In the case of condominiums, it is important to read the past six
months of homeowners association minutes to see how effective the board is and to learn about any possibly detracting issues (such as protracted litigation with the developer).
Not exact matches
In many
homeowners»
associations, part
of that money you fork over every
month or every year goes toward insuring community spaces and amenities against damage.
Borrowers who qualify and want to count future rental income will also need six
months» worth
of cash reserves in the bank — that's six
months»
of full mortgage payments, including taxes, insurance and any
homeowners association dues.
Mortgage applications ask you to list all debts and how much you spend each
month on everything from rent or your current mortgage (plus hazard insurance, property taxes, mortgage insurance,
homeowners association dues and home equity loans or lines
of credit) to credit cards, car loans, student loans, child support and alimony.
You may need to have a certain number
of months» worth
of mortgage payments in the bank, to include the principal, interest, property taxes,
homeowners insurance (and
homeowners association dues when applicable).
Exactly four
months before Hurricane Sandy came ashore, Congress passed the Biggert - Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act
of 2012, with the strong support
of the National
Association of Realtors ®, and in so doing reauthorized the critically important National Flood Insurance Program so
homeowners could affordably access flood insurance.
Borrowers who qualify to use projected rental income will also need six
months» worth
of reserves in the bank — that's six
months»
of full mortgage payments, including taxes, insurance and any
homeowners association dues.
However, the homes at Skylar do have a type
of homeowner association fee that pays for parks and amenities that will be around $ 146 a
month once all the homes are built.
Also called the housing ratio, this is the percentage
of your income that would go toward housing expenses each
month, including your mortgage payment, private mortgage insurance, property taxes,
homeowner's insurance and
association dues.12
The National
Association of REALTORS ® reported that sales
of luxury homes spiked in the final
months of 2012 as high - end
homeowners rushed to take advantage
of lower tax rates before January 1.
Nearly half
of new
homeowners undertaking a home improvement project within three
months of buying a residence set their sights on a kitchen overhaul, according to a recent report from the National
Association of Realtors.