Whether you are purchasing a new home or trying to sell your home, you have several different options. Some are more affordable than others. You might want to look at single family homes, condos, or townhomes.

Townhomes offer space, privacy, and cost

Typically, townhomes offer more space and privacy than apartments or condos. They also tend to be less expensive, which makes them a good option for families and first-time buyers.

Townhomes are usually multi-story buildings. They typically have an entrance, living room, kitchen, and one or more bedrooms on the first floor. The second floor contains an office and some common areas. The interior space may also include a patio or enclosed backyard.

These homes can also be arranged in clusters. They are usually part of a larger development. These communities may include a swimming pool and fitness center.

Single-family houses were seldom built on speculation

Generally speaking, the Cleveland metro area isn't the most pedestrian of places to live, if you have a compass in your hand and you are lucky enough to be a bit taller than the average rat. During the Great Depression of the early 1930s, Cleveland was in the doldrums, but you wouldn't know it from the plethora of bars, clubs and eateries that lined the streets. The best places to play were in close quarters. Afforded with a fair amount of pixie dust and the right incentives, this giddy up could re-enroll itself as the next best place to live.

Multi-family residential classification

Several things can be said about the multi-family housing industry, but one thing's for sure: there's no shortage of properties to choose from. For instance, condos, single family homes, coops, and apartment buildings are just a few of the properties on the market. The market for multi-family properties is a growing segment, and it's important for real estate professionals to stay abreast of the latest trends in order to help them make informed decisions when making a purchase. In addition, the industry is constantly evolving, as new developments emerge and existing properties change hands.

Restrictive covenants in the deeds to the properties in the development

Usually recorded in title deeds, restrictive covenants are a legal encumbrance that is imposed on real property. This encumbrance can be positive or negative. The most common types of restrictive covenants encumber residential and commercial properties.

Restrictive covenants are typically made as a condition of sale of a property. This is often the case when landowners are trying to control the use of land or the construction of buildings on it. Typically, restrictive covenants are not contrary to express law but rather are enforced for a legitimate public purpose.

Underfunding of residential schooling led to illness and death

During the early part of the 20th century, residential schools operated in all provinces and territories of Canada. These schools were run by the federal government, the provincial governments, and church organizations. There were over 80 schools operating across Canada during the era.

Residential schools were aimed at assimilating Indigenous children into the Euro-Canadian culture. There was a high death rate among the students in these schools. The federal government was aware of the high death rate, and opted to do nothing. The government never established health and safety standards for these institutions.

Condominiums have lounge areas, pools, gyms

Having a pool, gym, and a lounge area in your condo can be an absolute luxury. This may come as no surprise when you consider that most properties come with an on site maintenance team, or in some cases, an on site concierge. As the competition in the condo world intensifies, many of the above mentioned amenities are being rolled out in small batches to keep up with the competition.

The best way to find out what amenities your condo building has is to contact the local real estate agent, or in some cases, go to the property and comb through the building's floor plans on your own. Aside from the usual suspects, you may also be surprised by some of the more unique properties that are available in the area.

REITs trade on the public exchange market

Buying real estate Investment trusts (REITs) on the public exchange market offers investors an easy and affordable way to invest in real estate. REITs offer access to a wide range of real estate assets and can diversify a portfolio. REITs are also a great way to earn passive income from real estate.

Unlike most stocks, REITs tend to have low volatility and offer above-average dividend yields. This is because REITs own real estate that generates cash flow. This regular cash flow can support debt payments and help ensure dividends will continue to be paid.