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So you have decided to buy a home. That is great! Now comes the difficult decision of choosing between a condo and a house. There are definitely pros and cons to both options and there is something for everyone’s taste available on the market. Here are some of the pros and cons of condos and of freehold homes.

 Buying a home

The main advantage of purchasing a freehold home is that you will be able to enjoy a family friendly environment.  You will have your own backyard to relax, garden, through BBQ parties, and it will essentially become an extension of your home.  The backyard will have a fence so the kids can run around and play safely without the dangers of playing on the sidewalk or in the street. 

 Another positive aspect of buying a home is that you will most likely get more bang for your buck. Homes typically will have more square footage than a condo.  Plus, there is nothing quite as family friendly as being able to have your own pet.  While some condominiums do allow you to have pets, most prohibit it.

 Other than the family friendly benefits, owning a home will offer you with a greater living space. The rooms will be larger and you will probably also have a basement for extra living space.  This can be a great incentive for home buyers, particularly those with children. Others may want to set up a home office or a library or a wine room and having the extra space will allow them to do so.

 In terms of the disadvantages of owning a home, the main one may be the upkeep that you will be responsible for.  This includes repairs and maintenance inside the home and outside along with some yard work.  Also remember that the larger the home, the more money you will to allocate to the upkeep.

 Some homebuyers may be tempted to buy the largest house that they can afford. This will not only put financial strain in terms of the fixed monthly payments but will also require a substantial investment in furniture and accessories. While it may be nice to have all the extra space in your home, if you do not have the money to furnish it, you home will look cold and uninviting.  You may also want to consider the heating and cooling costs, which will be higher in any home than a condo but can be particularly steep in a very large home.

 Buying a condo

Condos have some definite advantages. The main one may be how easy they are to keep up.  The space will require very maintenance and there is no yard work to worry about, perhaps only a small balcony or patio. 

 Another advantage is that you can pretty much lock the door and go whenever you want to get out of town for a vacation. Your condo is much less likely to get broken into because of the extra security condominium buildings offer. More often that not, your condo will be locate in the heart of the city or close to great shopping and restaurant allowing you to enjoy the city life without having to drive. 

One thing to keep in mind is that condominium corporations can impose numerous monthly fees.  Some of these fees may pay for your heat and electricity but more often than not, they will only include building insurance and property upkeep and development. These fees are based on the square footage of your condo so the larger the unit, the higher your fees will be. In some cases, the fees can runs you an extra $500 or $600 per month.

 As you can see, there are certainly many advantages to both homes and condos however there are also numerous disadvantages to both. You need to try to determine which option would work best for you.  A condo may be a great option if you lead a busy life and like to be close to all the action and do not yet have a family. But you want space, a backyard and a quieter environment for you and your family; a house in a great neighborhood may be the best way to go.

Food, Food, Food! Yes readers, Puerto Vallarta’s food and the events that pertain to it are extremely tempting. Seth Cloutman who is a caterer, a cooking instructor and also a private chef, is planning two extremely interesting and delicious public events in order to celebrate the Independence this July. Even though both of the events that he is going to hold are distinctively different, they are going to be next to perfection.

For all those individuals who are not familiar with Seth Cloutman, I should let you know that he was the Executive Chef of the amazing restaurant called the Coconuts Bar and Grill. This restaurant featured Southern comfort food and owing to this reason he had a thriving business with loyal customers. The first event that Cloutman held was on the 4th of July called the “Coconuts One-Night-Only Dinner.” It was extremely enjoyable, delicious and satisfying if I may add.

Since Cloutman’s Coconuts Bar and Grill closed down,  the people of Puerto Vallarta have been posing numerous requests to him to cook some more of his satisfying country fried steak, BBQ pork ribs with homemade sauce, meat loaf, mashed potatoes, collard greens, creamed spinach, fried green tomatoes, and many many more delectables. Hence, he could not have provided the people with a better opportunity than this event that he held on the 4th of July.

The Coconuts One-Night-Only Dinner event was an “all-you-can-eat” event where you could have chilled bear and wine to enhance your entire eating experience.  The people were more than happy to have a familiar taste of Cloutman’s cooking and the way this event was received it showed that the people of Puerto Vallarta really missed it. The price of this fabulous dinner was only $250 pesos / $19 USD per person. Reservations were also made by some people to obtain an early seating which begun at 5 p.m. There was also a second seating which began at 8 p.m. which also displayed grand fireworks. Food with great wine and chilled beer accompanied by the different hues of vibrant fireworks illuminated the night of every person in Puerto Vallarta who attended this event.

The food was thoroughly enjoyed by every one who was present at this event for the reason that they genuinely missed Seth’s cooking. The “all-you-can-eat” factor only enhanced this one night dinner experience. This was an opportunity that was most availed by people who came with their loved ones and family because it was a memorable night which they will always remember. The colours of the fireworks lightened up the life of not only the tourists but also the locals of Puerto Vallarta who have been going through major economical strains because of the economical tumult, owing to the Flu. Puerto Vallarta still hosts events almost every day and Seth Cloutman will be hosting a second event that will take place very soon. So for all the people who missed this event, don’t miss the next one because it is just around the corner!