What is a Duplex: Everything You Need to Know


  • Roughly 18 percent of households live in two (duplex) to four-unit (quadplex) buildings
  • A duplex is similar to a single-family home, except residents share a wall with another home
  • Duplexes are often viewed as wise investment properties since you can essentially live in one unit while renting out the other

According to the National Multifamily Housing Council, nearly 1 in 5 households live in a duplex or quadplex building. Read full real estate article here.

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