What's transpired with the condo buildings?

 This is a good question to ask.  It's doubtful your realtor will know(unless it's me helping you) anything about the buildings.  Stop and talk to the neighors who live there.  

Ask them what repairs have been completed on the buildings?  

Have there been any major leaks?

Structural problems?

How old are the roofs?

Do their windows leak?

When was the last assessment and what was it for?

Has the pool had any major repairs or updates?

These questions could potentially keep you from getting into a bad situation.  I try and stay abreast of any issues that cost people money.

An assessment could go on for years.  One condo neighborhood assessed its owners 1 million dollars over 5 years.  It ended up being 1 thousand dollars a year per own for 5 years.  It was because the builder 20 years earlier didn't constuct the buildings the proper way.  A lot of corners were cut...years later, it fell on the current owners to pay for the builders mistakes.

Do yourself a favor, call me.  I'll find you a great area you'll be happy with.  I've listed, sold & settled in every Harford & Northern Baltimore County condo neighborhood.  If I don't know, I'll work my tail off trying to find out for you.  Make it easy on yourself~ Call Michael Phipps


"The Condo King" ♕♛



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