condominium
Can I Afford a Condo? Is a Condo Right for Me?
Can I afford a condo, is a condo right for me? Condos are more affordable than single-family homes, but you have to pay monthly assessments. Comment: Just read your column in today’s paperPaper is slang usage that refers to the mortgageA Mortgage …
Problems Selling Your Condo? How to Deal with Condo Association Issues
Are you having problems selling your condo? Here’s how you should deal with condo association repair issues. Q: I recently read a response you wrote to a reader about her building shaking when big trucks go by. I have a …
Reserve Funds for Condos | What Are the Requirements?
Due to the housing crisis, the reserveThe Reserve is the amount of money set aside by a condo, co-op, or homeowners’ association for future capital improvements. funds for condos are not looked over anymore. Requirements for condo reserve funds have …
Real Estate Boom and Bust: Taking a Loss on a Condo
The real estateReal Estate is land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings and improvements. boom and bust dropped home values severely. Taking a loss on a condo might be your only option other than to wait. Q: …
Buying a Condo While in School: Should You Buy a Condo Now?
If you’re buying a condo while in school or want to know if you should buy a condo now, be sure to do your homework. Q: My son is a graduate student and working for a retailer while in …
Converting Condo Building to Apartments or Hotel
Converting a condo building to apartments or a hotel requires getting a majority ownershipOwnership is the absolute right to use, enjoy, and dispose of property. You own it! of the condo building. Q: I’ve been a loyal listener to your …
Options for Selling an Upside Down Condo or Underwater Home
When trying to sell an upside down condo or underwater home, consider all your options and how short selling or foreclosing you property could affect your credit. Q: I currently own and live in a condominium. But I want to …
Fees for Renting a Condo Can Be Negotiated
If you are renting your condo, it’s important to know your condo association’s rules and regulations and try negotiating rental fees. Q: I read your column every Sunday. I own a condominium in Virginia and rent it out. I realize …
What to Do When Closing Cost Credit is Reduced
Closing cost credit can be reduced by a closing agentAn Agent is an individual who acts on behalf of a consumer. A real estate agent represents a buyer or a seller in the purchase or sale of a home. Licensed …
Ilyce Glink Show – Accepting Personal Responsibility – July 8, 2012
Accepting personal responsibility for your cash is the way to make sure it is handled well. A continuation of a conversation about a condominium move started on the Clark Howard Show. And as usual, providing personal finance advice, real estateReal …
