Townhomes -VS- Condominiums, differences?

Jacksonville Florida Townhome Communities 

We have over 40 Jacksonville Florida Townhome Communities featured on our main website. Townhomes are deeded as single family homes, however they are attached together.  Traditionally, townhome buildings are two stories, and there are no neighbors above or below you.  The main differences between townhomes and condominiums are 1.) In a townhome you actually own a piece of land, as opposed to owning an equal share of the common area, and 2.)There are typically no exterior building insurance policies on townhomes, which would require you have your own homeowners insurance on the property.

Pros and Cons of owning a townhome vs. buying a condo: PRO:Condominium dues/fees are typically much more expensive, due to the fact that condominiums have exterior building insurance. CON- sometimes years after being built, when roofs, siding, or paint needs to be replaced, they are not always  replaced at the same time.  Different units can deteriorate at different rates, depending on how well maintained they are.  This can lead to units looking very different over long periods of time.  PRO-Not having a neighbor on top of you or below you like many condominiums have, PRO-Usually you will not have "assessments" for new roofs, siding, ext., like condominiums have after time. There are many townhome communities in Jacksonville Florida and Northeast Florida meeting all budgets and lifestyles. When buying any townhome or Condominium in Jacksonville Florida, it is important to have a Realtor guide you through the process. ITS ABOUT TIME! It is finally more cost effective to own a townhome rather than rent! There is an excellent window of opportunity out there right now, with this $7,500 first time buyer tax credit, coupled with low rates and dirt cheap prices! Click on the link to view all Jacksonville townhome communities with homes for sale and profiles for every community

Featured Jacksonville Townhome Communities

Brightwater | Drayton Park | Summerfield | Midtowne | Ironwood | Georgetown | Sumerlin at Bartram Park Townhome Community | Emerald Preserve at Bartram Park | Stonefield at Bartram Park | Tuscany Village | The Gables | Stonehaven @ Aberdeen | Villages of Summer Lakes