Buying your first condo isn’t just house shopping in vertical — it’s joining a mini-government. Here’s what to know about HOA fees, special assessments, and hidden costs before you buy.”
The Part Nobody Warned You About So you’ve found the perfect condo. The photos are dreamy, the location is ideal, and the listing price is juuuust within reach. You run the numbers, get pre-approved, and think, “I can totally swing this.” But here’s the truth: the sticker price
Hidden Condo Costs
Hidden expenses that can derail your condo budget (and how to avoid them) I'll never forget the look on my friend Sarah's face when she got her first special assessment notice. Six months after buying her dream condo in downtown Chicago, the building slapped every owner