Will I be happy in a condo?
Will I be happy in a condo? If you've been house shopping, especially in an urban area, you've likely wondered if you should opt for a condo. And why not? Condos offer homebuyers affordability and convenience. Condos are essentially the medium between an apartment and a house. But living in one can drive you insane if you're not cut out for communal living. You've got to weigh the pros and cons before you take the plunge and purchase one. Wondering if you'd be happy in a condo? Answering these 9 questions will tell you: Question 1. How much free time and extra cash did you have last week? Owning a home leads to chores ranging from lawn care to roof repair. In a condo, the association pays someone to handle those chores. That's why it collects a monthly condo fee. "If you realize you have no business spending your nonexistent free time mowing your lawn, shoveling snow out of your driveway and scooping disgusting muck out of your gutter...