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Interested in a Rental Community?


April 14, 2023 • Fenny Peiffer

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Buying a home can be an unnerving and scary experience as it requires you to make a significant withdrawal of your retirement savings. This is one of the reasons why so many baby boomers prefer renting to purchasing homes. If you belong to this category of baby boomers, here’s some information you should know before you go any further.

 

Are you a Short-Term Renter?

If you are a short-term renter, you are looking for a home to rent for an extremely short period which can be a few weeks to maybe 3 months. This is ideal if you wish to get away from the hassles of everyday living and need a change of scenery. A holiday for a month or two will help refresh your mind and give you a whole new outlook on life. You can get back to your daily routine with a new mindset and look forward to new challenges.

 

Are you a Long-Term Renter?

Long-term rentals are from 6 to 12 months. This is a good idea if you are not interested in purchasing a home anytime soon. In addition, long-term renting is an ideal option if you wish for peaceful surroundings and some quiet time if you are attempting a new project. This option gives you the ability to rent a home without having to deal with all the problems that go with purchasing a home. Plus, it’s cheaper than staying at a hotel!

 

How about a Weekend Getaway?

Weekend getaways are ideal for active adults who wish to purchase a home but are not yet sure about it. This option is available in many active adult communities and you get to try out the community, see how the residents live and what you would be missing if you don’t live in one of these communities. Isn’t this a great option?

 

Do you wish to Rent before you Buy?

Purchasing a home takes a lot of consideration. This is an enormous responsibility and you need to make the right choice. Therefore, you may be benefited by considering renting before purchasing a home. This option also enables you to test the retirement community, check out the amenities and lifestyle, and also the area before making your decision.

Whatever your wish, when it comes to active adult communities, you can find information on 589 rental communities at ActiveAdultLiving.com®. Whatever type of renter you are, we will help you locate the best community to satisfy your requirements.

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