So confused! My county thinks we have a condo but we thought we have a single-family home (i.e. a free-standing house on land we own). Then why does my property tax bill show that we've been taxed for the land? [more inside]
posted by ObeyScient on Nov 24, 2009 - 11 answers

Buying a first residence in a major city: can it be done? [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger on Apr 13, 2009 - 15 answers

For purchasing a 1- or 2-bedroom condo in NYC: tips and links to how to search effectively, evaluate wisely, and get a great deal and wondeful home? Ideas (or links to forums) about which neighborhoods and types of condos are the best values, broker recommendations, etc.?
posted by Malad on Apr 10, 2009 - 7 answers

Do we really need to refinish our hardwood floors before we list our condo? [more inside]
posted by AgentRocket on Jan 11, 2008 - 23 answers

The real estate broker for our condo is a jackass...do we have any recourse? [more inside]
posted by frosty_hut on Sep 29, 2007 - 21 answers

What do I need to know and what things should I consider before buying (and while buying) a pre-construction condo? [more inside]
posted by echo0720 on Apr 22, 2007 - 11 answers

Is this the worst possible time to become first-time home owners in Portland, Ore., even though we found what looks like a pretty good deal on a condo? This sort of thing scares me, but we just found a place that we like and that seems very reasonably priced. [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Apr 2, 2007 - 26 answers

My husband plays saxophone. Should this affect whether we buy a house or a condo? I'm interested in anecdotes from musicians, and also from their neighbors. [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Nov 26, 2006 - 26 answers

Well, we've found a condo we want and now we need a good home inspector in the Vancouver/New Westminster BC, Canada area to make sure we aren't buying a lemon.. [more inside]
posted by concreteforest on Nov 1, 2006 - 8 answers

What do I need to know before I decide to buy a condo (in DC)? [more inside]
posted by echo0720 on Oct 16, 2006 - 2 answers

Looking for creative ways to sell my condo... [more inside]
posted by orange swan on Oct 11, 2006 - 25 answers

Do we really need to use a realtor to buy this condo? [more inside]
posted by arco on Sep 28, 2006 - 15 answers

I'm thinking of buying a condo that was converted from an apartment; am I going to regret it? [more inside]
posted by bbuda on Sep 8, 2006 - 15 answers

PropertyFilter: Can a non-resident own a home in the United States? [more inside]
posted by blue_beetle on Aug 19, 2006 - 11 answers

Chicago real estate: Help me create a list of questions to ask a real estate agent as I see my (agent owned) dream condo. [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan on Jun 25, 2006 - 12 answers

Will a child face social stigma for living in a condo? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Apr 28, 2006 - 35 answers

What offer should I make for a new downtown Palm Beach, Florida condo asking $295,000? [more inside]
posted by travis vocino on Apr 28, 2006 - 18 answers

I have good reason to suspect that the apartment complex in which I live might be going condo. This is a pretty common occurrence in the area (southeastern FL) where I live. I've considered buying into others before but always hesitated - the pricing seems good but there must be a catch. I've heard that if my apartments go condo that I can get a really, really good deal...but... [more inside]
posted by superkim on Sep 29, 2005 - 6 answers

What can you do if you live in a concrete building and need emergency access to your bathtub connection but have a neighbour who blocks access? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Sep 14, 2005 - 21 answers

I am trying to sell my very inexpensive condo. What is required for me to do sell it without an agent? [more inside]
posted by curiousleo on Jun 8, 2005 - 17 answers