Shop around/haggle for your mortgage rate. You can save a bundle. Don't immediately jump on the first offer. Remember, they're the ones who need you to get their money.

Also, check out the condo association's reserve fund. If there are big repairs coming, you don't want to suddenly stuck with a big repair bill. If the fund is big enough, it can soften the blow.

For that matter, check how old the building is, and if you can, find out about what has been done to it.

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