Whether you're building a home from the ground up or giving new life to a home previously loved by others, a REALTOR® can help narrow down a type of home to meet your needs.

Single-family detached As the name implies, the home is freestanding and not attached to any homes next to it.	Semi-detached or linked Two distinct houses (with separate owners and lots) that are built side-by-side and share a common wall.	Duplex A building on a single lot but that is zoned for two families (each with independent access).
Town house Also known as terrace or row housing, they're identified as homes featuring a common style and joined in a row. They usually share common walls on both sides.	Condo With a condo, you own 100% of your unit and a share of the common areas. Common areas include the necessary plumbing, electrical systems, hallways and elevators. They may also include amenities like a private gym or pool. On top of the mortgage and property taxes, condo owners also pay a monthly fee to operate and maintain the common areas.

Tip: Are you getting out of a two bedroom apartment because you need more space for the family? Then your new home should have at least three bedrooms and probably a second bathroom. REALTORS® call these must-have features "needs." Features you'd like to have are called "wants." Your strategy should be to find a home within your price range that fulfills all or most of your "needs" and as many of your "wants" as possible. To help you with this, we've compiled a dream home checklist.