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Condos, co-ops, and townhouses account for more than one-third of real estate sales in the United States. Fully updated to address the many changes that have occurred in the market since the first edition, Tips & Traps When Buying a Condo, Co-Op, or Townhouse, Second Edition, covers all the bases to help you navigate the process of buying into a shared-ownership development.

For many, the first home they purchase is a condo. What seems like an apartment that you own, in fact comes with a lot more responsibilities than a single-family home as you and your neighbors are sharing walls, floors and other common areas. The Condo Owner's Answer Book covers all of the common issues with condos and condominium ownership presented in easy-to-follow question and answer format. It addresses the unique and specific type of home ownership that comes with buying and owning a condo. It also covers your rights and responsibilities as a condo owner and as a member of a home owners association.

The Condo Owner's Answer Book cover such topics as:
--Right and Responsibilities
--Rules and Reasons
--Rights, Wrongs and Expectations
--What to Do When You Don't Like It
--Internal Dispute Resolution
--Dues and Don'ts
--Paying for the Unexpected
--Insurance
--Association Management
--The Role of Volunteers
--Renting a Condominium

One third of all homes sold today are condos, co-ops, or townhouses. America's #1 real estate expert shows what to watch for when buying one of them. Home ownership is still the American dream, but not everyone follows tradition by buying a detached one-family house. Condos, co-ops, and townhouses are increasingly popular alternatives nationwide.

While many of the steps in buying a home are the same as buying a condominium, townhouse, or apartment, there are many critical differences. This new book offers a complete overview of these special, usually smaller, residences. These units can be good options for first-time home buyers, for those who want a vacation getaway, investors, and those who want to downsize their living space. These housing units are usually less expensive than a single family home and can include attractive amenities. In purchasing one of these units there will be a lot of people to deal with, from realtors, condo boards, attorneys, to bankers. There s tons of paperwork with terms and vocabulary that read like a foreign language. In this new book you will find vital information and great strategies for finding the home you want faster and feeling confident about the purchase. You will learn to avoid some of the most prevalent and potentially dangerous and expensive mistakes made by others. The book covers the entire, unique process of buying one of these shared living houses in an easy-to-understand way, pointing out dozens of hints and suggestion as to what to look for as well as demonstrating the many mistakes common with these types of investments. You will learn how to find the best opportunities, to negotiate, finance, budget, handle pre-construction issues, set values, and make the offer. You will be able to define what you are buying (and what you are not) issues on your right to sell, lease, or mortgage. You will be prepared for restrictions pertaining to children, pets, parking, vehicles, boats, music, maintenance of windows, doors, screens, air conditioners, plumbing, club memberships, recreation facility leases, use of recreational facilities, and common areas. In addition, you will learn the advantages of using credit reports, home warranties, insurance, creative financing, closing procedures, moving plans, closing and settlement inspections, and certain legal contracts. You will have instruction in obtaining mortgages which government agencies can help, considerations for veterans, IRA use, hiring an attorney, calculating monthly payments, and establishing an escrow account. The real estate and mortgage glossaries alone are invaluable resources, even for the old hand at property acquisition.

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Living in a community association is the least understood form of residential ownership. Three examples: Jane T. moved into her condominium and got hit with an unexpected $9,000 special assessment three months later! Tony J. learned he could not operate his business from his condominium after signing the contract. Susan B. had to get rid of her cherished dog simply because he was too big!

Buying into a condominium or homeowners association legally binds the owner to follow pages of community rules as well as obligating them to support the community association financially.

Condo Buying and Ownership Made Simple: Tips to Save Time and Money clearly informs the reader how to live happily in these communities and avoid the many pitfalls that catch the uninformed.

Featured in this book are "Kay's Exclusive Condo Buyers Checklists." Worth the price of the book by themselves, the checklists provide the buyer with a simple and effective method to untangle confusing community association documents. The checklists also contain valuable information for the owners who may not be familiar with his or her association's documents and rules.

This book explodes some of the myths like: You can tell a condo is well managed if the maintenance fee is low. I don't need to read my association's governing documents. They are only for the board of directors.

My condominium is brand new, so I don't have to worry about any special assessments for a long time. It also warns buyers that they may not be permitted to:

Run a business in their unit. Have a garage sale. Put up a 'For Sale' sign.

Have a pet. Rent their unit. Display a flag. Park a company car overnight. Install a satellite dish for TV.

With hundreds of tips, pointers, and answers to questions, this non-technical book is well organized and a very friendly read. Also, included are a glossary of community association terms and a thorough index.

Some of the subjects covered are:

The difference between a Condominium and a Homeowners Association.

Why live in a condo? Should I purchase a new unit instead of a resale?

What laws govern a condo?

Who takes care of the management, maintenance, repairs, and replacements?

What are some of the owner's restrictions?

Why have association meetings? Association finances are explained.

Who makes the rules of the association?

What is the purpose of the replacement (reserve) fund?

What is the operating budget?

Who can help me make the best decision?

What documents should be reviewed before you purchase?

What are the association's and owners' responsibilities and rights?

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