Archive for April, 2009

Many of you out there probably have heard that very same question. Why even buy a condo? I heard it and I decided condo ownership was a wonderful way for me to enter the world of homeownership. Some people just don’t understand the benefits of living in a condo or townhouse so they give advice from a place of misunderstanding.

I know, I know I sound biased because not only do I live in a condo, I sell condos as well. Try to look past that because the main reason why I focus on condos is because I have such conviction for community living. I feel like I am part of a community and I have many benefits many homeowners wish they had.  Don’t forget as well, I live in a Bridgewater condo.

We have a pool, tennis courts, club house, nature trail, and trash pick up 3 times a week. When it snows, who cares? When the grass gets overgrown, who cares? All the aforementioned things are taken care of by the landscapers hired by the community.

Need a new roof? Part of the monthly fees paid go into a reserve fund and over the long run pay for such capital improvements.

The siding on townhouse is a little loose? The condo community handyman will come and fix it in a timely manner.

See where I’m going with this? Owning a single-family home is just one way to be a homeowner. Community living is another. You need to look at all the options but if you’re anything like me you will love the perks mentioned all over this post.

Lets go see some of these communities and I’m sure you’ll understand what I’m talking about.