How Do You Know If a House or a Condo Will Be the Right Fit?

How do you decide whether a house or condo is a better fit for
you? Here's how I help clients make the decision.


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When you're looking to buy a home, how do you decide which choice
is best between a house and a condo?

It's a big decision, so we want to start with a list of pros and
cons of both homes and condos. Each unit is different, but they
generally share a few pros and cons.

For instance, one of the pros of a condo is that you usually get to
live in the center of town. You usually get security, parking, and
maintenance as well. The downside is that those conveniences need
to be paid in a monthly fee. The condominium association will come
with rules and regulations as well. It might dictate things like
who can stay there and where they can park and what kind of
decorations you can put on your windows or door. These things are
all decided by the community.

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Condos have many conveniences, but they come at a price.

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This can be bothersome to some people, but many others simply
don't care.

On the house side, you'll probably have to live further out from
the center of town. However, the big pro is that you have no
restrictions. You can do whatever you want to your home and you
aren't restricted by limits on pets or how many people can live
there. You're also responsible for the home's maintenance like lawn
care and roof care, as well as replacing things like old windows
and doors.

The good thing about going through a list like this is that it
answers the question for most buyers of whether they want to go
with a home or a condo. If you'd like to have a more in-depth
conversation about your specific situation and whether a condo or
house makes more sense for you, don't hesitate to give me a call or
send me an email. I'm always happy to help!