Condos-Townhouses

We Like Windsor Green!

We moved to Windsor Green one month ago, and we already love it here! This is our Top Ten list:   Our new friends and neighbors:  everyone has been friendly and...
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What are the differences in owning a house, townhouse or condo?

When you buy a house you own a piece of land and all the structures on in, including the house and garage. Restrictions about what you can do with your...
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Fostering connections in Windsor Green

I was stunned to learn from Windsor Green resident Lisa Cook that one in four people live alone in the US… and that one in four say they haven't had a meaningful...
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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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