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Amanda's Condo Purchase
- Amanda bought a condo in Oakland in 2018.
- She chose Oakland for its central location between her family, work, and social life.
Starter Home vs. Single-Family Home
- Consider a starter home like a condo or townhouse before a single-family home for lower maintenance.
- Condos/townhouses often have HOAs covering external maintenance, simplifying homeownership transition.
High HOA Fees in San Francisco
- Gisoo researched San Francisco condos and found HOAs exceeding $1,000 monthly.
- This highlighted the significant cost of HOA fees in some areas, especially with amenities.