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Condo Living

Condo Reserve Study Red Flags Before You Buy in Boston

July 24, 2026 by Steve Novak

Boston’s biggest condo assessment hit $75.6M. A reserve study saw it coming. Read the percent-funded line and the association books before you sign.

Categories Condo Living

Fannie Mae’s 15% Condo Reserve Rule Threatens Boston Condos

July 14, 2026July 5, 2026 by Steve Novak

Fannie Mae’s new 15% condo reserve rule takes effect January 2027. Why Boston’s small self-managed triple-decker condos risk losing conventional financing.

Categories Condo Living

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