Condominiums and townhouses are on the rise in PortlandJune 12th, 2007 Today more people like townhouse, condo living. It should be no surprise that sales of condominiums and townhouses are on the rise in Portland. According to the Urban Land Institute, single-parent households, single-person households, empty nesters, and couples without children now make up the majority of American households. More people like townhouse, condo living. It should be no surprise that sales of condominiums and townhouses are on the rise in Portland. According to the Urban Land Institute, single-parent households, single-person households, empty nesters, and couples without children now make up the majority of American households. Many choose to live in the city where they are closer to their workplaces and where they can have a maintenance-free lifestyle. And they want to drive less. One survey shows that residents of townhouses, condos, and apartments decreased vehicle miles 38 percent from when they lived in a single-family home. According to the American Public Transportation Association, use of public transportation jumped to the highest level in five decades in 2006.
While some condo buyers seek upscale units, many properties are reasonably priced. Some buyers consider them their "starter homes others lifestyle living. Local residents on Jantzen Beach say its wonderful to be able to walk or bicycle to places they want to go including Washington state.
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