A condo is not a small investment. In fact, often buying a condo is akin to buying a house when it comes to your investment. While the price may not be as high as a house, you must also consider building and maintenance fees. These go to paying to maintain the building and common grounds as well as paying for any amenities that are included with the condo. Here are a couple of things to keep your eyes on when looking at Austin condos for sale.
Amenities
When you are buying a condo, you want to make sure you check the amenities against what is available at other locations. The most common amenity offered is a pool, but this should not be all you are getting. Check and see if the building offers a storage unit or gym before you make any final decisions. Some condos will also include tennis courts, but these can be rare because of the amount of space and upkeep they require.
Community
Depending on your personality this can go either way. If you prefer quiet and being left to your own, then find a condo with a passive community, but if you want an active community, then you should plan on checking with the building manager or agent. They should be able to get you into contact with whoever organizes events so you can get an idea of what to expect. In these cases, this is usually all handled by one person, so if you are looking for something new to keep you busy during your down time this may be something else to consider. Often condo communities will have potlucks and barbecues throughout the year as well as another social event for the residents.
When you are searching for a new condo be sure to check what amenities are offered by the building. Also, be sure to make certain that the community matches your personality. If you are looking for a new social group condo communities can be great for those who want to help organize events.
