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 walkways, and other landscaping issues. Third, if you rent, whether it’s a condo or an apartment, you won’t need to worry about common maintenance issues. Property owners are responsible for taking care of their tenants, so most of them will pay to fix leaky sinks, handle plumbing issues, replace broken appliances, and repair a malfunctioning furnace or air conditioning system, among other issues.
2. These homes offer increased accessibility.
Condo or apartment living, particularly if you’re centrally located, can offer more accessible living, as you’ll be closer to amenities and services (groceries, doctor’s offices), as well as entertainment and social activities (dining, concerts). It will be easier to walk to these places, or, if it’s something you enjoy, cycle. There’s also better access to public transportation so you don’t
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