Single Family Attached (duplexes)
Curious to know what others think -- we were touring some open houses on the weekend and there were a half dozen recent/new duplexes on the market within a relatively small area. We didn't bother looking at all of them since they all seemed the same (or at least similar) in terms of layout, some with more expensive finishing than others.
Are duplexes as popular as the supply would suggest they are? Or is it just a function of builders/developers trying to maximize inner city location (i.e. $$$)?
Other than the small lot size/backyard, sharing a wall, and dealing with shared renovations if/when they occur (i.e. roof/exterior), are there other downsides to owing a duplex? What about re-sale, especially in the $500k+ price range?
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