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Downtown Minneapolis Condos Projects cater to couples moving from big home

Buyers who have spent 20 years or more in a detached house on a large lot often have difficulty coming to terms with the idea of moving into the densely populated setting of Downtown Minneapolis Condos or town house complex in Downtown Minneapolis. They want to be rid of the problems of caring for the large house and yard, yet yearn for the space and privacy.

Seeking out a smaller house on a smaller lot is one alternative. But it is not easy. Bedrooms are usually upstairs, which can be a problem down the line. Moreover, few small houses are geared to just a couple or a single person. And often the so-called adult communities condominiums or homeowner associations restricted to older residents - offer primarily attached units, which many find unacceptable.

Brenda and Theodore Schofield, for example, faced a typical problem. For 24 years they had lived in a five-bedroom colonial house on a half acre in Edina Minnesota. After their three children had grown up the property was clearly too much for them.

''But there was no way I was going to move into something where I would have families on either side of me,'' Mr. Schofield said. ''I get claustrophobia just visiting my mother in her apartment in New York City. There's also a lot to be said for your own green space even if it's small.''

Even when looking at just the architectural designs you can see how the developers are adhering to the desires of those leaving the large home. Some Downtown Minneapolis Condos projects offer condos on either one or two levels. And even those on two levels are designed so that the occupants can live entirely on the first floor, using the upper level as a guest suite or for optional activities.

Downtown Minneapolis Condos setting gives them that opportunity. The homeowner association takes care of their lawn. The aluminum siding is virtually maintenance-free. And they have the advantage of the recreational facilities common to community association living - in this case a clubhouse, pool and whirlpool, fitness classes and more.

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