For buyers who have been priced out of single-family homes, condos and townhouses often look like the next best bet, and it’s easy to see why: Both promise lower price tags, lighter maintenance, and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're house hunting and keep hearing the terms "condo" and "townhouse" thrown around, you're not ...

But how those advantages translate into long-term wealth can look very different depending on what and where you buy. The last decade has been a remarkable one for homeowners, with values climbing ...