What are the benefits of living in a condo versus living in a house?

There are only a few but here goes:
-You usually don't have to cut the grass.
-Condos are more environmentally conscious by using less land per person - and by having fewer outside walls, less heat is lost through thermal transfer.
-You might make some friends from having your neighbors so close.

Personaly I can't think of any. I prefer not sharing any portion of my property with strangers.

you dont have to mow or water the lawn

maintenance free and lower utilities...bad thing is a lack of privacy.

pros- less outside maintaince
cons- privacy
higher monthly fees
no privacy
neighbors
no privacy
no privacy

Condominiums usually have condo fees that provide the benifit to all owners. This typically includes free outdoor maintenance, lakes, ponds, grass, flowers, swimming pool, fence, and roof repairs free of charge.

you get the privalege of having all your neighbors tell you how you have to have thing done,like how short your lawn has to be,what color you can paint your condo,if and when you can put up christmas lights or if you dont want to they can make you do it anyways.There is a lot of rules,that you have to follow and you have to get permission to do almost anything.Its a huge hassel,and you would be better off living in a house,then you have more freedom to decide what you want to do and no one is telling you rather you can or cant.
Some condos actually take aruler to your yard and measure how short it is and you can be in violation if its to long or to short,they dont always do the yardwork for you infact most of them you have to do.

Condos offer you an alternative lifestyle for many individuals especially those who prefer to be independent and have their own place to call home that is affordable and at the same time more convenient that buying a conventional home. This type of living quarters appeals mostly to single young professionals as well as small families. Condo living offers a different type of lifestyle and living conditions for people. It is cheaper than having your own property and build your own home from the ground up. Condo units also offer a host of amenities like guarded parking space, 24 hour security, swimming pool, clubhouse etc. that you wonâ€™t enjoy unless you own a condo unit of your own.

There are many types of condominiums available out there. Each type can satisfy the different needs of different individuals. There is what is known as a condominium apartment and there are those also known as condominium townhouses which might have slight differences with each other save for their structure type and ownership regulations. There is also another type known as freehold townhouses that you might want to check out. Whatever type you might prefer, you must bear in mind that condo living will be a lot more different than the traditional home environment that you might be accustomed to.

Condo living is so much different from owning or renting a single dwelling home or apartment. This is because of the dual nature that comes with every condo unit ownership. Condominium owners hold ownership over their respective units but each one sharing responsibility over the operating costs and maintenance of the shared elements in the property such as lobbies, passageways, elevators etc. that are essential parts of a condominium complex. By choosing to live in a condominium, you are choosing to live within a community of other condo unit owners who become your instant neighbors. Each condominium complex is a community in itself and each owner accepts and follows the standard rules and regulations unique to condo living.

If you think that condo living might be difficult, wait until you see the advantages that come with choosing to live in your own condo unit. First of all, a condo unit is less expensive than owning a single detached dwelling which may take you years to save for before owning it. If you want to have your own place to live in immediately, then owning a condo unit might be the best option for you to take. With living in your own condo unit, you might also be able to enjoy the amenities and shared facilities like the pool, clubhouse, and weight room that are usually part of most condominium complexes. In a condominium complex, you also become part of a unique community where you are an integral part in the whole decision making process.

But then again, there are also some things that you should also know about condo living. Depending on each condo complex, there might be some restrictions being followed such as on owning pets, or having outdoor barbecues. Each condo unit owners are also requested to follow some rules of conduct on common areas such as passageways and lobbies. In a sense, a condo unit owner might not be as free in his own â€œhomeâ€ because he also has to respect the rights of his â€œneighborsâ€ living just a wall apart. That is the challenge that condo living carries with it. It will depend on the person if he will be able to come to grips with it.

you can own a house it is all yours

No yard work.and no snow removal. Exterior maintenance is normally done for you and often condos have a pool, club house and sometimes a fitness center

Down side -- little yard, lots of neighbors, parking lots and very LITTLE privacy.

the benefits of living in a condo versus living in a house are that there is less work to maintain it. Typically, the lawn is moved, leaves are raked, etc.

But keep in mind this does come w/ a price. You must pay homeowner's Association dues which can often increase rapidly.

condo fees always increase
noisy
too many rules
not enough parking
condo are usually ugly looking buildings
These are reasons not to live in a condo.

the amenities and services provided.

the association mow your lawn? other than that, nothing... they have to many rules to follow!

A condo is just an apartment that you own. It's like living in a hive, slammed against "neighbors" you may not like.You don't usually have a lockable garage to put your stuff in. You don't have a yard to have private parties in, you can't have a garden or outside pets.

condo u dont have to : mo the lawn, water the grass and flowers, pay for fertilizer,

house you can do: what ever you want to it

No outside maintenance such as mowing, roof repairs.
Disadvantages are screening by condo boards, failure of others to make their maintenance payments and major improvements. The last two will cost you a large extra levy.

The benefits are that you don't have to worry about lawn maintenance and snow removal. It isn't really cheaper than owning a house because of the association fees. And living that close to people can be aggravating.

Idk, i like my house:).

It's cheaper
not as big
lower mantinence
closer to other people

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