Considering a purchase in the Smoky Mountains but feel that owning a single family home will require too much upkeep or is out of your budget? A condo may be a great ownership solution. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of owning a condo.

Most condos require very little maintenance, making it a convenient choice for many buyers. Yard work, snow removal and building upkeep are usually included in your association fees and managed by the owner’s association. This is a great perk if you are looking for a Smoky Mountain get away and are worried about who will take care of things while you are away. Many condo communities also offer a pool, clubhouse, workout facility and sometimes a barbecue area for your use. When you come to relax at your Smoky Mountain home these extra amenities can go a long way to giving your vacation a resort like feeling.

In the Gatlinburg area many condo units come with a huge benefit – astounding Smoky Mountain views. Imagine coming to visit your private mountain oasis and knowing that it will be an entirely stress free vacation surrounded with amenities and the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Your yard is already well manicured, perhaps a balcony overlooking the mountains awaits and later you can enjoy a dip in the pool.

As we can see there are many benefits that purchasing a condo may offer but there are also several things to consider prior to a purchase. These are some important questions that our team will assist you with when you have identified a potential property:

How much are the condo fees and how often are they billed? This is an important factor when you are calculating your purchasing budget.

What do the condo fees include? It will be important to know what amenities and services are included as you are trying to identify a community that will fit your needs. Some associations also include certain utility costs which will be helpful information when determining the cost of owning.

What are the restrictions of the community? Many associations have by-laws that must be followed by all unit owners. These can include a number of things pertaining to pets, renting out your unit and more. These will factor in to your choice of locations to purchase.

Does the association collect reserve funds for big repairs and improvements? If so how & when are they collected?

There are  many different condo options available in the area and we are happy to answer any questions you may have as you determine if one of them may be a fit for you. Why not start by browsing our website to see all of the opportunities that are available for purchase? If you are ready for a Smoky Mountain home that will provide you with the luxuries of a true vacation it may be time to look more closely at how a condo purchase could benefit you.

Here Are A Few Of My Featured Condo Listings:

Worry Free Home In The Mountains Best views anywhere in the county. Really close to Great Smoky Mountain Nat’l park with direct views of all the big peaks plus the ski resort and the city lights of Gatlinburg. Type: Condo Location: Chalet Village Price: $94,900 Get more information >

 

Affordable Mountain Get Away Perfect affordable family mountain get-away in this first level studio unit at the Gatlinburg Summit Condominiums. Cozy fireplace, private balcony and great view. Type: Condo Location: Chalet Village Price: $45,900 Get more information >

 

Affordable Studio Unit In The Mountains Perfect affordable family mountain get-away in this totally refurbished studio unit at the Gatlinburg Summit Condominiums. Type: Condo Location: Price: $39,900 Get more information >