Pros and Cons of Buying a Bungalow:
A bungalow is a small single story home that usually contains a low pitched roof. The home style bungalow was built in 1869 in England. Most bungalows have either a single story or a partially second story that has a built in sloped roof. Most bungalows are viewed as small and cozy homes. The bungalow home supplies an open concept throughout the home which contains a living room, a kitchen, lots of storage, and many more features. The majority of New York's bungalows, which once numbered more than the hundreds, have vanished from the city's coastline. However if you do find a bungalow in your area it can be a good purchase depending on your needs.
Some pros of purchasing a bungalow is that it can have a lower face value. In general, small bungalows are less expensive than small two-story homes, so if cost is a concern, you're better off choosing the beautiful one-story choice in your community. You can always modify a bungalow home if you have the plot space for it! More pros range from having privacy to a bungalow home having a more robust value due to the market growth for bungalows during economic direness. Lastly, bungalows are ideal for family living or convenient access. The convenience and accessibility that come with having all the rooms on one floor is one of the biggest benefits of bungalow living. Whether you are looking to start a family or already have kids, or could be an older couple looking to settle down; a bungalow home is the one for you.
The cons of purchasing a bungalow home is that the demand for them is high but the supply is low. Renovation is needed if you are a younger couple looking to buy. Older couples tend to live in bungalows so when younger couples look to purchase there are renovations that are needed. Another con depending on your needs can be the lack of space between living areas and bedrooms. So if your kids are awake you can hear them or if you are someone who gets up early, you may disrupt someone. Security issues can come about for you if you are a type of person who likes to sleep with a window open, this is an issue due to all rooms being on the ground floor. Having a second floor in your home can provide privacy that a bungalow home cannot. It separates communal areas like kitchen, living room, dining room onto one floor while bedrooms and bathrooms are on another. In a bungalow home, it is all on one floor. The floor plan is constrained in bungalows. However, if these drawbacks do not put you off, a bungalow can be the ideal residence for your family.
If you are currently looking to buy a Bungalow home, our office has a listings that may peak your interest:
97 Beachview Avenue (1145303) - Listing Member: Ross Buxbaum
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