Any time you’re making a large purchase, you want to be sure you’ve covered all of the information you need to know before you commit. If you’re considering moving into a townhome, you’ll want to review the standard questions with your realtor. A few pertain specifically to townhomes that you should never forget to ask.
Pricing and Market Estimation
Housing prices are rising all over Canada, but there’s good news for potential home buyers who are reaching retirement age and looking to downsize from their homes in the city. The good news you’ll be happy to hear is that there are still areas in Ontario where you can buy a home at excellent value.
There are new homes in Niagara Region in beautiful communities like Ridgeway that are priced at a more reasonable value than anything you can get in a large city like Toronto or Vancouver. Talk to a custom homebuilder about prices in lower Ontario communities if you’re interested in cashing in on a large property you no longer need or want to maintain. Bungalow detached and townhomes are more expensive than two story but offer much better value and are suited to aging in place.
What is the Neighbourhood Like?
You might find an excellent price for the townhome you are potentially buying, but don’t forget to find out what the area you’ll be living in will be like. If you’re about toretire and want to be sure you’ll be moving to a community that will help to promote the best lifestyle throughout your golden years, there’s likely no better way to guarantee that you find what you’re looking for than to move into an active adult lifestyle community.
What is an Active Adult Lifestyle Community?
An active adult lifestyle community is a neighbourhood where you’ll be able to live around people of a similar age who share similar interests. Such communities also exist to promote the active and social lifestyles that senior citizens need to stay as healthy and happy as possible during their retirement years.
Suppose you haven’t already heard of an active adult lifestyle community. In that case, you should get in contact with a company specializing in building beautiful custom homes in this setting to find out more about how you can make a plan for a long and fulfilling retirement.
What Leisure Activities are Located Near My Home?
If you want to ensure that you continue to practice the habit of incorporating daily exercise into your life, you need to live in an area where the kinds of physical activities you enjoy most are easily accessible.
It is no secret that physical and social well-being contribute enormously to a person’s ability to enjoy good health. Before purchasing one, consider what kind of leisure activities are available near your new townhome.
As in the case of increased socialization, you can ensure that you get all of the access to physical fitness that you require when you opt to build or buy a new townhome in an active adult lifestyle community. Find a company that offers custom options in newly built townhomes to ensure your retirement is everything you’ve been waiting to experience.
