Since its first condominium projects emerged in the late 1980s, perhaps no neighborhood in San Francisco has seen such a dramatic transformation as the South of Market (SoMa) district. Originally from Community Associations Network National
Q: I’m interested in purchasing a condominium from an owner who bought it from the developer several years ago. The building contains 45 units and was built in the 1960s. Originally from Community Associations Network National
Question: I bought into a condo conversion a couple of years ago. The developer (a two-man development team) owned a five-building complex with the intent of converting all of the buildings units from apartments to condo units. Originally from Community Associations Network National
Borrowers run into two problems when getting a mortgage on a condominium: strict standards that make it hard to qualify for a condo loan, and high costs. Originally from Community Associations Network National
Amber Brien has had a hard time selling her condominium in Boulevard East, on Boerum Place, because of litigation between the condo board and the builder. Originally from Community Associations Network National
Financing a home is not easy. Even if you’re looking for a condo rather than a home, it can still be difficult. One option available to you would be the Federal Housing Association 234(c). This program is useful in that it generally gives approximately a 30-year mortgage loan, while keeping initial down payments low and [...]
Moving can be a stressful time for anyone. To make it easier, we’ve come up with a few basic guidelines to make the process easier. Follow these steps- before, during, and after your big move into a new house, apartment or condo. Before you move: Set the date. Be sure to set the date about a month in [...]
Buying a home can be a tricky task for people who are unfamiliar with how credit scores work. Here are some steps you should take before you begin to search for your home: 1. Figure out your credit score. If you do not know what your credit score is, there are ways to find out [...]
With home sales declining to record lows, many homeowners who can’t sell their homes are turning to rental brokers to ease their financial burden. Instead of paying the mortgage on an empty house, they opt to rent it to help cover the mortgage until the market turns around. However, things don’t always work out as [...]
Filed under: Renting 101 Dear Apartment Guru, Hi! I found you on RentedSpaces.com, and thought you knew what the hell you were talking about. So I’ve got a question for you: A friend of mine has been renting a Section 8 house, and has a daughter who just turned 18 and is disabled. She moved [...]
