Townhomes/Condos

Financing considerations when buying or selling a condo

If you are thinking about buying or selling a condo you have some different considerations from buying a house, or even a townhouse. One that you may not think about...
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How to find FHA or VA approved condos

If you are buying a condo and plan to use FHA or VA financing, the complex must be an FHA or VA approved condominium project. If the project is not approved,...
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What is the difference between owning a condo and a co-op?

Condos and co-ops look very much alike… they are both 'apartment units' in a shared building with common spaces and shared amenities. However, the forms of ownership are completely different....
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Townhouse Styles, Part 2 – Side by Side

The 'side by side' townhouse style is the most popular by far, dominating 80.8% of all active Twin Cities townhouse listings. This style also has the longest history, with roots going back to classical Greece and...
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Townhouse Styles, Part 1 – Detached and Quad/4 Corners

If you are considering buying a townhouse you may have already considered the differences between a condo vs townhome vs house. When you own a townhouse you share common grounds but own...
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No Dogs Allowed…about CIC association restrictions

As we come to the end of the languid days of summer, I couldn’t help but think that cats seem to be able to capture that lazy, relaxed feeling any...
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