Why do you LOVE Condo Living?

Often, when I'm speaking with people about their condos and about living in condos, I can hear in their voices how much they really like the Condo Living lifestyle.  So for this week's blog I decided to ask a few folks what it is that they really LOVE about living in their condo and condo community.  The answers I got were not unexpected, but I was surprised by how strongly many people feel about the lifestyle.  I walked away with a number of different reasons why people LOVE Condo Living.

Community Appearance

The issue that I kept hearing time and time again is how proud people feel about their community's appearance, particulary the landscaping.  As Tom Goodrich of Canyon Sands put it, "The grounds are kept nice, our place always looks good."  And Art Quinones of Sundial agreed, "It's beautifully landscaped and has nice greenbelt areas."  We don't always think about it, but given that we are living in the desert it takes a lot of work to keep our beautiful environments.  John Colen of Sunrise Alejo said it well, "We have lush green grass and lots of trees which makes living in the desert pleasant."

Community

Another common element for people was the sense of community they feel in their condo developments.  John Colen says he, "enjoys socializing with all the neighbors and the snowbirds.  My condo is the hangout for all my friends...it's a great gathering place as we have many friends that live in the complex."  Tom Goodrich agreed, "You can feel a sense of community, you know many of your neighbors." 

Carefree Living

Who wouldn't like the concept of "Lock-n-Go", simply locking your door when you're gone and not worrying about who's going to take care of the pool or mow the lawn?  June Papadeas of Canyon Sands agrees 100%, "I love condo living because it allows me the freedom to be away from my home worry free.  I can just lock the front door and know the property and all facilities will be taken care of."  David Weir of Sunrise Racquet Club sums up the Condo Living lifestyle perfectly, "The prime adantage to living in a condominium is that, as a part-timer, I have far fewer worries about maintenance and upkeep.  I can leave at the end of a weekend, lock the door and know that the pool will be tacken care of, the yard will be tended, and if there's something I need, a call to the management company will generally take care of it.  And when I return, I can focus on rest and relaxation with no backed-up yardwork and chores waiting for me."

Amenities

Probably one of the greatest features of Condo Living is all of the things you can do or enjoy at your community and not do anything for its upkeep.  John Colen adds, "I really enjoy using the heated pool 365 days a year without cleaning it."  That does sound pretty nice!  Tom Goodrich agrees, "We have access to many pools/spas without having to clean and heat them."  And for Art Quinones his community provides many things that make it seem more like a house than a condo, "I enjoy the fact that there are private garages and patios, wide streets, pools and Jacuzzis, a clubhouse, tennis courts, and that it's close to the airport and downtown.  It makes it feel like a home."

Security

For most people feeling secure is an important feature in their lives and where they live, and Condo Living can provide this, if for no other reason than there are other people around.  For Tom Goodrich, living in his community he has a more secure feeling than when living in a house.  And for Art Quinones, "my complex gives me a sense of security because it is gated."

Here's to all the different reasons we may have for enjoying the Condo Living lifestyle!

Alan Wilke
Condos@PalmSpringsCondoLiving.Com
760-464-6693