Many baby-boomers, as they transition from raising a family to the “empty-nester phase or from a full-time career into a somewhat slower-paced retiree lifestyle also relocate to a place with a warmer climate like here in Tampa Bay, Many of those people would also like to reduce and simplify the work associated with home ownership. Yet, these folks do not want to give up the pride and sense of stability that comes with owning your own home.
The option of renting may be appealing to some, but most of us still want to “own our own home.” In the Tampa Bay real estate market today, there are options to meet the needs and desires of everyone, and many people are finding that the condominium lifestyle offers many of the benefits of home ownership without all the drudgery that comes with a single-family home.
Condos in Tampa Bay come in all shapes and sizes, in all sorts of locations from urban living spaces close to the arts and cultural and sporting venues of downtown Tampa like those at The Place at Channelside or on the waterfront on Harbour Island, Davis Island or along Bayshore Boulevard. Other condos are set in more suburban areas, like Westchase or Wesley Chapel, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and closer to regional shopping malls, parks, nature trails and such.
There are high-rise towers, two and three-story townhomes and single story villas. Some single story villas and patio homes are attached while others are free-standing. Many offer garages,while some provide community swimming pools, spas and fitness centers. There are one, two and three bedroom units, some even have four bedrooms. There are condos with one, two and three baths. Some are relatively simple in layout while others can be truly opulent. Some have simple views of the surrounding units while others have scenic views of golf courses or of the waters of Tampa Bay or the Gulf of Mexico. They range in size from less than 650 square feet to well over 2,000 square feet of living space.
Regardless of which type or style of condo you buy, the condominium lifestyle relieves you of the responsibility for lawn and garden work, exterior building maintenance, and, if there is a pool, maintenance of that facility as well. You can go about your life knowing that the yard in front and around your home will always look well cared for, that exterior building maintenance is being done by licensed and bonded professionals, and that your property will always be in compliance with all local ordinances.
Depending on the style of condo you buy, the condominium association may also take care of other common amenities such as a well-appointed lobby, access security, libraries, fitness centers, and meeting rooms, all facilities you’ll get to use without the effort involved in having one of your own.
Another significant benefit of living in a condominium is your personal sense of safety and security. Just the fact that you live in a building with others gives you a sense of security knowing that there is likely someone else watching what’s going on most of the time including when you come home after dark from an evening out. Most condominium properties are well lighted and some are gated; some even have full-time security personnel on site. You do need to understand that such amenities aren’t free.
Your condominium association fee will, of course, be higher as you add extra layers of convenience and security, but for many of us, those extra services are provided to you in a condominium setting at a much lower cost than you could provide the same services on your own in a single family home.
If you are moving to Tampa Bay, or considering downsizing and/or simplifying your life, don’t rule out the condominium lifestyle option until you’ve let me introduce you to one of more of the many condominium options available to you at attractive prices today in Tampa Bay Florida.
I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about Tampa Bay condominiums if you'll complete my brief Request for Tampa Bay real estate information form. You may also E-Mail Me at your convenience. For more immediate action, call me at 813-263-6806. I'd be delighted to chat with you today.
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