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Over the past couple of weeks we have been helping a few clients buy condos. I have showed quite a few different types of condos. Townhouses, apartment style and lofts. There are lots of options out there right not. But today I want to talk a little about Kitchener-Waterloo townhouses.
Townhouse style condos offer great value because they often have a lower cost per square foot then some of the apartment style offerings. The monthly fee is often lower as well. With townhouse style condos, you sometimes get a little patio area and possibly a deck. This is ideal if you want to host a bbq or you like to have a little area to let out your pets. Keep in mind that some condos won’t allow pets so you will need to look at the rules and regulations.
Townhouses sometimes offer more parking options. The unit might have it’s own garage and driveway.
Depending on the unit, you might have maintenance included in the condo fee which means you will never have to worry about replacing a roof or pay for any exterior maintenance. You are still responsible to pay for any maintenance within your unit. So if you need a new furnace you will need to pay for that yourself.
There are currently 24 non-freehold condominiums for sale in Kitchener-Waterloo ranging in price 134,900 – 350,000. 3 of these townhouses are less then 5 years old.
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We are a full-time real estate team in Waterloo Region, Woolwich & Wellesley Townships. We enjoy assisting buyers and sellers with the purchase or sale of real estate in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Elmira, Wellesley, Wilmot, Drayton and everywhere in between. If you would like us to help you with your home search, please check out our brand-newfree search website or if you are thinking of selling, get a free market evaluation.
Kitchener Waterloo and Cambridge offer a huge selection of condos, lofts or singles. Whether you want to live in a Kaufman loft, a Keats Way condo, a single-family in Doon South or a townhouse in North Waterloo the choices are endless. But which is the best option?
I have written similar blogs about this topic before but it never seems to get old. I have lots of clients who say to me they would never pay a condo fee. I have other clients who say, they want somewhere that will allow them the freedom to come and go as they please without having to worry about maintenance. Whatever the case is, people have their preference and here are a couple of thoughts to ponder.
One of the cons to condo living is the extra monthly fee you have to pay for maintenance. I had a client say to me recently that they feel that the monthly condo fee is a waste of money. These people lived in a single-family home for 30 years and were used to doing all of their own maintance and upkeep on their house. My goal with them was to explain the benefits of condo living. One benefit I shared with them was that condo living would allow them the flexibility to travel for extended periods of time while leaving the condo unattended. All maintenane and upkeep is taken care of for them. No snow to shovel and no grass to mow. We have many clients who own condos and lofts who absolutely love that they don’t have to worry about these types of things.
Choosing a condominium over a single-family home is about choosing a lifestyle. If you are used to living in a single-family home then moving into a condominium could be a huge shock to you. But wouldn’t it be great to not have to be responsible for repairs or other maintenance. What about underground parking or access to a swimming pool? These are all amenities you can expect from living in a condominium.
Overall, condominiums are a pretty secure investment for buyers over the last ten years. With diligent research on your part, you’ll be able to answer your own “which option is better?” question in the end and feel good about your decision.
By Warren McNeil,
Kaufman loft, a Keats Way condo, a single-family in Doon South or a townhouse in North Waterloo the choices are endless. But which is the best option?
Choosing a condominium over a single-family home is about choosing a lifestyle. If you are used to living in a single-family home then moving into a condominium could be a huge shock to you. But wouldn’t it be great to not have to be responsible for repairs or other maintenance. What about underground parking or access to a swimming pool? These are all amenities you can expect from living in a condominium.
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