# House or Condo?


We have recently been in several discussions with people about property. To own or not to own? House or condo? Owning a home means maintaining a home even when you are away. Having a condo has its perks, someone is looking after the property outside. Keeping an eye out. You still own and gain equity but no longer have to deal with the 'joys' of home ownership. Both come with their own perks and their own downfalls. Today I was reminded of one of the downfalls, as I was up to my neck in landscaping. I was reminded of the beautiful gardens we get to enjoy without all the work! Travelling has lead us to some incredible gardens. If you are a gardener I give you lots of credit for your passion with landscaping. I am however not a gardener but I am an enjoyer of beautiful things at home and away! So I leave you to ponder home or condo or just sell everything and rent? What works for your lifestyle? Of course don't forget to make time to see the beauty in the landscape wherever you choose to be.

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{{< cloudinary src="mt/20260603-crab-apple-blossom-new-brunswick" alt="Crab apple blossoms in New Brunswick" width="1200" caption="Crab apple blossoms - spring beauty in New Brunswick" >}}

{{< cloudinary src="mt/20260603-lavender" alt="Lavender flowers in bloom" width="1200" caption="Lavender in bloom - the beauty of flowering plants" >}}

{{< cloudinary src="mt/20260603-new-brunswick-private-garden" alt="Private garden in New Brunswick" width="1200" caption="Private garden in New Brunswick - enjoying beautiful landscapes" >}}

Yours in the weeds, Ms. Mindful Traveller