Is Barndominium Living for You? Consider the Pros and Cons MABA Massachusetts RealEstate FirstTimeHomebuyers
After the past few years of climbing home prices—and a pandemic that made even spacious homes feel cramped—you’d be forgiven for fantasizing about moving your brood into a big country house.
One way to make it happen? A barndominium is what you get when you convert an old barn into a luxurious condominium-style abode. (You can also build your own from scratch.)
We’ve been just as curious as you are about these nontraditional country homes. So we talked to folks who have lived in (or sold) these unique homes. Here are the main pros and cons for all would-be barndominium dwellers.
Pro No. 1: Rural lifestyle
All the barndominium owners we spoke to echoed a similar line of thought: Living in one is a great……………….
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