A Teens View on Renting Country Living vs. City Living!
We all know that as kids turn into teenagers the parents tell the kids to start packing because as soon as they hit the 18 mark they’re on their own. My question is what would they prefer to rent, country or city? Would they prefer the city because of convenience of being close to places like the mall or the skate park, or would the property virgins like the country more because of the space and farm land? So, country or city? For girls we all know that it would probably be the city. They’ll have a meltdown if they don’t get to the shoe sale in time to get that cute pair of high heels. For boys it might be the city too. Just because they’re not girls doesn’t mean they don’t have plans with they’re girls to go to the movies or something like that. Over all I think it’s still completely fair for all those teens to have their own opinions. So I ask you one last time, country or city?
Some great questions that I am sure will draw a variety of responses. For myself, as a child raised in the country, I could not wait to move into the city as I began my adult life. The convenience of services, buses and shopping was a major plus for the move. After a few years in the big smoke, visions of quiet country life started to creep in to my mind. It was after I became a mom that I began to crave the small town atmosphere once more.
The catch was cost. Affordable rentals were far more readily available in the city. Comfortable country apartments were few and far between. When I finally found a rural rental, the accommodations where smaller and more expensive than I had wanted. I tried to live with the size of the apartment, but the cost to heat it was out of control. An old farm house, converted into a duplex might not be the most energy efficient option. For young adults looking to rent their own place, my advice is to confirm utility costs prior to signing the dotted line.
Whether your pick is city style or casual country, finding a pad that suits you, your lifestyle and of course, your budget is the most important task. Happy hunting!
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