Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?

With the increase of housing expenses, more and more people are choosing to live in apartments
instead
of in houses, which are
more economic
Suggestion
more economical
and easier to take care of.
However
, a lot of people believe that houses provide nicer living conditions compared with apartments. A majority of supporters of living in houses argue that houses provide more privacy and space for everyday life. By having your own house, you don't need to have the potential stress caused by annoying
neighbors
a person who lives (or is located) near another
neighbours
.
For instance
, you could
suffering
Suggestion
suffer
a lot if your
next
door apartment
neighbor
a person who lives (or is located) near another
neighbour
is a party animal while you have a quiet
life style
a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
lifestyle
. Nobody would like to call the police to protect their sleeping rights all the time, but in
this
case, you may have no choice.
Also
, your apartment
neighbors
a person who lives (or is located) near another
neighbours
may like to use your rubbish bin or take your parking spot without informing you. All of these troubles can be avoided if you can have your own house. Of course, choosing to live in
apartment
Suggestion
an apartment
the apartment
does not necessarily decrease the quality of living. For some new designed apartments, you can enjoy a
smart
Suggestion
smarter
home with built in features and special cleaning services, all these may not be found in many houses. Where do people select to live depends on many factors, like their annual salary,
famliy
a social unit living together
family
size, the price of different properties. There is no perfect decision, but as long as people can choose the one that fits their situation the best, they can enjoy life without any doubt.
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  • privacy
  • outdoor activities
  • gardening
  • customization options
  • renovate
  • structural changes
  • investments
  • appreciation/depreciation
  • maintenance costs
  • utility costs
  • security features
  • gated entries
  • surveillance systems
  • shared amenities
  • community centers
  • suburban
  • rural areas
  • commutes
  • urban centers
  • public transport
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