The price of a single-family house costs too much for many singles and families. Renting just means you’re paying someone else’s mortgage. This is why more home buyers today are looking at buying a condo. There are several good reasons living in a condo might be best for you.

1. Lower Costs

Have you always wanted to live on the water, but the cost of a house is beyond your price range? Take a look at waterfront condos for sale, you will find they are much more affordable.

A condo requires a smaller down payment, which makes it easier to qualify for a mortgage. Homeowner’s insurance will be cheaper on a condo than a house since you will only be paying to cover the inside. The monthly HOA fees will cover the insurance for the outside of the condo. Because you will be paying less for a condo, you can live in much more luxurious areas.

It will be cheaper to move in since most condos will already have appliances. And in some cases, repairs of the appliances will be covered by building maintenance.

2. Amenities

One of the best things about living in a condo is the amenities. Most condos will have all kinds of amenities like pools, party rooms, weight rooms, fitness centers, and some even have tennis courts and golf courses.

Think of all the money you can save once you get rid of your gym membership when you start using your condo’s fitness center and pool.

3. Freedom from Maintenance

When you own a home, you might find yourself spending half of your time mowing the lawn, painting the outside, and other upkeep tasks. When you own a condo, you won’t have to worry about any of those chores. You also won’t have to worry about any major repairs inside the condo either. Home repairs can add up and come unexpectedly, causing financial stress. 

The upkeep costs of owning a single-family home can add up to as much as 1% to 2% of the purchase price each year.

4. A Sense of Community

Living in a condo community can also create a closer community than you might find in a housing subdivision. With the recreation rooms and various amenities, it is easier to meet neighbors and socialize.

Some condos even cater to a specific age group, which makes it easy to meet new friends of your own age group with similar interests. This can be a great way for your kids to meet and hang out with new friends as well. You won’t have to worry about their safety while playing in the streets of a neighborhood. They can participate in community activities and just walk down the hall to their friend’s home.

These four reasons make living in a condo a better choice for a new home than buying a single-family home. A lower down payment and insurance make it much easier to afford your new home. The recreation and fitness centers give a condo a real sense of community making it easy to socialize.