Leasing In The Woodlands: A Growing Trend

THE WOODLANDS, TX — The optioin to lease in The Woodlands is becoming as popular, and in some cases, more popular, than buying a home.

In fact, it's been a trend that spurred the explosion of apartment and condomenium construction at the height of Houston's economic surge in 2012 through 2015.

What's the driving force behind this surge?

The desire for convenience and mobility, the walkability to work, parks or amusement districts and the shift in the oil and gas industry are a few factors.

While most 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, others who are new to the Houston area 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 apartment and condo, to the small 3-bedroom starter home, to something a bit larger.

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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