Real Estate: Is Leasing A Growing Option In Humble And Kingwood?

HUMBLE, TX — The prospect of leasing a home or apartment no longer carries the stigma it once did.

Once considered a stop-gap on the way to homeownership, or merely reserved to those who were not going to stay in the area very long, leasing is not considered a better option.

In fact, it has become a popular option and created a surge in the construction of apartments and condomeniums in the Houston area in recent years.

What's driving the surge?

Millenials who want the freedom of mobility, and who in some cases are drawn to a more urban lifestyle.

They are the ones who use the public transportation system, or who look for their next home to be within walking distance to work or school.

Others may consider the conveinence of maintenance for home repairs, lower utility costs, no property taxes and the flexibility and convenience of not having a yard to maintain.

Still, there are those who are new to the Houston area that want that slice of the American Dream called home ownership.

Those are the people who may look for residential homes for lease that have an option to buy.

The best place to find those homes is in the Patch real estate guide compiled by our friends at realtor.com, which has every type of home from the small 3-bedroom starter home, to those enormous estates.

Whether you love to lease or you're just doing it for a little while, Patch and realtor.com have the answers and the listings.

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