public school and for better living conditions for me and my son.

well i do rent and its alright. so maybe someone can help me out .iam looking for a 3br in the chicopee mass area.if so e-mail plz.married with 3 great kids and a good large dog.thank you.

I choose to rent because my children will be going away to college in a few years and I plan on moving on with my life and rather not have the responsibility of trying to rid myself of a home in a city that will not be condusive to my lifestyle any longer.

Hi I look apt myself I was plm with paerent and roomate I need look apt myself I can’t buy house so I want apt nice apt I want myself free my alive I’m very patient a lot I still bad myself I was plm I can’t do for me myself pls can u lool apt basick for me thk so muchs

hi, i’m a hard working middle aged female who wants a place of her own, but i’m not rich.
What can i do to find an affordable apt. based on my income?

My boyfreind lives in Cincinatti. Owned two homes he inherited for 20 years,was a landlord,then sold the houses,wish he kept one. Rented an apt. Now is living in a room in a 5 bedroom home. Has garage and basement to use for himself. Pays $350 a month. Has great credit and $40,000 for if and when he ever buys a house again. Says he doesn’t want one for himself, but would buy one if he was married. He agrees with me about the benefits of owning a home but I feel he’s gone backwards. Says he’s in a transition which I don’t understand. Anyone think there’s something wrong with this guy??

most of the people choose to rent a house because the simple reason is they can not afford buying a house.

My husband and I have owned 2 home in the past 27 years and now that our daughter has moved out, we no longer need a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom house. We had a built in pool and the upkeep was killing us. We are only 45 years old, but all we had time for was to go to work, come home and work constantly around the yard and in the house. We just moved into a 2 bedroom apartment 2 months ago and I have not looked back. I do not miss the house at all and do not want another house in the future. The repair bills are so high. Now I just call the landlord and he takes care of everything. We just love it.

Why we choose to rent:

Washington, DC
(Average Single
Family Home Price)
$415,000

Washington DC Area
(Average Condo Price)
$337,000

Enough said. Thank you.

Thanks for the great article!

Your article promotes a great deal of thought. I live in NYC where it is prohibitive for the average working person to own. Thus the reason for more rentals than ownership is higher within the metro area than anywhere in the country. I havent polled the rest of the country, but in my opinion, NYC is and remains a city of renters.
I have lived in the same apartment for 30 years. My neighbors have never been a bother, we are all quite civil towards one another.
I am sure, I might have fared better had I purchased a home years ago and perhaps in hind-sight,I made a mistake in not doing so. At 76 y/o, its too late now.

You People….the person you commented on incorrect English…you people is a very derogatory comment

why? can’t people just rent an apartment for $300 a month and it include all utilites because most people can’t afford anything

Ichoose to rent due to the fact I am a senior and can’t worry about maintinence and have a selfish adult son that wouldn’t even come over to cut my grass, I’m greatful to be able to afford rental ,don’t have to be concerned about extremely high gas bills. My neighbors are nice and quiet , most are working citizens.

My boyfriend and I are renting an apartment because we just moved out of our parents’ house and are going to post secondary. I love it and it was a lucky find. The cheapest out of all the ones we looked at and the closest to the beach! Of course one day we may own a small home but right now this is perfect.

I want to rent because I’m an empty-nester. I own a house and it is pain for the following: property taxes, assoc. fees, lawn care, all utilities, other repairs (though house only 3 yrs old).