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4 Home, Lawn & Garden, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Condo or house: What's best for you? Making the decision to buy a home is just the first of many choices first time home buyers face. Assessing your lifestyle is the next step and that leads to one big question in particular: house or condo. "There are benefits and pitfalls to both houses and condos­ especially for first time home buyers' budgets," says Chris Wisniewski, Associate Vice President, Real Estate Secured Lending, TD Canada Trust. Wisniewski recommends buyers weigh the pros and cons of houses and condos before making their choice. Some pros and cons include: House Pros: · You don't have to pay fees for amenities and services you don't use. · You can renovate more freely to personalize your home. Cons: · You have to maintain your home and property. · Your expenses are not always predictable. · Affordability often equals to a longer commute Condo Pros: · Your building may feature some additional security features that you may appreciate such as a doorman or cameras and convenient amenities like a gym, a party room or a pool. · Your monthly expenses are relatively predictable and usually cover New this year... Wednesday Evenings - 4 pm to 7 pm June 16 to October 6, 2010 Market located on Wesleyan St at Main St Explore Downtown Georgetown and the Farmers' Markets... with fresh local produce, crafts, vegetables, meats, baked goods and over 100 businesses to serve you! your maintenance-- from shovelling the driveway to mowing the lawn. · Usually located in an urban environment meaning less of a commute. Cons: · In addition to your condo fees, you may face additional payments for expenses your condo corporation deems necessary such as roof repairs. · You're often living in much closer proximity to neighbours which can equate to more noise. --www.newscanada.com Come for the freshness, stay for the fun! Upcoming Events in Downtown Georgetown Saturdays from Mid June to Thanksgiving Weekend - 8:30 to 1pm Georgetown Farmers' Market Friday, August 20 - 5 to 11 pm Georgetown's Rock N Roll N Classics Saturday, October 2 - 12:30 to 4pm International Flavours - Passports for sale Mid-September Saturday, October 30 - 11 to 1pm Masquerade on Main - Halloween Event Garden Supplies Landscape Supplies We cover you from start to finish on all your outdoor living · Over 40 Years Experience · Experienced Staff to Help You Choose The Best For Your Home · Design Service Available · One of the Largest Selections of Patio Slabs · Aggregates · Top Soil · Decorative Stone · Mulches D&N formerly All Homeowners & Contractors Welcome www.downtowngeorgetown.com 905-846-1818 10064 Hurontario St · Brampton