Originally Posted By: pandus13
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for the OP/benzadmiral:
a good inspector is worth his weight in gold, but they do not have x-ray vision; when it's bad, i think most of them just refund your inspection fee.
suplementing information with good trades or the building engineer (usually they moonlight) could make you more aware of problems, possible problems, future problems or just small details...
the worst in HOA is increasing expenses/monthly fee (deferred maintenance for years) or special assesments (to cover XXX must do repair)
also OP, what about your cats, does HOA approves small pets?
Yes, I've seen the condo docs; they permit 2 small dogs or 2 cats.
By the way, the realtor has sent me the Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell. I have some questions for him, but I'm reluctant to sign this without having an attorney look it over for hidden gotchas. And I want another look at the place in person. Both of those things will take time; and he has an expiration date on the agreement of 6 pm Friday. This makes me nervous.
