15 INSIDER TIPS TO BUYING A CONDO
1. Hire a professional Realtor® to represent you and your best interests. A good Realtor® will know the in’s and out’s of building complexes in your target area, and fight for your best interests (including best price, best terms, and best chances of winning any potential bidding war). 2. Make sure that you are pre-approved for mortgage financing before you start the search. This will help you know your budget, saving you time, money and potential heartache. 3. Be prepared to see a variety of building styles based on your price range. High rise, low-rise, and varying amenities will all come into play. 4. Consider condo fee’s into your overall monthly mortgage payments. Although you want to be sure that the strata you are buying into charges enough fee’s per month to cover any major building contingencies, keep in mind that of...