Of course, the details are many and it depends on whether you are looking for a similar purchase for you and your family as a new home or you want to invest in a property that will be a good investment in the long run. Very often the properties are part of gated communities that have different maintenance and service fees. And while it's wonderful and spacious to live in a house, maintenance fees can often be higher for this type of property. For many buyers, this is not a big factor, but...