If you’re thinking about buying a condo for sale in DC Ranch, you need to make sure you’re cut out for condo living – but where do you even begin?
This expert guide to the pros and cons of living in a condo can help you make the right choice.
Are You Cut Out for Condo Living?
Condominium ownership can be exceptionally rewarding – especially when it’s in a community that just “fits” with your lifestyle. However, not everyone is meant to be a condo owner; some people are simply better off in a house.
Here’s what you need to consider before you start touring homes and condos in DC Ranch:
- Upkeep, maintenance, landscaping and yardwork
- Rules from owner associations
- What kind of community fits your lifestyle and the amenities you want
- Privacy and seclusion
House vs. Condo: Upkeep and Maintenance
Many condo owners report that the biggest perk is having a home of their own without the added responsibility of fixing everything that goes haywire.
In a condo, you can build equity and call someone in to make repairs (that you may not even have to pay for directly, but through association fees) or handle routine maintenance. You won’t have to worry about:
- Roofing
- Landscaping
- Exterior paint
- Paving the driveway or maintaining sidewalks
However, some people prefer to handle these things themselves; if you’re one of them (or if you’d prefer to save some cash monthly in the form of association dues), it might be better for you to buy a house for sale in DC Ranch.
House vs. Condo: Owner Associations
If you’re buying a home in DC Ranch, you’ll be part of a homeowners or condominium association, but each has a different set of rules for residents. Some condo developments limit residents to one small pet, for example, while a homeowners association may restrict fencing or exterior paint colors. If you’re interested in any of DC Ranch’s communities, ask your Realtor® to help you learn about the CC&Rs (that’s association lingo for covenants, conditions and restrictions that a community’s residents are subject to).
House vs. Condo: Your Lifestyle and Amenities
For most condominium developments, it’s all about a sense of shared community. You’ll find swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness centers and the works – but that’s not always true in single-family home developments. (You may have those amenities in your own backyard, but they’re not necessarily all open to the entire community or paid for by association dues.)
House vs. Condo: Privacy and Seclusion
Many condo owners feel that they have less privacy than people who own single-family homes do, too. You’ll share walls with your neighbors, and you’ll bump into each other from time to time – which you’re less likely to do when you have a private driveway leading to your private garage.
Are You Looking for a Home for Sale in DC Ranch?
If you’re trying to find the perfect home in DC Ranch, we can help. Call us at 480-360-0281 or get in touch with us online. We’ll help you explore condos and single-family homes that meet your needs so you can make the right decision for your future.
In the meantime, check out our:
- Country Club Village homes for sale
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Don Matheson
Realtor | Founder
The Matheson Team
RE/MAX Fine Properties
21000 N. Pima Rd., #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
866-613-8356
don@scottsdalerealestate.com
