— DUETS FAQ

Why Duets?

The Raleigh-Durham area is experiencing dynamic growth, attracting newcomers drawn to the region’s reputation as a leading hub for education, innovation, and technology. In response, new development strategies have emerged to meet the rising demand for homeownership—offering fresh alternatives to traditional apartment living.

A duet home (sometimes called a halfplex or paired home) is a residential building where two homes share a common wall, but each unit is individually owned and usually sits on its own lot.
Each side of the attached structure is owned independently, connected only by one shared, fire-rated wall, while duplexes are on a single lot with shared ownership.
While architecturally similar to a townhouse, the ownership rights are far more similar to a single-family home. For starters, there isn’t necessarily an HOA to pay dues to or tell you what to do with your property. You own the structure and the land, with the other side of the structure built on a separate parcel of land.
Sometimes. Some duets are in planned communities with HOAs, but many are not. If there's no HOA, owners are individually responsible for their own home’s maintenance. At Luxury at Lassiter there is no HOA infringing on your autonomy or requiring you to pay dues.
Yes — if allowed by local zoning laws and HOA rules (if applicable). You can rent out the whole home or, if it has a separate entrance, part of it (e.g., a room or suite). There are no such rental restrictions within this community.
In some duets, neighbors may share:

A roof

A wall

Landscaping

Many duet homes have separate utility meters, yards, and driveways, making them easier to manage independently.
Yes. Since they are fee simple properties (you own the home and the land), you can get conventional, FHA, or VA loans — just like you would with a traditional house.
Usually yes, but:

Check local zoning rules.

Make sure any additions won’t affect the shared structure.

In other communities that have HOAs, approval would be needed.