Townhomes Have Evolved into an Effective Alternative Buyers Should Look Beyond Single-Family Homes in Search for Space By Lew Sichelman | Special to Banker & Tradesman | Dec 20, 2020 | Reprints | Print Lew Sichelman People shopping for new, more spacious single-family houses in this heated market may be overlooking places that meet most, if not all, of their needs: townhouses and condominiums. The newest breed of townhouses and condos in small buildings check all the boxes for riding out the virus – and beyond. Indeed, many seem to be designed especially for the pandemic, but often at a more affordable price and in a more walkable location than detached houses in the far-out suburbs.