Condos-Townhouses

Homeowner associations must have adequate replacement reserve fund

New in 2012 is the state requirement for Minnesota homeowner associations to have a separate and adequately funded replacement reserve fund. An important concern for townhome and condo buyers has always been the...
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State of the Minneapolis condo market

A condo summit seminar I attended this week echoed the feeling I have had that the condo market is improving. As you can see from the chart below of the 13-county...
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Which city condo view would you choose?

I showed condos in downtown Minneapolis yesterday in two very wonderful but very different complexes… both with stunning views but with distinctly different personalities. The view on the left is from The...
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What is a CIC?

If you Google 'CIC' you will find organizations relating to everything from immigration to colleges to cooperation… but as it relates to real estate a CIC is a Common Interest...
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Why are townhouse and condo association fees sometimes so high?

If you are considering buying a townhome or condominium don't forget to consider the cost of HOA (homeowner association) fees as well as the purchase price when calculating your monthly payments. When qualifying for...
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Fantastic buys on condos

When I was out showing condos recently to a client from out of state who was in town for the holidays it reminded me again what fantastic buys are available...
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Loring Greenway… hidden treasure of Loring Park neighborhood

Loring Greenway is an urban walkway that connects Nicollet Mall with Loring Park, the city park that gives its name to the Minneapolis neighborhood ranked 2nd most livable by Twin Cities...
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Hidden Village… Golden Valley’s best kept secret

Small (but not too small), affordable homes in walkable communities is a mantra I hear over and over again when working with buyers. Hidden Village is a small townhome community...
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