Condo Ownership
Is Your Condo Rental Cap Legal & Enforceable?
A recent Court of Appeals ruling could invalid rental cap restrictions at many Seattle area condominiums.
Building Envelope Study – Should You Be Concerned?
Building envelope studies are a fact of life for condo owners, buyers and homeowner associations in the Seattle area.
Deadline Ticking for EHLP’s Forgivable Bridge Loan
The deadline for HUD’s Emergency Home Loan Program for at-risk homeowners facing foreclosure is coming up this Friday.
Resale Certificate Fee Cap Increased
The fee cap for condo Resale Certificates in Washington State to increase 83%.
HOA Foreclosure and the FHA Squeeze
Linkage: Condo HOA’s foreclosure option for delinquent owners; FHA changes create resale challenges for condo sellers.
Understanding a Building’s Envelope
Farren West is the owner of Key Inspection Services and is a contributor to the Seattle Condo Blog. Farren can be contacted at KeyInspectionServices.com. One can think of a building envelope as being similar to envelopes used to mail packages through the postal service. A standard package mailing envelope is used to protect the interior…
What is a Condo Reserve Study?
Farren West is the owner of Key Inspection Services. This is the second article of Farren’s series for SCL. Farren can be contacted at FarrenWest (at) KeyInspectionServices.com. Once you and your real estate professional have found the right condo to meet your needs, the best location/price/aesthetics/etc you will now begin the process to understanding the…
