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Renting first, buying later

Why a year on a twelve-month lease can be the smartest first step in a new town.

Sunny apartment living room with moving boxes, a potted palm and a balcony view

Moving to the coast from somewhere else? A lease can be the most useful year of your search.

Learn the seasons

Summer and winter feel very different here. A year of renting shows you both before you commit.

Test the commute

Live the daily routine for real, then buy where it works best.