CHAPTER4 Condo or Apartment Li Apartment Living
Maybe you aren’t interested in purchasing another house, whether it’s a small detached house or a townhouse, then dealing with many of the responsibilities that come with that. But maybe you aren’t yet ready to jump into community living either. Consider purchasing or renting a condominium or apartment instead. Condos and apartments are popular choices for homeowners looking to downsize who aren’t interested in owning a house or moving into senior housing. These types of dwellings are often the perfect size for many downsizers. Finding the right type of condo or apartment in the right neighborhood that meets your needs, with the right amount of space, can actually improve your quality of life. Here are some of the advantages of condo and apartment living:
1. You’ll have less upkeep and maintenance.
Less overall upkeep is a major benefit — and one of the most attractive — for many homeowners when downsizing from a larger house to a condo or apartment. First, there are fewer indoor chores to manage since you have less space and fewer rooms to clean and maintain regularly, including tidying, dusting, sweeping, wiping down, and scrubbing. Second, most condos and apartments include homeowners association (HOA) fees that cover maintenance of the grounds and community amenities. You won’t need to worry about mowing your grass, weeding your garden, shoveling snow off
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