Driving through Dania Beach, Hollywood and Hallandale, You have probably noticed apartment building after apartment building being built along Us-1. As exciting as it is to see development and new shiny buildings It might be setting us up for a less than bright future. The problem, they are all Rentals! As a millennial, I have witnessed my generation throw their money away renting year after year with no end in sight. With more rentals showing up in desirable urban areas, I’m concerned that Millennials will be trapped in a cycle of renting forever.
Yes, renting has it’s perks like amenities, proximity to work and play, and no taxes, insurance or maintenance. But the lack of headaches will never replace the joy of owning a home and making it your own.
Since purchasing and renovating my home I have experienced the highs and the lows and wouldn’t change a thing. It is incredible waking up every morning to a kitchen that I designed and created. I love it and have dreams of expanding it to accommodate a family.
The National Association of Realtors published the following from the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Here are some of their findings on the Hidden Value of Home ownership.
Homeownership positively correlates to longer healthier lives, decreases the likelihood of suffering from depression and better understanding of community!
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