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All you need to know about townhomes




Buying a home is a huge and important investment. Today, the real estate industry provides various options for the buyers. There are vacant lands, where you can construct a house as per your choice and budget. Some prefer buying condos, while the other opts for town homes.
A Town home is any structure which shares a building with other units. It is an attached and lies next to other similar types of properties, but separated by a common wall. 

The benefits of living in a townhouse 

•    You get more living space than condos and single independent homes at almost the same price.
•    It combines the perks of both single-family house and a condo, but cheaper as compared to the single-family houses. 

•    Although, the unit shares a common wall, but properties are placed side by side, so you get privacy. 

•    The outside space is limited, so it requires less maintenance. 

•    The houses share a common wall offering better security. Also, they offer loads of amenities like swimming pools, tennis courts and fitness center. All these facilities help you to refresh during the weekends. 

Features that make townhomes a must buy: 

•    Less commitment: Although you own a space of your own, but area being less you don’t have to bother much about its maintenance. 

·         Amenities: You get entertainment amenities and recreational facilities like pools, tennis courts, playgrounds and a lot more. 

•    Price and ownership: These units are cheap as compared to single family homes and condos and ownership is also simple. 

•    Security: However, these units are not guarded 24/7, but common wall sharing makes burglary difficult. The people living in the neighborhood are quite helpful. Moreover, the number of units is less, so you tend to know everybody in the neighborhood as well.

Things to consider

·         Investing in it also includes buying a homeowner association. So prior buying a townhouse, verify the association documents and other financial statements.

·         Check the condition of the unit.

·         You also have to pay property taxes and mortgage charges. Also, it may need a bit renovation or appliance replacement. 

For buying Townhomes, get in touch with a reputable and licensed real estate agent. You can search for them online or in local directories. Check their track record and reputation. You can also read their reviews online on the third party sites before you make up your mind. 

SouthernUtah Realty is your trusted real estate agents for St George Utah Townhomes. Get in touch with us for more details on the area and latest property listing. We will be happy to help you.

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