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Lakewood Living: Development or Private Home
For many prospective Lakewood homeowners, this is the million-dollar
question. Developments are convenient and often cost-effective, and the
houses are well-designed for frum families. They also provide an instant
social life for you and your family. Private homes can be more costly, are often
older, and generally do not have amenities designed for frum living. On the
upside, these homes often provide more privacy and outdoor space that you
can call your own. How do you choose between the two options?
Here are some questions that you can ask yourself to help you decide which
style better suits your personality.
Do you crave a unique home, or do you love that easy and convenient
layout and don’t care that your house is identical to those of your
neighbors?
Are you a private person or more sociable? Will it bother you if all the
outdoor space you have access to is communal, or will you love the built-
in social life?
Do you have small children? Developments offer easy access to a
communal playground and built-in friends for your kids. But if you are
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