Now remember by definition, if you are buying a typical condo, you are buying all the space floor to ceiling and wall to wall (all the space contained within). Codo's come in various asthetics and may look like an apartment, flat, townhouse or even a detached structure. The exterior, grounds, roads, driveways and common areas are maintained usually by an association group of all the owners and/or developer.
Some things to consider are the following:
- Maintenance ~ whats included and what is not
- Insurance ~ what is covered by association
- Parking ~ how many spaces do you have, can you pay more for another spot, is it assigned?
- Amenities ~ do you have a pool, tennis courts, gym, boat dock, shuffle board
- Association fees ~ are fees monthly, quartly, yearly and what do they include?
- Neighborhood ~ schools, commuting shopping, dinning?
- Space ~ balconies, patios, barbecue area?
- Pets ~ are pets allowed or not?
- Security ~ is there electronic gates that require a code
- Future repairs ~ does the association have a reserve fund for big repairs and improvements and are thre any future planned special assessments?
- Important paperwork ~ make sure you check the declaration, rules and bylaws of the condo association.
- Governance ~ what is the form of government and are there more rules, quiet hours, can you play loud music, can you paint your door without asking, can you have plants on porch, can you decorate for holidays, etc......?
- Do you have any special needs?
Now I would like to introduce you to wonderfull condo available in Key West located on the Atlantic with restaurants and boat dockage close by and within normal walking distance.
~ Monika
