i think this makes the assumption that people are renting an apartment, rather than an actual house. personally, i've always rented freestanding houses.
my utilities went down when i bought my house (at twice the size of my rental). also, i have 2 rooms that aren't currently furnished, and i am in no hurry to change that. when i do, they are purchases i would have made whether i owned a home or rented because i've always lived in a house and have therefore always 'needed' a dining room table. ditto the washer and dryer.
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