In locations where you can join the MLS without joining the board, the pricr is usually increased, and not surprisingly the increase cost is roughly the cost of joining the board.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I am surprised that the property manager for the condo did not inform the association or try to contact me.

To add, it is not impossible to find a lender/bank to give you a mortgage when also loaning the down payment because, surprisingly, not all ask or confirm where the money came from.

Tell us about your most surprise or hilarious experiences, and whether the journey was worth the excitement!

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

For example, a surprise assessment bill that has caught my other clients off guard recently. 3 - It's never a bad idea to partner with friends/family that you trust in order to grow mutually.

Hello everyone,
As the title says, we are 3 weeks away from closing and we are in a big dilemma. For background information, I'm a W-2 contract employee who makes 80k+ a year and I have been working at this job sinc...

Hello everyone, 
As the title says, we are 3 weeks away from closing and we are in a big dilemma. For background information, I'm a W-2 contract employee who makes 80k+ a year and I have been working at this job sinc...

There is no telling what repairs or unexpected expenses will come up.