DALLAS-SHOOTER
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Howdy Partner - I'm from Tx and I'd say buy a HOUSE - Theres nothing better than Having a BACKYARD for BBQ, a POOL maybe? the Dogs and Kidz to run in, a SHED for tools and a WORKSHOP, Plus I haven't even made it to the GARAGE! So unless you can't "Man-up" and take care of a real YARD with power toolz and drink a COLD BEER outta your beer fridge in your garage. And you wanna be able to say " I'm at MY HOUSE" instead of "Lets go to my condo" then go get yourself a sissy condo and we'll call you the condo-boy. Nuff said, good luck buddy! |
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SmartA$$
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condos are fine if you don't mind not having a yard, following the rules of the home owner's association, and listening to your neighbor's music whenever he decides to play it at a volume that can be heard through the wall.
Personally, I'm looking for a house, but condos can be a good option for some people. |
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astralpen
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Condos go in an out of style and are more subject to market fluctuation. Buy a house. |
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skyskadoodles
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i personally would rather have a house and be able to do whatever i want with it..whenever i want... |
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J~Me
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I say house. No reason. I would just go with a house. |
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Daniel C
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A condo is really just an apartment. Some people don't like apartment living (i.e. one man's ceiling is another man's floor, etc). They're not very big (maybe as much as 1200 sq ft or a little more, usually less). Upside is that you don't have to mow the lawn or worry about maintenance/upkeep.
Resale can be difficult since, as stated before, some people don't like apartment living. |
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CartomartaBrand♥
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Buy a house instead |
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Answer Queen
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Finances can factor into this, but outside of finances (equity) and resale value - think of the other stuff....
A house has outside maintenance - yard work, landscaping, shoveling snow, but you can have a lot more privacy and latitude with what you do.
A condo has neighbors closer by but you don't need to take complete responsibility of the basic maintenance. But - many condos have rules you must abide by.
Do you have a dog? Do you have kids? Do you expect to have lots of parties? Do you mind rules restricting your actions - such as decorating in a Star Trek Theme <ha ha>
I think your lifestyle has a lot of weight in which option is the best for you personally. |
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Rckets
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If you can afford the extra money, go with the house. More freedom, less noise or other issues from neighbors. No matter what, owning is always better than renting. |
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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I used to live in a condo I didnt like it,But then again I didnt get a long with anyof my neighbors.Get a house |
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Jake
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I'm retired and was considering buying a condo but I consider all of the pros and cons of each. I finally decided to buy a much bigger house. My wife also liked the idea. I bought a 3000 sq.ft. house to have plenty of room. We have a 3 car attached garage. Plenty of room for guests and the grandkids. I built an inground pool, a 1/4 mile running track, a playground, a 1/4 mile gocart track for the grandkids and a 2000 sqft. work shop. I should mention that we have 5 acres. We couldn't have done any of this in a condo. The property has dramatically increased in value due to the improvements. We also built a fishing pond with a rowboat dock. We are happy with our decison..Good luck |
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Calvin C
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i hate condo:
1) parking lot
2) visitor parking lot
3) lift maintenance problem
4) hard to wash car
5) dunno your neighbor
6) securities guard
7)children problem
please think carefully |
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tigerclaw8530
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Houses have better appreciation and resale values. |
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snowangels
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living in a condo sucks because you have to obey the committees commands. Like if your lawn is not EXACTLY an inch high, you must trim IMMEDIATELY. And your doors must be either green or white.
Get a house. |
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pallo
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Please if you can at all afford that house forget the condo !!! I can almost guarantee you , you will not be in that condo 2 months before you regret the purchase.
A condo is just a step on the path to home ownership ! Skip this step and all the hassle and go straight for the house !
Condos are NOTHING more than over glorified apartments ! You will have problems at some point over something stupid with a neighbor. Condos breed trouble with people ! Trust me too close ! Buy a house and they can be hard as heck to sell! |
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Ms. Beckham
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i thnk it really depends on you, cause if u like to go out and cut the grass and take care of the yard then u should get a house. But if u dont have enough time on ur hands then u should get a condo.
I would go with a condo!! |
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Vietie
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I think that if you're single or don't have a family(kids) yet... Then a condo is good. House is more for people with kids and a spouse. |
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D and G Gifts Etc
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It really depends on the lifestyle that you lead. If you are a single guy or married without children and have a busy life outside of your home then a condo would be a great idea. If you are married with kids and love to work around the house (cutting grass, fixing problems, painting shutters) etc then consider a house. With either purchase you will gain equity so it is still better than renting. |
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Tracybeth
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condo if you are single and not looking to have a family and a house if you have a family or want a family. It will have benefits both ways. If you buy a condo you can resell it and same with a house. but if you are single and work alot and don't have alot of time for the upkeep of a home I would go for the condo. But if you love to work in the yard on your time off and then I would buy a house. The choice is yours my friend this is my opinion thats all. |
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bilko_ca
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what are your needs?
do you want to do yard work? Do you want to garden?
do you want to pay for a HOA membership and be bound by their by-laws? |
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love2travel
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I prefer condo life to all the worries of "home" ownership. |
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RoB
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condo is better cause you only insure the in side and not outside |
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Rain L
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It depends on your plan. Do you plan to live in the condo for a long time or it's an investment? investment go with the house. But think about it and see which is best for you... |
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brooklyn
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It depends on your lifestyle my man. If its just you and you are on the go get the condo. If you need 3 bedrooms, and have a wife and kids get a house. If you hate mowing lawns, shoveling snow and fixing **** like gutters and roofs and drive ways get the condo.
Most importantly the investment and the resale in your market should be considered. I enjoy chilling in the backyard way too much to go condo. |
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horselover222
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Condos are great if they are in a great location. Location, location, location -- if you want the value to go up. They are low maintenance, you have deed (unlike renting), and no yard work. I personally like a lot of land, but I have a baby and dogs and we need the room. Depending on your age, you may want different things. Many retirees buy condos because of the simplicity and they still own something. HOA (Home Owners Association) fees are another thing to check out when you purchase a condo. Some fees are reasonable and go to things like new roofs, trash pick-up, yard and pool maintenance and others things like that. But some HOA fees can be outrageous, so check 'em out before you buy. Good Luck. |
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Serious Sarcasm
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How much money do you have and where do you live. Well a house where I live is really expensive go get a condo if you don't have the money and if you just have enough money for a house don't get the house it'll be a lot of trouble for you so just get a condo. |
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The Man In The Mirror
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I don't know but it is a very good question. |
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