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Originally posted by Domesticated Right, so condo implies more wealth. Can the word apartment also be used for something you own?

Yeah, but it's usually not.

"Condo" usually implies a significantly larger space, too.

Don't get me wrong. I love cottages. We used to have an amazing one out around Picton but my grandmother had to sell it. I've got soooooo many incredible memories from that place...

Good thing about it was that she actually lived in it so it was always warm and lived in when we got there...

Christmas there was the best...

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Originally posted by Tasty Onions Yeah, but it's usually not. "Condo" usually implies a significantly larger space, too.

Over here, most condo's are significantly smaller than apartments...

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Originally posted by Domesticated Also, why is it that when referring to glitzy places like Miami, it's always a condo, while in a more plain city it's simply called an apartment? As far as I know, the words are pretty much synonymous.

The term 'condo' isn't exclusive to Miami. It refers to any sort of apartment which you own (and condo's usually come with some perks too)

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Originally posted by Tasty Onions "Condo" usually implies a significantly larger space, too.

lol don't tell that to any of the condo YUPPIES here in Toronto who pay top dollar for a shoe box apartment, build with the finest low quality materials there is.

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Originally posted by Domesticated Also, why is it that when referring to glitzy places like Miami, it's always a condo, while in a more plain city it's simply called an apartment? As far as I know, the words are pretty much synonymous.

apartment = space with shared walls, and with neighbors above and/or below. condo = detached or a townhome with shared walls only--not part of a high-rise.

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Originally posted by shaw apartment = space with shared walls, and with neighbors above and/or below. condo = detached or a townhome with shared walls only--not part of a high-rise.

That's not true at all.

my rocky mountain kitteh ranch;










"so give me a home, where the buffalo roam, and the deer and the antelope play. where seldom is heard, a discouraging word, and the skies are not cloudy all day."

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Originally posted by infinity HiGH That's not true at all.

Where I've lived, it has been.

var that's your ranch?
that's fucking awesome man.
it looks like the place from true grit, at least location-wise

Awesome location, VAR.

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Originally posted by shaw condo = detached or a townhome with shared walls only--not part of a high-rise.

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Originally posted by infinity HiGH That's not true at all.

Not here anyway...

Where are you talking about, Shaw??

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Originally posted by VAR my rocky mountain rape ranch;

lol srsly though, pretty nice! where is this?

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Originally posted by VDub Not here anyway... Where are you talking about, Shaw??

chicago, texas, misc. other places in the continental US. Are you saying an apartment can be freestanding or that a condo can be on the 47th floor?

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Originally posted by shaw chicago, texas, misc. other places in the continental US. Are you saying an apartment can be freestanding or that a condo can be on the 47th floor?

I don't think an apartment can be freestanding, but a condo can definitely be on the 47th floor. Apartment usually implies that it is rented out/leased from a landlord, while a condo is a place that is owned (at least in all of my experiences with it).

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Originally posted by Lews I don't think an apartment can be freestanding, but a condo can definitely be on the 47th floor. Apartment usually implies that it is rented out/leased from a landlord, while a condo is a place that is owned (at least in all of my experiences with it).

This.

I guess this a case of "you say tomato, i say tomatoe"

Wikipedia sides with you guys. I've never heard it used that way.

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Originally posted by shaw Wikipedia sides with you guys. I've never heard it used that way.

yeah condos are owned, apt's are rented/leased.

also, awesome place VAR.

I'm selling several cottages in Rockaway beach MO. You may buy them if you wish. Taney County, the area that they are located in is the meth capital of the US! Think of the deals you can make!!!
The place used to be quite nice in the 50's-70's so just use your imagination. You do have an imagination right? Well, fucking use it here and live in the nostalgia.
It's in good condition; however, the motorcycle gangs have sort of taken over the area. Which means that there is always a place to drink and your friends will think you are bad ass just because of your postal code!
All 9 of the cottages and the main house overlook Lake Taneycomo. There is also an inground pool with diving board. It is located just 10 minutes outside of Branson Mo. The place where all of the country musicians and hack comedy acts you thought died ages ago come to perform. You know Yakov Smirnoff he's here and he says that this is a much better deal than anything you could find in Soviet Russia.
serious inquiries only, my time is valuable and I don't want any of you ****s wasting it if you aren't ready to shell out the green. (Will trade for amphetamines)

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Originally posted by tubularbills yeah condos are owned, apt's are rented/leased. also, awesome place VAR.

I've only heard townhomes referred to as 'condos.' Legal classification > my passing knowledge, though.

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Originally posted by VAR my rocky mountain kitteh ranch; "so give me a home, where the buffalo roam, and the deer and the antelope play. where seldom is heard, a discouraging word, and the skies are not cloudy all day."

I have to grin at the images of a beautiful log cabin, river, and stunning view of nature as well as the sport-bike in the background.

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Originally posted by Lews I don't think an apartment can be freestanding, but a condo can definitely be on the 47th floor. Apartment usually implies that it is rented out/leased from a landlord, while a condo is a place that is owned (at least in all of my experiences with it).

A condo is generally an owned property but is in a community that is managed by a company for maintenance etc. The building and it's property is owned by all of the residents (owners)...

Basically, if you live in a building but own your place, you're in a condo. If the whole building is rental units, it's an apartment...

Now that I think about it, NYC calls owned OR rented units apartments as well, don't they??

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Originally posted by tubularbills yeah condos are owned, apt's are rented/leased.

What if you rent someones condo??

Do you live in an apartment??

lol..

Semantics...

not if you pay condo fees.

condos = such a waste of $$$.

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Originally posted by shaw I've only heard townhomes referred to as 'condos.' Legal classification > my passing knowledge, though.

See..I live in a 'townhouse' but because it's at the bottom of a condo, it's really a condo...

Most townhouses are freehold though which means that they don't pay fees and are responsible for their own.. everything...

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Originally posted by Zyklon_Jay not if you pay condo fees. condos = such a waste of $$$.

yes but do you call it your condo or your apartment if you rent??

And about the waste, agreed but it suits some people more than owning a home...

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