Single-family home

When you think of buying a house, you may be picturing a single-family home that sits on its own piece of land and isn’t attached to any other structures. However, by U.S. Census Bureau definition, a single-family house could also be a row house, townhouse or semi-detached home, as long as it’s separated from adjacent units by a ground-to-roof wall (no other housing units above or below) and does not share any utilities or HVAC systems with other homeowners. People who choose single-family homes tend to appreciate privacy, the potential for more storage space and greater autonomy when it comes to making decisions about the property.