One things is for sure - condos are here to stay even though their prices are going up in some areas and going down in other areas. It looks like condo living is being the way of the future and there are several quite diversified reasons why they are so popular.
Many of us feel safer living in a close community that offers protection of some sort which means that it's obviously a reflection on our society. There is also the fact that most condo owners live up higher than ground level and it is known that more burglaries happen in first floor condos.
A higher proportion of condos are also being built as gated communities these days, so condos offer much more security than a single family dwelling. Many condos offer underground parking as well as 24 hour security patrols.
Security is a big factor for all of us, but especially older people who may feel frail. With the baby boomers reaching retirement age, the largest ever population of pensioners will be looking for secure housing.
We want to have more peace and do fewer chores as age creeps upon us. Another reason why a condo is so appealing as most condo maintenance is looked after by the management. It seems so appealing to be able to walk through lawns that are watered, fed, and cut by someone else as well as swimming in a pool that is always at the perfect Ph balance.
Members of the retirement population may also like condos and the reason behind this is because it is easy to find friends in the unit and to visit without too much effort. A lot of the condos also have a balcony and once your back does not let you do the gardening anymore, then this is about enough outdoors.
For those who are gardening buffs, they can look for a condo block that has large balconies and grow vegetables in pots. Make sure that you are able to grow vegetation on your balconies, this 'permission' thing may be an unfamiliar idea for those who are moving from single family dwellings.
There are also house rules in condos. They are there to protect rather than to hinder, but they are all individually designed. Rules can be vastly different from one condo unit to another. It would be extremely important to check the rules before you make your decision to buy.
If you are planning to make a change, then there will be no conflict in your life if you ever find a condo that has the type of rules that would fit into your normal lifestyle pattern.
Many of us feel safer living in a close community that offers protection of some sort which means that it's obviously a reflection on our society. There is also the fact that most condo owners live up higher than ground level and it is known that more burglaries happen in first floor condos.
A higher proportion of condos are also being built as gated communities these days, so condos offer much more security than a single family dwelling. Many condos offer underground parking as well as 24 hour security patrols.
Security is a big factor for all of us, but especially older people who may feel frail. With the baby boomers reaching retirement age, the largest ever population of pensioners will be looking for secure housing.
We want to have more peace and do fewer chores as age creeps upon us. Another reason why a condo is so appealing as most condo maintenance is looked after by the management. It seems so appealing to be able to walk through lawns that are watered, fed, and cut by someone else as well as swimming in a pool that is always at the perfect Ph balance.
Members of the retirement population may also like condos and the reason behind this is because it is easy to find friends in the unit and to visit without too much effort. A lot of the condos also have a balcony and once your back does not let you do the gardening anymore, then this is about enough outdoors.
For those who are gardening buffs, they can look for a condo block that has large balconies and grow vegetables in pots. Make sure that you are able to grow vegetation on your balconies, this 'permission' thing may be an unfamiliar idea for those who are moving from single family dwellings.
There are also house rules in condos. They are there to protect rather than to hinder, but they are all individually designed. Rules can be vastly different from one condo unit to another. It would be extremely important to check the rules before you make your decision to buy.
If you are planning to make a change, then there will be no conflict in your life if you ever find a condo that has the type of rules that would fit into your normal lifestyle pattern.
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