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have you been considering downsizing
to a condominium?
If so, you're not alone.It can provide a lot of joy OR
a lot of pain depending on if you ask the right questions you ask
Shared ownership means rules are needed to keep the peace
One rule you want to know is whether you can rent out your unit
if you decide to move lin the future
You want to know rules like Are there quiet hours? And rules about shared spaces
such as what you can do on the yard or the pool. These things can be important.
And what about the maintenance fees? Some condominiums have fees that
cover certain things that others do not. Ask if there are any potential assessment fees coming up.
You want to know what they cover and what they do not. You also want to know
If they're planning on something major like
replacing the roof
Any fees could come straight out of your pocket
If you have a leak, plumbing issue
or other problem, who takes care of it ?
Do you have pets? This is a very important question because many condominiums don't allow
pets
so ask for a copy of the printed rules
before you purchase . And what if a neighbors pet is a problem?
you want to know what's the procedure to handle it.
know the rules and know your rights. The maintenance can be a very important issue because
keeping the common areas clean and keeping the grounds maintained could all
affect the resell value of your condominium in the future
Sometimes they expect the tenants to keep it clean.
so find out who's in charge and who's responsible for major repairs
because often condominium associations assume that
anything that happened in your condo even if it
started from the outside can be your responsibility
get the facts know what's going to happen with your condominium
before you buy
and you'll find the right condominium for you. In fact it's even better if you
find
the right realtor before you buy who can help you to discover
the perfect Birmingham condominium and ask the right questions
at the right time for you to find your perfect home
Call Misty Joseph at 205 807 2090 .
because it's your home, it's important
Call Misty today. You'll be glad you did.