Re: Controversy over attached garages | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Realhome (Realhomeaol.com) | |
Date: Sun, 21 Aug 94 21:23 CDT |
Dan Ardoin wrote about his group's struggle with the issue of allowing attached garages and briefly mentioned the issue of re-sale. As a Realtor actively involved in trying to sell a cohousing home at Nyland Community in Colorado, I have been surprised what a big issue this is for potential buyers. A small number of the Nyland homes do have attached garages, but the unit I have been enlisted to help sell does not. For some people that is all they need to know--not interested. Many fellow Realtors, when I ask them for input on why the Nyland home has not sold, quickly mention the lack of a garage and the long walk from the parking lot. (Which, honestly, I don't think is all that long and is undoubtedly good exercise, which most of us can use any chance we get.) We could guess that those people who would reject this home simply for lack of a garage might not be right for the cohousing experience and this is just one symptom, but a couple of potential buyers were *very* interested and knowledgeable about Nyland and cohousing, but just felt it was too long a walk from the car, through the snow, with bags of groceries and little kids, etc. Of course many people involved in building a cohousing community probably figure they do not have any intention of ever leaving, but the realities of life can change the most steadfast intentions. Resaleability is something almost every home-owner and purchaser considers to some extent. The Nyland home I have had listed for two months probably would be sold by now if it had an attached garage. I don't think everyone feels they need a garage, but most people expect to be able to park quite close to their home. Just some interesting data from real-life experience. Chris Welch Perry & Butler Realty, Inc. 303/444-5525 303/444-5315 Fax Realhome [at] aol.com
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Controversy over attached garages Nancy E Wight, August 18 1994
- Re: Controversy over attached garages David G Adams, August 19 1994
- Re: Controversy over attached garages Dan Ardoin, August 20 1994
- Re: Controversy over attached garages Realhome, August 21 1994
- Re: Controversy over attached garages Nancy E Wight, August 22 1994
- Re: Controversy over attached garages Gayle Koszegi, August 22 1994
- Re: Controversy over attached garages Hungerford, David, August 22 1994
- Re: Controversy over attached garages Nancy E Wight, August 22 1994
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