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Boise Condominium Market Updates
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Buying a condo or townhome is becoming a great investment. Here's some things to verify to help it get there.
Posted by Bryant Forrester at 2:35 PM Comments (0)
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Transportation costs are a huge factor in your community's affordability.
Posted by Bryant Forrester at 10:30 AM Comments (1)
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Are you an "Extreme Commuter"?
Posted by Bryant Forrester at 4:11 PM Comments (3)
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Boise now has condos starting at $170,000 with financing available.
Posted by Bryant Forrester at 9:14 AM Comments (0)
Thursday, February 21, 2008
A national look at today's condominium buyers.
Posted by Bryant Forrester at 5:20 PM Comments (2)
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Boise's downtown development is a slow process, but there are several exciting projects underway or on the planning table.
Posted by Bryant Forrester at 3:21 PM Comments (5)

 

Boise Condominium Market

Pros of Boise condominium living

Owning a condo is quite different from owing a house. Here is how to understand if Boise condominium living is for you?

Considering buying a Boise condo? Owning a Boise condominium is quite different from owning a single-family home and comes with its own particularities. Before you jump into the Boise Idaho condo market with both feet, you should make sure that the Boise condominium lifestyle is right for you.

The benefits and drawbacks of condo living need to be weighed against your own criteria. Is security more important to you than distance from your neighbors? Are you comfortable with community living? Here is a list of the basic pros and cons of condo living to help you make your decision.

Pros

Location: There is a high concentration of condominiums in downtown Boise where land is at a premium. If you want to be in the heart of the city, a condominium may be a good choice.
Security: Having neighbors around makes it a lot easier to lock up and leave for a vacation or an extended period of time. Also, condominium buildings often have security features. This is particularly helpful if this is your second home, and you are only there for part of the year.
Low maintenance: No more backaches from mowing the lawn or shoveling snow. Condo living means someone else takes care of the plumbing problems or roof maintenance for you.
Affordability: While condominiums have a wide price range, the lower range is often within the budget of first-time buyers and singles who may find single-family houses unaffordable.
Amenities: Many Boise condominium developments offer a range of amenities in the common areas.
Condominium association: Every unit owner is a member of the condo association, which also has an elected board. The association serves to enforce bylaws, handles maintenance and repair issues, and deals with disputes with developers or between unit owners.

 
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