Are condos or co-ops better?
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Are condos or co-ops better?
Condos often cost more, but allow a greater degree of freedom and flexibility than co-ops, and an easier approval process. With co-ops you can save on closing costs, afford more square footage and have lesser monthly fees, but you may loose the flexibility that is offered by condos.
Is buying into a coop a good investment?
With double digit annual property value gains like that, it comes to no surprise that coops have made an excellent investment for those that have bought into them and continue to be a great opportunity for those looking to enter the market. For more Manhattan real estate market insights, read the Elliman Report.
What happens when you pay off a co-op?
When you pay off the cooperative loan, the bank will return the original stock and lease to you and will also forward a “UCC-3 Termination Statement” that must be filed in order to terminate the bank’s security interest in your cooperative shares.
What are the pros and cons of condo living?
Pros and Cons of Buying a Condo
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Build home equity | No land ownership |
| May be easier to afford than a single-family home | HOA and maintenance fees |
| Location, location, location | Abide by the HOA rules |
| Increased security | May have limited parking |
What are the pros and cons of a co-op?
Here are some pros and cons to consider when weighing whether to buy or lease a co-op:
- Pros.
- • The main advantage of purchasing a co-op is that they are often cheaper to buy than a condo.
- • Co-ops are typically more financially stable.
- • The instance of foreclosure is rare.
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- Cons.
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Why are co-ops cheaper than condos?
The difference in costs. Co-ops tend to be cheaper per square foot. They typically offer buyers more control as an individual shareholder and often have lower closing costs. Property taxes often are lower for co-ops than condos.
Why are co-op fees so high?
Co-op fees tend to be higher than condo fees because co-ops roll all the monthly expenses into one bill, including gas, water and property tax. For example, if a co-op shareholder owns 2 percent of the property, they will pay 2 percent of the electric bill.