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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Two car garages. With the two income household came the need for more than one set of wheels and consequently the desire for multiple garages. In 1950, according to MSN Real Estate , the average home size was 983 square feet. We still just have one at our house though. Most households had only one car. We have three.

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House & Home - Don't Rent a Single-Family Home Without Asking These Questions

Motherhood Moments

And it’s likely that you’ll want to set aside some money to furnish or decorate your new rental home. “If What about a fenced-in yard or garage space? You’ll probably have upfront costs like an application fee, a security deposit, a pet deposit, and renter’s insurance. Will you need to set aside space for a closed-door office?

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