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Frederick Town homes, Offering The Best of Both Worlds

Town homes, or townhouses as they are commonly referred to, provide owners with the space of a home coupled with the convenience of an apartment. Living in aFrederick townhome is an ideal option for singles, couples, and families. With these homes, you get the benefits of home ownership without the headaches of a great deal of upkeep.

In addition, living in a townhome also means having the space to start a family, operate a small home-based business or pursue a personal hobby. Owning more land is what makes  Frederick County new home construction more expensive than an apartment or a townhome, however there are several advantages. The Homeowners Association fee is, in comparison, much less than other Frederick communities. Generally, Townhomes are designed with three levels so as to offer the same amount of space as that of a normal house. A house with roughly the same square footage will typically cost much more than a townhouse. Typically, the upkeep, expenses and utilities associated with townhomes are much less than a traditional house.

All townhomes will have at least one common wall. Privacy is normally not a concern when these walls are built with quality, thick construction. This common wall is what makes living in a Town home the same as living in an apartment. The amount of deck or patio space offered is another factor that differentiates a Townhome from an apartment. Another advantage of Frederick County new homes over apartment rentals is that they present you with an investment that appreciates in value with time. Deciding what choice to make between these two types of houses will depend on various factors including your income, family size, the propensity to own as opposed to renting, and lifestyle.


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