If you are considering buying a home, you must take note of the advantages as well as disadvantages of at least three types of houses. This is to make sure that you get what you need and you enjoy what you will have.   The first one is the stand-alone or single family house. Here, you will be given access to a home as well as a lot. You have more room for privacy as you do not share walls with any neighbor. Much more, you can personalize these houses depending on your preferences. However, the problem about this type of house is that it is expensive and requires a lot of maintenance.   On the other hand, a condominium is a cheaper house you can invest for. However, you will only own the space in your unit and share other spaces to your neighbors. This includes the use of the lawn, fitness center, hallway, parking area, and a lot more. This fact though leaves you no maintenance responsibility.   Lastly, there is the townhouse. Though this is much similar to a condo, this one provides you a lot of your own. Though you have neighbors in both sides, you can still have some privacy of your own in your backyard.   So now, the only thing left for you to do is to choose. However, make sure that your choice will correspond to what your whole family needs and deserves.