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There are many types of homes to choose from and each has its advantages and

disadvantages. Think about your needs before making a decision. Don’t forget to

look beyond the walls. The environment surrounding your home can be almost as

important as the environment inside of it.

A home containing one dwelling unit, that stands alone and sits on its own lot

thereby offering a greater degree of privacy.

A single-family home that is joined to another one by a common wall. It can

offer many of the advantages of a single-family detached home and is usually less

expensive to buy and maintain.

Two single-family homes located one above the other in a building. Often, the

owner lives in one unit and rents the other.

Many similar single-family homes, side-by-side, separated by common walls. They

can be freehold, condominiums, or rental units. They offer less privacy than a

single-family detached home but still provide a separate outdoor space. These homes

can cost less to buy and maintain—but they can also be large, luxury units.

Usually consists of two-storey homes stacked one on top of the other in a row of

four or more homes. The units may have more than one level. All units have direct

access from the outside.

Houses joined by garages or carports which provide access to the front and back

yards. Builders sometimes join basement walls so that link houses appear to be

single-family homes on small lots. These houses can be less expensive than singlefamily

detached homes.