8 Considerations Before Buying a New House

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Transcript of 8 Considerations Before Buying a New House

CONSIDERATIONS  BEFOREBUYING  A  CONDO8

Buying  a  home  should  be  taken  very  seriously.  

After  all,  not  only  will  it  probably  be  the  most  expensive  purchase  you  ever  make  in  your  lifetime,  but  it  may  just  be  the  place  you  reside  in  for  the  rest  of  your  life.

For  these  reasons,  it  is  important  to  consider  all  aspects  of  the  purchase,  especially  if  it  is  a  high  rise  condo  or  loft.

UTILIZE  A  REAL  ESTATE  AGENT  FAMILIAR  WITH  THE  MARKET1

A  successful  home  purchase  will  rely  on  your  ability  to  find  a  real  estate  agent  who  is  familiar  with  the  market.

Many  agents  specialize  and  you  should  find  one  that  specializes  in  the  sale  and  purchase  of  condos  and  lofts.

The  right  real  estate  agent  will  know  all  about  what  is  available  and  will  help  you  find  just  the  right  home.

CONSIDER  THE  HOA  FEES  AND  WHAT  THEY  COVER2

Condos  and  lofts  will  usually  be  under  a  Home  Owner’s  Association.

With  this  type  of  ownership,  youwill  be  charged  either  monthly  or  yearly  fees  to  cover  the  expenses  incurred  by  the  community  owned  property.

The  fees  cover  maintenance  and  upkeep  of  the  building.  Ask  your  Realtor  about  the  fees  and  amenities  before  you  make  a  commitment  to  purchase.

READ  THE  HOAS  COVENANTS,  CONDITIONS,  AND  RESTRICTIONS3

The  HOA  will  also  give  you  a  list  of  Covenants,  Conditions,  and  Restrictions  (CCRs).

You  will  want  to  go  over  this  thoroughly  so  you  understand  what  can  and  cannot  be  done  in  the  unit  you  are  purchasing.

This  is  especially  important  if  you  plan  on  doing  any  renovations  to  it.

REVIEW  HOA  BUDGET  AND  MEETING  MINUTES4

Reviewing  the  HOA  budget  and  meeting  minutes  will  also  give  you  an  idea  of  how  the  community  is  run  and  where  the  fees  go.

If  there  is  a  lot  of  conflict  between  members  of  the  community,  you  may  decide  to  reconsider  and  look  for  another  building.

REVIEW  BUILDING  PLANS5

Whether  you  plan  to  do  renovations  or  not,  it  is  important  to  look  at  the  building  plans  for  the  unit  you  are  considering.

You  may  have  the  telephone  wires  to  the  whole  building  running  through  your  unit  and,  should  you  wish  to  renovate,  this  may  play  a  factor  in  what  you  can  and  cannot  do  in  your  own  condo  or  loft.

INSPECT  THE  COMMUNITY  OWNED  AREAS6

An  inspection  of  the  community  owned  areas  will  also  give  you  a  good  idea  of  how  the  building  is  operated.

Make  sure  the  areas  are  kept  clean  and  repaired,  because  if  they're  not,  most  likely  it  will  not  change  after  you  move  in.

OCCUPIED  UNITS  IN  BUILDING7

Another  factor  to  consider  is  how  many  units  are  occupied  in  the  building.

A  low  occupancy  rate  will  mean  the  value  of  the  property  may  go  down,  unless  it  is  a  new  building.

If  you  are  looking  at  a  condo  or  loft  as  an  investment,  this  is  important  and  you  should  discuss  it  with  your  real  estate  agent.

HIRE  A  PROFESSIONAL  BUILDING  INSPECTOR8

When  you  find  a  unit  you  want,  make  the  purchase  with  the  condition  that  it  passes  a  professional  building  inspection.

The  inspector  will  come  in  and  provide  you  with  details  on  the  condition  of  the  unit  and  building,  as  well  as  any  repairs  that  should  be  made  by  the  owner  prior  to  purchase.

If  you  are  looking  for  Phoenix  urban  condos,  We  Know  Urban  Realty  will  help  you  find  the  perfect  place.

Their  realtors  are  experts  when  it  comes  to  urban  living.

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Will  Daly,  BrokerWe  Know  Urban  Realty,  LLC834  E  Claremont  Street,  No  3Phoenix,  AZ  85014(480)  510-­‐8755Email:  Will@WeKnowUrban.com