Two houses, which one will you choose?

Question

1. A detached single family house $310,000, no HOA fees
1 bdrm, 1bath, 435 sq ft (small), lot size 800 sq ft (backyard)
Located at a good neighborhood.
1 uncovered parking but it's one block away.

2. Condo on 2nd floor, $300,000. HOA fees $200/month.
2bdrm, 2 bath, 830 sq ft. No lot.
Located in an okay neighborhood.
2 covered parking spaces at the car pool.

I live in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Answer 1

how many people? if more than 1 definitely #2

Still if only 1 I would lean towards #2 for comfort and re-sale value.

Answer 2

2

Answer 3

Neither-those prices are outrageous! I could get a brand new 3 or 4 bedroom brick house with an attached garage around here for a lot less than that. Probably in the $250,000 range. And $200 /month hoa fees???? I think not. I used to pay only about $40/yr.

Answer 4

I would take the second floor condo. Several reasons: almost twice the size; 2nd floor is safer from breakins through windows; extra covered parking space; neighborhoods are only as safe as you are. The safest place in the world is dangerous if you don't take care.

Answer 5

Neither one, I like my freedom to much. How much interest? Actual cost of home after interest.Oh, the neighborhood nazi's want you to pant it what color? You can't have a bird bath, then I guess a live chicken would be out of the question. I thought this was America. Yeah, I want a little acreage, so I can grow a garden, and my critters can run free, and no one can tell me what color to paint my house. To many restrictions.

Answer 6

I like owning a home with a yard but its alot of work. If id didnt have a husband to do the maintanance id go with a condo. Those prices are outrageous though.

Answer 7

# 2

Answer 8

The condo

Answer 9

#2

Where do you live??? Come to Richmond VA and you get a brand new 4 bd, 2 bth home in a great neighborhood for that price

Answer 10

# 2 all the way