Whether you are just starting out and buying your first home, or if you're a current homeowner looking to pick up your first investment property, it always helps to start off with the lowest priced homes.

A lower price means less cash, a smaller down payment, and also the possibility of a faster rate of appreciation.  Don't over look the lower priced garden-styled condos for sale in Alexandria.  They usually have lower monthly condo fees and utilities are paid separately.  For an investor, this means the financial responsibility of the utilities will fall on the tenants, keeping more money in your pocket.  For the busy buyer that lives on the go, take a look at the high-rise condos for sale in Alexandria.  Here, monthly condo fees will typically include all utilities, but the convenience of writing one check that covers everything is a convenience that many buyers are looking for.