Condo assessment insurance helps cover unexpected fees your HOA charges for shared property damage or liability that exceeds ...

It is common knowledge that homeowners insurance shields the resident from potential financial loss resulting from fire, theft or an accident. When it comes to condos, though, did you know you need a ...

Anticipating a refinancing offer that could save him $647 a month, Dave Mayers of Jupiter instead got a jolt of reality: The deal was nixed after lenders saw the level of insurance his condominium ...

Many condominium associations do not realize the dangers of going without insurance. An association insurance policy brings great peace of mind to members and can help prevent needless financial ...

Property insurance costs in Florida continued to rise between the first and second quarters of the year, and condo associations have been hit hardest during that time. The average cost of a commercial ...

Older condo association buildings, depending on height, proximity to the coast and state of repair may be facing an unaffordable situation. “I thought we were being conservative by budgeting the same ...

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Rosslyn resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns.

I am buying a condo. Is there a Federal requirement that a borrower have insurance coverage of at least 20 percent of fair market value on contents in order to qualify for a loan? A: Yes. You may be ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

At Jade Winds, a condominium complex of over 900 units, some owners, including retirees, have had to pick up part-time jobs to pay for their skyrocketing homeowners’ association fees. The property, ...

The disastrous collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside has panicked condo owners across Florida who fear their insurance policies wouldn’t protect them against a financial catastrophe ...