Buyers always have a "Must Have" list when searching to buy a condo. Why not, you are about to possibly make the biggest investment of your life, so why shouldn't you be picky...
Depending on the age of the condos you are looking at, you may have to give a little from your list of Must Haves, especially if you are looking for a deal. If you are buying new construction, and money is no object, make a long list of Must Haves, and make sure the Seller sees it early in the process. But if you are searching for a used condo, try not to be narrow minded and you may end up finding a better deal. Some of the features might be a little outdated and even unattractive, but it is the big picture that is more important. The list
"My Realtor told me that I am required to buy title insurance, Is that true, and who has to pay for the Title Insurance Policy?"
This is a very good question, and the answer may surprise you.
In Florida, as a buyer, you are not required to buy an "Owners Title Policy". However, if you are getting a loan, your lender will require that you pay for a Mortgageee Title Policy to protect the Lender, and the cost of purchasing the Owners Title Policy will be greatly decreased, making the decision to purchase a lot easier. As a practical matter, if you are obtaining financing, the cost of obtaining an Owners policy is almost nominal in comparison to your other closing costs.
One of the questions that all buyers seem to ask their Realtor when buying a condo is whether or not the Buyer should order and pay for an inspection when buying a condo... A lot of buyers simply think that writing a check for an inspection is a waste of money, and nothing can be further from the truth!!!
Consider this:
- The purchase of the condo may be the single largest purchase (or investment) that you may be making for 10 years
- There are at least 10 different issues that if either one of them are problems, could cost you thousands of dollars
- There are some Sellers out in the real world that would actually be hiding defects from you as a buyer
- Professional inspectors are paid not just to find
What is a CondoHolic? Or better yet, Who is The CondoHolic?
By definition, a CondoHolic is a person who craves or compulsively consumes and desiminates information about Condominiums.
When Wikipedia formally recognizes CondoHolic as a descriptive noun, they will pronounce that CondoHolic is a term that is mostly used loosly or humorously to describe a person who is an authority on the history of condos, and who also consumes vast information about condos including including information and guidance for buyers and sellers, and is a visionary as to future condo trends.
The Facebook page for CondoHolic is: https://business.facebook.com/CondoHolic/
In the future, if you want information about Condos, and you are tired of simply scouring through
Are you looking for a beautiful condo but can’t find one with space for your boat? Well, at the Symphony in Fort Lauderdale, FL, you get the best of both worlds because The Symphony is an amazing condo building and has a marina.
The Symphony Condos in Fort Lauderdale
The Symphony includes two 22-story towers right on the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The towers have stunning views of the “Venice of the Americas” waterways with boats constantly sailing by. The Symphony has the home for anyone. With over 20 different floorplans, the towers have styles that anyone could fall in love with. All the units are designed with top-quality and sophistication. The
II Gambino Restaurant in the One Miami Condo in Miami offers Fine Dining
By: Denise & Melissa Stewart
One Miami Condo is the home of II Gambino Restaurant
Would you love to have one of Miami’s best Italian restaurants right in your home? Well, at One Miami you can. One Miami Condo includes Il Gabbiano, a fine dinging Italian restaurant. I would never stop eating here if I lived in One Miami.
Il Gabbiano has stellar ratings in food, décor, and service. The food includes pastas made fresh daily. Their lunch and dinner menus are never-ending and exhibit the best Italian cuisine has to offer. Just looking at the menu makes you feel like you’re in Italy! It has spaghetti, gnocchi, tortellini, risottos, vegetable meals, meats, and seafood. If
Tao at Sawgrass Condos in Sunrise Fl, where Shopping meets Living
By: Denise & Melissa Stewart
Tao at Sawgrass is near Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise FL
If you live for shopping, you should live near Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise, FL. Sawgrass Mills Mall is the seventh largest mall in the United States and the second largest in Florida. It includes 2.4 million square feet of retail stores! Sawgrass Mills Mall has exactly 500 retail stores, ranging from housewares to jewelry and toys to electronics, and more than 90 of these stores are exclusive outlet retailers found nowhere else in South Florida, like Ted Baker London and Rag & Bone. No matter where you are from, Sawgrass Mills is the mall for you because the mall’s Ambassadors, who are a
321 Ocean Condo in Miami Beach has a $53 Million Penthouse
By: Denise & Melissa Stewart
321 Ocean is one of the most expensive, sumptuous, and exclusive residences in the nation. It is comprised of 21 luxury residences in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Miami Beach, South of Fifth. The condos are so desirable that the penthouse is listed for $53 million. Here’s why…
The penthouse is a whopping 6,800 SqFt. of residence space and a total of 13,220 SqFt. with the balconies and roof deck. This two-story residence includes the ninth and tenth floor of 321 Ocean, so the unit has beautiful Miami Beach views from every angle. There are four bedrooms, staff quarters, and seven bathrooms, so even the Brady Bunch could live comfortably in
