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By John Leiter

Detached vs. Semi-Detached House: Key Differences and Pros & Cons

Detached vs. Semi-Detached House: Key Differences and Pros & Cons

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Are you a first-time buyer or a member of a family on limited funds who is deciding between a fully detached vs semi-detached home? It is essential to understand the primary differences when buying a landed house in the country. For people on lower incomes, semi-detached homes that share a wall with a neighbor are ideal since they are often less ex...
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