They are an appealing way to enter the housing market if the cost of a single-family home is out of your reach. Condos are especially popular among single home buyers, empty nesters, and first-time buyers in high-priced housing markets.

Unlike a house, condos offer a lifestyle that is free of yard work and exterior maintenance and repairs. Many condominium communities also offer amenities such as exercise rooms, tennis courts, and swimming pools that you might otherwise be unable to afford if you purchased a single-family home.