Auston Woods Apartment Homes Blog

We all need a place to call home but even with the real estate downturn, many people continue to think that buying a home is a good investment and a way for them to build wealth. When times were good, this was not really the case for most people. Wherever you choose to live, make sure it’s for the right reasons. Owning a home can be rewarding. Renting an apartment home with Auston Woods can also be very rewarding. Don’t just take our word for it - check out this article on Yahoo Finance - Why Your Home is not the investment you think it is. In recent months, the housing market, interest rates and the economy have been the focus of many news stories and are key issues in the political arena. Consumers have been inundated for years with visions of the American Dream and why homeownership is a great investment.

As seen with the recent housing crisis, homeownership may not be right for everyone.

• If you bought in Rochester, N.Y., in 1980, you would have seen only a mediocre 4% annual growth for the next 25 years.
• If you bought in Dallas in 1986, as the oil boom went bust, your home wouldn’t have appreciated at all before 1998.

It is also important to look at the “net appreciation”. Most people do not subtract all of the interest paid to the banks, maintenance, decorating costs, closing costs, taxes, and insurance from the appreciation. In many cases, especially if you do not own your home for more than a few years, there is not true appreciation and in more and more cases, there is negative appreciation. Many do not realize the real financial and practical advantages HHHunt residents experience every year when they decide to rent an apartment home at one of our communities.

There are just a couple of points to consider and think about. Renting is a long term investment and very rewarding. Especially in the North Carolina area we are a respected and very diverse community. Be sure to take a look at our communities and our activities we have to offer. Our unique apartment homes at Auston Woods combine convenience, comfort, and technology for today’s lifestyle in our apartment homes. Our beautiful interiors are designed to optimize the way you live, work, and play. Contact us today to learn more about renting at Auston Woods, or feel free to stop in and take a tour of our community.

Apartments in Charlotte, NC

Apartment living does not have to mean a life without pets. Though some landlords and building managers do have restrictions regarding pets, smaller spaces should not limit your ability to enjoy the companionship and joy of owning a pet. We allow our residents to enjoy the company of their animal. In fact, our apartment complex is the perfect environment for owning unique and exciting pets. Cats and dogs can make great pets, but the restriction of a smaller space can be the perfect reason to branch out in your pet ownership. At Austin Woods we allow dogs & cats (no aggressive breeds) and exotic pets are allowed with management permission.

Birds of different types can be a colorful and inviting addition to an apartment. Not only do these lovely animals brighten a room, they can also add a liveliness to your home through their beautiful singing. It is important to consider how loud a bird species can be before you purchase one as a pet. If sound travels easily through your building, it is important to be considerate of others and not own a pet that may keep others up at night. Birds, which do well even in limited space, may be a perfect addition to your family and apartment.

If birds do not seem like the right option for your home, a ferret may be the perfect choice. These interactive, curious, and excitable pets can do well in a home of any size. A cage is essential for keeping ferrets in your home, but these environments can find a place in any apartment. The larger the cage, the more a ferret will enjoy it's home. But ferrets can also be allowed to roam throughout a house as long as they can be supervised.

If inquiring about animal fees or owning a pet in your apartment we do have a pet fee. 1 Pet $350 flat non-refundable fee, 2 Pets $500 non-refundable flat fee, $250 non-refundable pet fee for caged animals including: ferrets, rabbits, chinchillas and prairie dogs. And only a limit of 2 pets per home. Contact us today to find out how you can join our lovely comunnity and be a aprt of Charlotte's own Austin Woods.