Rural
Girl Tips- Should you Buy a Condo?
“ I
don’t want to pay condo fees!” If I only had a dollar every time I hear that
line. My suggestion when I do? Lets sit down and do the math. Condos aren’t for
everyone, but for some people they are really a fabulous alternative to owning
a home. These are my reason’s to
consider this option:
• LOCATION: Condos
are located close to main
roads, bus routes and
local amenities. Suite owners can often walk to run errands, dine out and
shop. Some Condos are so well situated that purchasers own vehicles by choice,
rather than necessity.
•DESIGN: Space is designed well in condos to allow
you to use each room. People generally love the layouts. Developers
are designing to maximize square footage. We see lots of main floor open concept
layouts with everything you need on one floor.
•AMENITIES: Some condos off common
areas which
are very useful.
They are, in essence, extensions of your living space. From pools to party
rooms, fitness facilities, theatres, kids’ play areas and rooftop lounges, the
opportunities to exercise, entertain and relax with neighbours are exciting.
•PRICE: Condos are generally an affordable choice.
The
condo fees you pay are for future maintenance like roofs, windows and doors,
snow, grass etc.
•CONVENIENCE: Located
close to transit and local shops and services. Some condos offer the
ability to eliminate expenses such as gym fees, because residents can work out
right in their buildings. Many condo residents go together to
organize weekly grocery delivery, drug store delivery & often cleaning
services.
•SECURITY: Condo’s offer security services and
operate like a neighborhood watch with people helping each other. If you travel
just lock the door and leave with all of your outside maintenance done for you.
•NEIGHBOURS: A condo is a vertical community
where you meet and get to know neighbours in the lobby, elevator, hallways,
sidewalks and
amenity spaces. Condo residents tend to look out for one another and notice
when anything is amiss.
•INVESTMENT POTENTIAL: A
condo can be a lucrative investment. There is always a market for condos.
•CHOICE: What’s your fancy — traditional,
contemporary, modern? You’ll find all of those styles and more available in
today’s buildings. And how about suite designs? The variety of layouts is sure
to have something for just about everyone.
•VALUE: Everything is relative. When you
compare prices, especially with low-rise homes, remember that a condo is a
great buy. Regardless of your suite’s square footage, you enjoy thousands of
square footage of amenity spaces. And with today’s world being so frantic and
hectic, people are opting for the convenience of the condo lifestyle.