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Originally Posted by JDMDreams
^^ what area? I guess because 3 bed rooms are pricier? I've been thinking about getting a 3 bed room apartment vs town house right now. I'm not sure if it's a better idea but you don't have to deal with wasted space like the stairs and as my parents get older they don't have to climb that many?
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East Van (Grandview-Woodlands area)
I remember reading how some people in this thread have said that stairs become a bit of a hassle in a townhome, especially if you have older family living with you. The constant use of stairs does add stress on joints, and that's a consideration that's often overlooked.
Just to give a bit of a comparison in pricing
Friend of mine is currently renting in the Alvar right off the Burrard St. Bridge and he's paying $2000/month rent.
https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/2...nue-vancouver?
The only difference in his unit is he's a few floors higher and doesn't have a fireplace, but the layout is the same. He chose to rent there cause him and his gf both work downtown, but they've decided to move out to New West because for the same price, they're getting a 15xx sq ft 2 floor townhome. The Alvar condo is ~15 years old, and the townhome is about 18 years old. Not much of a difference in age, so they decided to go with the bigger space. Obviously commuting will be much longer, but it's something they were willing to sacrifice in order to have a bigger place.
This was basically a long winded way of saying it depends on your priorities and what is most important to you.