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    Is it really so bad to get a condo instead of a townhouse if you have a set budget?

    @llucasl We have most friends in Surrey so living in Abbotsford/Chilliwack isn't bad for us. We just would like a nice, safe neighborhood. We are looking at East abbotsford and Sardis/Garrison/Promonotory area in Chilliwack.
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    Is it really so bad to get a condo instead of a townhouse if you have a set budget?

    @authormargaretrosefrancis Exactly this. I moved 2 times in 2 years because greedy landlords wanted to get us out and then maybe get new tenants at higher prices. :( . We are tired of this.
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    Is it really so bad to get a condo instead of a townhouse if you have a set budget?

    @lovelycamillia I know this sub is very pro-renting, but the reality is that your income sources keeps increasing over time not decreasing, so it makes it easier in the long run. You get promotions/salary increase, you get more frugal and save more. I have seen friends who have purchased vs who...
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    Is it really so bad to get a condo instead of a townhouse if you have a set budget?

    @monstersvsmartyrs I live in North Van now and it's fine. We are not too much into city life. We'd rather own a place (condo) which we like than keep paying rents which disappears into a hole. We are fine with Abbotsford/Chilliwack. We just didn't like Nanaimo as being dependent on a ferry to...
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    Is it really so bad to get a condo instead of a townhouse if you have a set budget?

    Hi Everyone, Me and my wife are looking to purchase our first house in the Metro Vancouver area. Initially, we looked at certain townhouses in the far suburbs i.e. Abbotsford, Chilliwack because that was what in our budget i.e. wanted 3 bed for around 500-550k. We researched a lot and picked a...
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