Would you like to own your own home, but think you can only afford a fixer-upper far from work and shopping? Are you tired of spending weekends taking care of yard work? Or are you an empty-nester with downsized housing needs? If any of these describe you, then you need to consider the benefits of purchasing a townhome.
A Townhome is Cheaper
Perhaps the greatest benefit to buying a townhouse is the savings in cost, which can be considerable. You can then put that savings toward more square footage, a fancier décor, more amenities, or just more cash in your pocket.
Perhaps you would like to buy a house closer to town or in that highly rated school district, but as desirability goes up, so does price. A lower cost townhome might be the answer you need to get into your dream location.
Townhome Living Can be More Fun
It’s easier to get to know your neighbors when you are not separated by a half acre of land. The closeness of townhouses fosters coziness and a greater feeling of community. With the isolation that exists in many communities, wouldn’t it be nice to have an excuse to get to know your neighbors?
Most townhome communities offer amenities that you may not find in traditional neighborhoods. Swimming pools, clubhouses, walking trails, and planned neighborhood activities are often available and add to the fun of living in a townhome community.
A Townhome Can Save You Time
Living in a townhome can save you time is by reducing or eliminating yard work. Townhomes usually have small yards or no yard at all. Often the neighborhood association fees cover the cost of what little yard maintenance there is. If mowing grass and trimming bushes is not your thing, then this may be an attractive benefit for you.
Also, townhome living may save you time in a shorter commute. With today’s gas prices, everyone wants to be closer to town, but prices go up as you get closer in. If you would like to have more time for family or relaxation, then a more reasonably priced townhouse may be just what you are looking for.
But What About…?
There are some common concerns about living in a townhouse, but most of these concerns can be addressed by careful choice of your home, and many potential disadvantages can actually be seen as advantages.
The first concern that you may have is security. We all want to know that our home is protected, and with all those neighbors, might there be more chance of trouble? Well, a townhome is actually a less attractive target to a criminal. With all those people around, there is a much higher likelihood that someone will witness a potential crime.
Another concern may be the amount of stairs in a townhome, especially if the townhome has three stories, as is common. This may be a legitimate concern for the elderly or disabled. However, most of us could use a little more exercise on a daily basis, and should not be overly concerned. The two and three story floor plans can afford greater privacy and space to members of a household. If your teenagers want to have friends over to play a noisy videogame on the ground floor, you will be glad to have a separate floor on which to concentrate on finishing up that report for work.
A final concern that may cross your mind is noise from neighboring homes. You may have bad memories of that cheap apartment you had in college and the neighbors’ reveling that kept you up all night. If this is a concern for you, then be aware that modern methods of construction can virtually eliminate this problem. Most townhomes are very well soundproofed, and you will not hear your neighbors at all. If you have concerns about this, visit the community in which you are considering purchasing a home, and ask some of the residents there if it is a problem.
Buying a townhouse is a smart option, which offers many unique benefits. Visit a local townhome community and find out how you can save money and enjoy the benefits of a close community, greater security, and a fun lifestyle. You just might find yourself the proud owner of a townhouse.
Allison Van Wig©.
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