Top 10 Reasons Why a Condo is for YOU

  1. Mowing the lawn is not for you.
  2. Forget the lawn, you hate to trim, pull weeds, and paint.
  3. You travel a lot for your job or your sanity.
  4. You have all these hobbies you want to pursue.
  5. You have been renting for years and wasting money.
  6. You want a pool but can’t afford it.
  7. You don’t want a big home that you have to take care of.
  8. You have very few friends and want to meet new people.
  9. You want a really good deal if you are going to buy something.
  10. You want to ensure your community adheres to rules and regulations.

Buying a condo is an excellent choice for those who either can’t afford the home of their dreams or those who want to scale down and enjoy their lives a little more. While renting has its place in life, it should never be a long term solution. Plus, if you are a busy person, home ownership will only cramp your style. Making a real estate investment is a sound contribution to your future and sometimes starting out a little slowly makes sense. Buying a condo first and a dream home later can make the transition from renting to home ownership a reality. Or, buying a condo in the later stages of your life instead of renting will keep your money working for you. Plus, condo ownership comes with amenities such as a community pool and a fitness center.  If you live alone, this can be a great way to meet people with similar interests.  Do you care about the way your environment looks?  Management companies do a great job of keeping condo properties in top condition; they keep the interest of the owners foremost because every condo owner pays a maintenance fee to keep the grounds and the property in top shape.

Whatever your situation in life, don’t rent forever or you will miss out on some financial freedom and / or quality of life that you deserve.

Whatever the reason, there are some great deals right now in condo sales.  With the recent downturn in the market, condo prices have been reduced significantly due to the abundant supply.  Don’t miss out on a chance at ownership at an affordable price.

We sell Tampa Bay Condos and can help you find the best deal.

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August 12, 2008

I agree – I live in Florida and mowing the yard in the hot sun is treacherous…

nice writing – I am going to add you to my rss reader.

Mike

August 20, 2008

The extras you get when buying a condo or loft can be appealing. A gym, business center, or a pool might not be something you could afford otherwise. I like #8,you need more friends!

I definitely agree that a lot of traveling people should live in a condo. This way they can leave and not worry about the yard among other things.

August 21, 2008

Condo’s are especially with high gas prices and longer commute times going to get a lot more action then in the past. I personally think if gas continues to increase in price condo’s could more become the norm.

August 21, 2008

Duh – I just thought of another important reason.

“You want a second home in Florida and want the flexibility and the freedom to come and go and not worry about upkeep”.

August 21, 2008

I love your list and I hope you won’t mind that I forwarded your URL to a realtor friend of mine. He sells condos on a major lake and usually they are “second homes” for his clientele!

August 25, 2008

If it wasnt for our dogs, we would consider a condo. I have looked at alot of them in the Fort Worth area. I have 3 Heelers and we almost dont have enough space for them now.

August 26, 2008

I’m with you Mike. I would love to live downtown in a loft, but I have 2 goldens. They both need so much exercise that I have to have a yard.

August 26, 2008

Definitely right on with #1 and #2!

September 25, 2008

Not having to mow a lawn would be a great bonus!! :P

April 18, 2009

While the benefits are there for condo ownership, the rewards do not outweigh the fact that you don’t really own the land and the appreciation on condos is way lower than homes. I would always go with something that has land cuz they don’t make more of it.

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