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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I didn't think I would like TH living, but I do. [b]We have brick between the units, though, so we don't hear music, tv, etc.[/b] For me, the big pros have been: (1) little yard maintenance, (2) getting to know the neighbors, (3) low cost to maintain (e.g, our roof is so tiny that it cost $2,500 to replace), (4) separation of space (kids go to bed on third floor and we can hang out and entertain in the finished basement without keeping them up; we also have guests stay in the basement, so they have their own separate area); and (5) small morgage payment. It also helps that we live in a walkable neigborhood that we love. If we lived farther out, I imagine I would prefer a SFH.

We do smell cooking noises occassionally, and I would be pretty annoyed if our neighbors smoked. We also rent a storage unit because I was tired of having all of our closets jam-packed with stuff.[/quote]

This depends on where you are looking, OP.  Are you looking at new construction or an older home in the city?  I live in a 90 year old semi-detached TH in DC and I routinely hear my neighbor's music through the walls.  And when they sit on their front porch with their friends and chain smoke I have to leave my front windows closed and can't be on my own front porch to enjoy nice weather. They are nice people, but it is supremely annoying.  I look forward to the day we sell and buy a detached SFH. Hopefully with LOTS of space between us and the neighbors.  Buying a TH is a crapshoot b/c you don't know your neighbors.  If these are things you can't live with, you need to think about that.

I agree with the PP who said that if you intend to stay put long-term, buy the SFH and upgrade over time.  Just one person's opinion.  Good luck with your decision and your search.[/quote]

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