Pros And Cons Of Apartment Rentals

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More and more seniors are choosing to swap their suburban homes for apartment living. The experts at Murphy Properties, a company that offers apartment rentals in Connecticut and Rhode Island, say that today's seniors are healthier and more mobile than their predecessors and are choosing to remain in the workforce past traditional retirement age. Many are eager to explore a new lifestyle, and they're trading the responsibilities of home ownership for the freedom of apartment living.

Apartment rentals appeal to active seniors for the following reasons:

Safety: Apartments with controlled access provide safety and security that active seniors value. A controlled-access apartment is typically less vulnerable to burglars than a single-family home.

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