Starting January 4, 2027, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac require condo boards to set aside 15% of annual budgets for reserves, up from 10%.
A condo’s HOA dues tell only part of the ownership story. Jeff Bennett shares a practical framework for comparing included services, property upkeep, reserves, assessments, and the everyday experience of owning a Deer Valley vacation home.
From post-Surfside safety laws and mandatory SIRS reports to COA fees and down payment assistance programs — here's what first-time buyers need to know before…