Location, you may well ask? That's pretty general, don't you think? Sure, but location encompasses a lot of different things. At the most general level, many urban condos may be found in the heart of cities. But if you break it down further - say within biking or walking distance - urban condos are near bars and restaurants, sports, theaters as well as other arts, public transportation. Unlike some of my suburban friends, I don't have to get when driving to experience just about any cultural or sporting event I want.
While my job entails plenty of driving into and out of the city, there are many people who choose to live without cars. They are able to do so as their condo if near the place they work. Those who work at home may just have to walk down the hallway to get at their desks; anyone who has condos near their office take pleasure in the next best thing. Oftentimes, they could walk for work and avoid problems associated with driving and parking. If they want to go home and have lunch, they have the option. At the same time, if they want to go for happy hour or dinner after work, there probably are multiple options within a few minutes of their office or their condo.
Another aspect of condo locations I like is that people often come to where I am. Given my condo is indeed close to the activities people love, they drive in to the city and handle parking. I merely meet them at the restaurant or stadium. When it's time to head home, I've got a few-minute walk ahead of me, while my pals have to get within their cars and drive for around a few minutes.
Finally, shopping. While I am not really a big shopper myself, the options within walking distance are nearly endless. You will find department stores and chain stores carrying brands of clothing and residential ware that everyone would recognize, to small, independent shops where you can get stuff you can't get elsewhere. If I require a last-minute gift for an individual, or have been taking into consideration the perfect gift for months, I most likely simply have to take a walk to go have it.
As I said earlier within the article, all of us have reasons for living in condos. Although location tops their email list for me, I could go on and on about why I enjoy it. But that is a topic for an additional day.