Five Things Every Condo Owner Needs

Five Things Every Condo Owner Needs

Condo owners are like snowflakes. Why? They are like snowflakes because just as no two of them are the same, the fact is that no two condo owners are the same. While they likely have similarities, including their desire to live in an urban area, they also have distinct differences. But no matter what different condo owners may be, there are five things that anyone living in a condo building should own.

1. Multi-functional furniture. Admittedly, this is a broad category, but includes things like storage ottomans. These are items that serve two or more purposes. Some, like ottomans, are great for storage and for comfort. While they take up some space, they also save space at the same time. They are especially important if you have a lot of stuff but not a lot of space.

2. Curiosity. OK, maybe you do not need to be the curious type, but condo owners have a lot less maintenance to do than do people who own single-family homes. There are no leaves to rake or lawns to mow, no snow to shovel or bushes to trim. You know what that means? There is more time to explore everything that city has to offer, such as museums, restaurants, or sporting events.

3. Love for the city. You want to live in the heart of a bustling metropolis, right? The majority of condos are located in downtown areas. That is because condo buildings are able to house many more people than typical houses. Hundreds of people can live in a condo building that does not take up more than a city block. Can you imagine how much land would be necessary to build enough single-family homes to house that many people?

4. Plants. Since condo owners do not have a yard or outdoor space of their very own, many decide to bring the outdoors inside. Green plants and colorful flowers are the best way to accomplish this. Not only will such items add pleasant splashes of color, but they will actually increase the air quality in your condo.

5. Storage bins. Many people move into condos in an effort at downsizing. That means they often have lots of extra stuff. And that means that unless they want to live among clutter, they have to store some of it. And that, ultimately, means that storage bins are perfect for people who do not want to throw away everything, but also do not want their stuff strewn everywhere.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Area Leaders Broker Andy Asbury and his team are leading experts on Minneapolis condos. They know the market inside and out and have intimate knowledge of all the condo options, including Bookmen Stacks in the North Loop.

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