House, for sure. It's more work in regards to maintenance, but I like the fact that the only rules you are bound by are municipal bylaws. If you want to paint, build a huge deck, renovate a basement, add an extension, you can (most of the time) do it. Plus, I feel like there is more of a "community" when you live in a house. I like the idea of talking to your neighbours on a sidewalk, having a backyard barbecue, or just lazying around on a front porch.
I also don't mind doing yard work like mowing the lawn, raking the leaves, or tending to a garden (and no - I won't come over to your house and mow your lawn, Cliff). If you maintain your property well, your home will have much more character then any condo unit.
One day I would like to own a modest, well kept property, but have an amazing cottage up north.
