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Condos - How much should be in reserves?

I have written posts in the past about this topic noting my chagrin that WA didn’t have a Law that required Condo Homeowner Association Boards to have a Reserve Study done.  Well I’m pleased to announce that such a law was passed.  Here’s a link to Elizabeth Rhodes of the Seattle Times article on the subject.  [...]

Posted: April 29th, 2008 under Condo News and Advice, General Real Estate.
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Comments: 37