The Truth Behind the Most Popular Corporate Housing Myths

In her April 2009 Mobility article, Corporate Housing Myths Debunked, Kimberly Smith discusses some of the most important aspects of the corporate housing market and debunks some of the most famous myths associated with the industry.

True or False – Corporate Housing Is Just an Extended Stay Hotel in Disguise

FALSE

Compared to Hotels, Corporate Housing Offers:

- Cheaper temporary housing
- Apartments and townhouses with more square footage
- A like-home feel in a residential environment
- Many more amenities, such as housekeeping and full-kitchens
- Safety provided by on-site 24-hour security

True or False – A Company Can Easily Do Corporate Housing for Less

FALSE

Companies who try to offer their own corporate housing most often end up handing over the corporate relocation to corporate providers who have it down to a science. Factoring in the set-up costs, delivery fees, and the money that goes into furnishing the apartment and keeping up the utilities, as well as the time involved in setting up corporate housing, most companies cannot afford to handle corporate housing themselves.

True or False – Corporate Housing Is For People Other Than Just the Business Traveler

TRUE

Although the corporate housing industry is known for catering to business executives and relocating professionals, corporate housing is also widely used by:
-Traveling nurses
-Military personnel
-Displaced homeowners
-Government officials
-Students attending college
-Families in between homes

True or False – Not All Corporate Housing Companies and Leasing Agents are the Same

TRUE

There are several different companies who provide temporary housing. They differ by several factors:
-Rates
-Location
-Services
-Accreditation
-Experience
-Protection
-Policies

Churchill Corporate Services is an industry leader with affordable rates and a wide-selection of temporary housing locations. Some of Churchill’s other services include furniture rental, disaster housing, and apartment management.

Endless Options for Those Seeking Temporary Housing

As the temporary housing industry continues to grow, more options become available to those relocating or seeking corporate apartments. Mobility’s “Diverse Choices for Temporary Corporate Housing” thoroughly explores the temporary housing options that are available in several top markets, such as Atlanta, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Minnesota. The article also goes into detail about the differences between the temporary housing and the extended stay hotels. Check out the entire Mobility article.

Relocating or seeking temporary housing? Visit FurnishedHousing.com for all your corporate housing needs.

Corporate Apartments: The Best Choice for Business Travelers

“Is 2009 the year of the apartment?” asks a recent UpgradeTravelBetter.com blog post. The answer is simple: yes. With more and more corporate travelers cutting back on costs, corporate housing apartments are less expensive and more comfortable than hotels. Corporate apartments are “20-40% cheaper compared to hotels” and they offer “fully equipped kitchen with self-catering facilities, various bedroom choices, lounge and relaxation areas,” writes blogger Mark Ashley.

Compared to Extended-Stay Hotels Corporate Housing Offers:
 Cheaper temporary housing                                                    
 Apartments and townhomes with more square footage                            
 A like-home feel in a residential environment                                      
 Many more amenities, such as housekeeping and full-kitchens                             
 Safety with 24-hour security

Forbes also praises corporate housing over extended-stay hotels for business travelers. “Corporate housing…furnished homes or apartments with kitchens, living areas and often at least twice the square footage of a regular hotel room. Corporate housing is a $2.8 billion business in the U.S, spanning nearly 80,000 units, mainly clustered around larger cities,” writes the Smart Shelter author Miriam Marcus. Are you a corporate/business traveler looking for temporary, fully-furnished housing in one of the nation’s major cities? Check out Churchill’s listings in major cities Nationwide, including Washington, D.C., Boston, and Philadelphia.