Hi Sjai,
I really believe you are the only one who can make this decision and you need tot base it on what is more convenient for you.Both investment will be a "good re-sale" ,especially if the real estate market gets better,the townhome because of location and schools,the single family because will be a newer construction and,because of square footage and lot size,will appeal to a totally exclusive pool of Buyers.
The one thing you need to decide is what is better for you and your family,after that,you want to make sure you get the property for the best possible price in this Buyer's market,the better price you'll get and the more equity you'll have when time comes to seel the property.A good Buyer's agent can definitely help you with that,let me know if I can be of any help.
Regards.
Marcello Finocchi, ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) - Mon Jun 22 2009, 05:44