10/11/2026
A condo can look perfect during a 20-minute showing and still come with a financial mess you cannot see from inside the unit. The kitchen, layout, and view matter, but so do the associationâs budget, reserve funds, meeting minutes, insurance coverage, special assessments, and rules.
Those documents tell you how the building is being managed and whether owners may be facing expensive repairs.
They can also reveal whether you are allowed to rent the unit, bring your dog, renovate the kitchen, park a second vehicle, or use the property the way you planned.
Your lender will also need to evaluate the condo project. A buyer can qualify for the mortgage while problems with the association, building, insurance, or finances make the project difficult to finance.
Do not stop your research at the front door. You are buying the unit and a financial relationship with every other owner in the building.
Considering a condo? Message me and Iâll help you request the documents and ask the questions that matter before you commit.