The most common types of houses when it comes to their discussion are; detached houses, apartments, condominiums, townhouses and duplexes. A detached house is a single building that is not attached to other houses; therefore is very private and there is space. Apartments refer to single rooms in a huge structure and are common in a city. Condominiums resemble apartments but can be owned as opposed to being rented. In planned communities, townhouses have side walls with their neighbors and are featured by the townhouses. Duplexes are houses that house two distinct units. All these kinds of houses are applicable in various lifestyles, budgets and localities. The correct choice is based on such factors as family size and place, responsibility of maintenance, and long-term plans of investment.