Homeownership. An expensive endeavor. But at least you’re not throwing away all that money on rent, right?
Actually, renting makes a lot more financial sense in many cases. But renting doesn’t only have financial benefits. There are a host of other benefits as well.
Keeping Up with the Joneses Isn’t As Much of an Issue
“The neighbors are building a screened-in porch.”
“They’re painting the house down the street.”
“The Myers have immaculate landscaping.”
When you rent, you tend to worry less and compare your house less. It’s a strange fact of life. When you don’t own your home, you don’t attach as much of your identity to it.
Also, since you’re generally not in charge of maintenance and upkeep, you can blame the state of your house on your landlord.
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