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Show u V MARCH 28, 1973 DESERET NEWS, WEDNESDAY, Apartment rental Martha Patton Those who want to rent, or who perhaps think they should rent, often have a hard time to help finding information them make an informed deciBy sion. Much has been written about home ownership in the past decade or two, little has been said about the advantages of renting. Yet everyone knows there are several good reasons for renting. Many people rent while they save money to make a down payment on a house or apartment. Others rent to become familiar with a new area before buying. Anyone who anticipates a job transfer in the near future is often money ahead to rent. The outlay for brokers fees, points, closing costs, and improvements on a house being sold and one being bought Roman Meal Cereal: there's more to it may easily wipe out any profit, even cause a substantial loss, when a move is made in less than two or three years. A person to know may rent simply where he stands Money in your pocket PflTTOn The renter is financially. much more apt to be aware of exact housing costs than the homeowner. (However, the renter, as well as the homeowner, must thirk beyond basics. He must consider heat, utilities, contents insurance, garage, upkeep, help and extra transportation expense when deter-'ing housing costs) An apartment, the most common rental housing, almost always requires less in the way of furniture, equipment, repairs, and improvements than a house. There are, of course, financial disadvantages to renting which must be considered. For free recipe folder write Roman Meal Company, FO Box 11126, Tacoma, Washington 9841). It youre managing to meet The apartment dweller may your payments at the present for extra garage space time, pay why not use the next and tip not only building two years to further your edubut every deliveryemployees cation or training? man who makes it up all be those steps. Shopping may This way you could start more expensive in the renters work after your children are urban neighborhood. m school and be more selective ibout the job you take as And while rents for many adolescent and older apart- well. No matter what you decide ment buildings have shown about over modest working, however, put increases only the past several years, rents that house addition out of for the new luxury apartment your mind untd all debt (other buildings (and for quality houses) in many cases have exceeded the rapidly rising cost of home ownership. If one can find suitable rental housing for a reasonable amount, however renting may be a better buy than home ownership. is a What reasonable amount to spend for rent? than home cleared is mortgage) ,, " ou nee more rom, get rid of some furniture entuely and substitute smaller pieces or what you must keep, Sel1 or fPve away toys and equipment you no longer need, and clear out unused clothing. America's Tastiest SPAGHETTI SAUCE TROLLEY SQUARE We havent been in business very long, but old hands tell us vve ought to have a preinventory sale (it helps with So, were taking taxes). their advice. Our sale begins Wednesday, March 28, through Saturday, March EACH Mark-dow- i I P- -i 11 - -- 1 1 31. from ns to 10 CAN MAKES A y The old rule said one weeks income (before taxes) could go for one months rent. Not only has nothing happened to change this rule, much has taken place to confirm the necessity for it. The single person or family who rented an apartment or house back in 1943 often expected to buy little more than shelter, food, and clothing. Today we take these necessities for granted and add much more. We want a color television or stereo or both. We expect to entertain and have an occasional evening out. Expensive hobbies and sports, even foreign travel figure in the planning of many middle-incom- e families. ENVIRONMENT WEST '30. PRE" INVENTORY QUART ILlJZjl Jii,. The West's Favorite Orange Juice. Buy at m: j If this is true for you, think twice before you break the one week's income for rent rule. The money thats left has a great deal more to cover now than when the rule was invented. (0 DEAR MRS. PATTON: We have a debt problem and also need an addition on our house. I wonder if I should go to work to help pay bills and finance the addition. "io Cb't'OwCj jclll&ij certificate or nurses train- ing), chances are your earn- ings would be almost negated' by sitter costs. LOOK FOR mflRTHfl The dweller apartment needs no power equipment for yard or garden, often gets by with one or even no cars. Roman Meal Cereal also makes great pancakes, waffles and muffins. This 100 natural grain cereal has no preservatives, no additives. ROMAN MEAL CEREAL The renter doesnt accumulate equity and his landlord gets the tax deduction advantage (for mortgage interest and real estate taxes). single-famil- 'fa,;,,-- the pros and cons 3f We have five children aged 4 to 14. Figuring gas. clothing, and sitter, would working be worthwhile? ANSWER: It depends on how much youre equipped to earn. Unless you have special training, education, or experience (for example, a teaching Z CM I Check the quality features of this set... at a price youd expect to pay for the sofa alone! luxurious custom quilted velvet cover foam cushions thick back cushions reverse for extra wear sofa is a generous 96" long, love seat 60' designer modeled slope arm styling strong jumbo welt accents Kodel-wrappe- it's only natural d Quantities are limited, so hurry to Freight Outlet... where you get credit for making a good buy. ... to get into super lines and fabrics that reflect the natural look at its best. We show natty coarse-weav- e cuffed plaid pants in refreshsizes ing natural tones and fabrics, " Durene cotton to $21. $12 knit top in natural, $10. Floral print cottonpolyester shirt, 3, $9. Ribbed Banlon nylon turtleneck in a color assortment, 3, 7-1- $9. Polyestercofton eyelet yoke short smock in natural, $13. The Loft Sportswear, all stores. M-- L, SALT LAKE COTTONWOOp ' - AOEY FAB OOOtN UWEAS'TV A.ALL WHERE $299 STILL BUYS THREE ROOMS OF FURNITURE 916 South Main 1080 East 21st South Open weekdays 10-- 8 Sat. 10-- 6 SUNDAY 12-- 5 Easy credit : |
