Question 1

Which condominium documents should I review before buying?

Accepted Answer

Review the declaration, association articles, bylaws and rules, plus the annual financial statement, annual budget and association FAQ document. Request applicable inspection reports and reserve-study material as well. Together, these explain the condominium's governance, restrictions, finances and building responsibilities. Read them with your intended use in mind, and raise questions about unclear provisions before deciding whether the property fits your plans.

Question 2

Which ownership costs should I examine beyond the asking price?

Accepted Answer

Examine association charges, what they cover, reserve funding and any assessments affecting the unit. Read the budget alongside the financial statements rather than comparing monthly charges alone. Reserve shortfalls can lead to assessments or association borrowing, so ask how identified repair needs will be funded. The useful comparison is building-specific: a lower asking price or association charge does not explain the full ownership commitment.

Question 3

How does a milestone inspection differ from a reserve study?

Accepted Answer

A milestone inspection evaluates a building's structural condition. A structural integrity reserve study addresses funding for future repair and replacement needs. They answer different questions, so one should not stand in for the other when reviewing a condo. Milestone requirements concern qualifying residential condominium buildings with at least three habitable stories; confirm applicability for the particular building and review the relevant findings and funding plans.

Question 4

Does the association policy cover everything inside my condo?

Accepted Answer

No. The association's master policy and a unit-owner HO-6 policy serve different purposes. Unit-owner coverage can address personal property, certain interior items and liability, subject to the policy's terms. Review the actual master policy alongside proposed unit coverage, including exclusions and deductibles. Ask an insurance professional to explain where responsibilities meet, rather than assuming the association insures everything inside your condo.

Question 5

How should I check flood exposure for a particular property?

Accepted Answer

Start with the property's exact location on current FEMA flood maps, rather than relying on a Cocoa Beach mailing address or a citywide assumption. Storm surge is a principal flood hazard for this barrier-island setting, but that does not assign every property the same flood designation. Review the location-specific information and discuss its implications for the building and your insurance needs with appropriate professionals.

Question 6

Are the nearby sold homes direct two-bedroom condo comparables?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. The nearby sold section uses a matching two-bedroom condo as its reference point, but shows all-residential completed sales within 0.5 mile over the past 12 months. Sold properties can differ in price, property type, bedroom count and municipal area. Treat them as evidence of nearby activity, not an automatically comparable set; a meaningful comparison requires checking the characteristics of each sold property.

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