What the band buys, and what to give up
A north-end townhouse gives you the newest house in this range, with a garage, an open main floor and a strip of yard, at the cost of a road fee or condo fee and a tighter lot. A semi or link in Central or Central East trades some finish for a bigger footprint, a driveway and a short drive to Ajax GO, and many carry a lower-level suite whose permits you should check. A postwar bungalow or storey-and-a-half in the South West gives you the most land and a short stroll to the lake, but budget for wiring, windows and a roof, and check the basement for water. Detached houses near the top of the band tend to be either older or on a busier road. Get a pre-approval in hand first, because well-priced listings in this range in Ajax attract several offers, then let Randy and Alexander pull the last few sales on the specific street before you decide on a number.