Thursday, March 27, 2008

Reasons why condos are a great second home!

If you make a Pasadena Condo or Pasadena Townhome your second home chances are you will be very happy with your choice.

More than seven in 10 condo and townhome owners say they are satisfied with their purchase, according to a recent survey conducted by Zogby International for the Foundation for Community Association Research. The foundation conducts surveys periodically to keep track of the perceptions of owners who live in condos and townhomes and also to identify trends in the condo market.

There are a number of reasons why satisfaction is such a big trend in regards to communities governed by homeowners associations. Compared to single‑family homes, condos are generally less expensive. Cheaper prices make condos cheaper to operate as a vacation home, because property taxes, homeowners insurance and utility bills cost less. Townhomes and condos are also easy on your back!


Landscaping chores are not managed by you but by the association. Given the average condo has a smaller sq. footage than the average single family home keeping the interior clean and up to date is much easier. If this property is a vacation home then this means much less time and money spent on upkeep.

What's more, the homeowners association, as the community's on‑site governing body, is there to serve the best interests of the community. The association protects your home's value, provides security for the community and uses a professional management company to keep on top of operations.

Furthermore, the association is there to serve the best interests of the community. They protect your homes valuem, provides security and uses professional management companies to keep on track of operations.

All and all, with a single‑family home, not only could you spend more, but you are also pretty much on your own keeping things in working order. And lets face it who wants to being doing that when you could be enjoying your investment and entertaining guests!!

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