re: Would you ever buy a townhome?

<blockquote><b>Quoting 624582:</b>" I feel that they go overboard or hers does at least. She was asked to switch her porch light because ... [snip!] ... fined. What it boils down to is I don't like cookie cutter communities and I'd like freedom to do as I wished with my home."</blockquote>




Same here. They aren't for me but some are good and provide an affordable way for young families to own their own place.

Absolutely not. I love loud music, big pools, swing sets and running room for my kids and not being told how to take care of my property.

We're renting one right now, and will NEVER buy one.

i love ours, for the same reasons you listed.
i think the HOA is great, as it ensures the whole neighborhood looks nice.
the resale values are identical to those of homes, meaning they don't lose value simply for being a townhome.
in my neighborhood you can buy a small townhome for about 400k. it costs 600-700k to buy a single family home of the same square footage, in our same neighborhood, and they don't get the perks of the HOA.

<blockquote><b>Quoting TheNuge:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Erica! Jake & Abby's mom!:</b>" Would you ever buy a townhome? ... [snip!] ... as the outdoor maintenance is handled by the HOA. What dont you like about the place? Is the owner trying to sell it to you?"</blockquote>


I love mine actually...its in an awesome neighborhood and has tons of upgrades