what is a duplex home

A duplex home is a type of multi-family home that has two separate living units within one structure. The two units are attached to each other and share a common wall, but they have separate entrances, and sometimes separate garages and yards. The interior layouts of the two units are usually identical, and they always have a shared wall. Duplexes can be situated side by side or stacked one on top of the other. They are often symmetrical in their exterior appearance. Duplexes are different from twin homes, which are multi-family dwellings with shared walls but are located on separate lots. In some big cities, where apartment buildings are the norm, "duplex" can refer to an apartment that spans two stories. A duplex home is a great choice if you are looking for a property with income-generating potential since you can live in one unit and rent out the other.