| 17 May |
The Neighborhood and Grounds |
For people who love convenience and do not want to be hassled by daily commutes, condos are a great investment and environment. Condo maintenance and upkeep is simpler than having to worry about re-seeding the lawn every year and having to mow the grass every week plus the tons of money you spend in landscaping, watering and weeding your lawns. That doesn’t say that these types of housing facilities do not have them, for most developments have some form of open space, and you get to pay for them in your dues that you pay monthly along with security and other maintenance costs. The general environment of your condo should also be a factor to consider when scouting out for a prospective housing unit for the better the neighborhood (whole picture including crime, safety and other factors). Location is the key and having everything within easy reach is better than having to spend hours on the freeway just to get a car load of groceries or that jar of pickles you happened to forget and the miss’s needs for lunch. If the condo you are purchasing has new developments all around it, then keep in mind that it may take time for the surrounding areas to develop and become an established community. If the development is in an already established area, then the prices would be higher but the atmosphere of community would be there all the time so no worry.