What's a Condo? What's a Patio Home?

In arizona a condominium is a type of ownership. But most people that are looking at buying Real Estate are interested in the type of construction or building type.

Is it apartment style, townhouse, patio home or a single family Detached home?

An apartment style home generally will have neighbors on either side or behind and neighbors above or below you. This is a three story building with elevators for the home owners on the second and third floors.

Townhome style will have neighbors on either side, but not above or below. You'll probably get some private outdoor space with a privacy wall, but not always. The front space will be common areas. Some townhomes have carports or assigned parking. A few will have garages.

Patio Homes may have neighbors on either side. They look more like single family homes with attached walls. They have front yards that are usually maintained by the homeowners association and drive ways. They have back yards in most cases.

Single Family Detached Homes have no shared walls. This blog won't be dealing with aspects of owning this type of property.

All these properties can be single level or multiple levels. Apartment style homes can be single level, but not street level. These properties can be 2-3-4 plexes, clustered, string or high rise in nature.