A Contemporary Solution to Temporary Living
Let’s face it. Life happens. From job promotions and transfers, to acts of nature such as hurricanes and fires, we may be forced to leave our homes for extended periods of time with very little notice. Inconvenience reaches a high when we are forced to pay per day rates to live in a hotel environment. Do I really have a choice? What will it cost me? There is a choice and you’ll be surprised what it doesn’t cost you.
Corporate Apartments are an excellent way to tip the scales in your favor and add a lot of value. For those of us who are not familiar with Corporate Apartments, these are apartments which are fully furnished, down to the linens and silverware, and include all utilities in a simple per month rate.
When deciding between hotel and corporate apartment, start with one question: “How long will I need temporary housing?” If your answer is at least thirty days or longer, you can save a significant amount of money by choosing to rent a corporate apartment home vs. a hotel or an extended stay suite.
Did you know the average rate per day for a studio, one, two or three bedroom hotel suite is anywhere from $74.00 to $99.00 per day! This per day rate amounts to approximately $2,250.00 to $3,000.00 per month to live in a hotel environment.
Apartment management companies such as 1st Lake Properties can provide you a fully furnished plan with all the features and space you desire. A wide range of options including gated access communities, fireplaces, soaking tubs, home offices, fitness centers, pools, garages, and individual washers and dryers, are available in corporate apartments. Many of these amenities are missing in extended stay hotels.
The average monthly rent for a fully furnished corporate apartment home is $1,735 to $2,855. This is approximately $58 per day to $95 per day. A corporate apartment from a company like 1st Lake Properties leased at $2, 855 per month gives you a two bedroom two bath, 1,652 square foot, split level floor plan, with attached remote access garage. If you could find this in a hotel setting, what would you expect to pay?
Services such as expanded cable and telephone are also included. High speed internet and maid service packages are also available to meet your needs.
When searching out corporate apartments, also be aware of the presence of corporate housing companies in the market place who actually mark-up the standard corporate rate. Research rates and compare. In a lot of cases it is an easier and less costly process of going directly to the apartment management company. Some others benefit from the use of the corporate housing locators though there is an additional cost.
There is one more question to ask: “Do I want to pay more to walk through a lobby full of people to leave or enter or would I prefer a less costly private entrance?” If your answer is privacy, comfort and space then choosing corporate housing from a management company such as 1st Lake Properties is the right choice for you. For more information you can visit www.1stlake.com and look at floor plans, images and amenities and compare. ✦
