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    • Quick Search Condos & Townhomes For Sale in San Jose
    • San Jose Condos with Swimming Pools
  • Living in a Condominium is Lifestyle Living
    • Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions
    • Condo Communities Also Have Rules & Policies
    • Financing a Condominium
    • Ready to Start Your Search of Condos in San Jose? Do You Need To Sell Your San Jose Condo?

Quick Search Condos & Townhomes For Sale in San Jose

Almaden Valley Condos & Townhomes – All Price Ranges
Blossom Valley Condos & Townhomes Under $500,000
Blossom Valley Condos & Townhomes Over $500,000
 
Cambrian Park Condos & Townhomes Under $500,000
Cambrian Park Condos & Townhomes Over $500,000
Campbell Condos & Townhomes Under $800,000
 
Willow Glen Condos & Townhomes Under $800,000
Willow Glen Condos & Townhomes Over $800,000
Silver Creek Country Club Townhouses, San Jose

 

Pool and Clubhouse at Park Almaden in Blossom Valley San JoseLiving in a condominium is not for everyone yet many people prefer the condominium lifestyle. Some people would prefer living in a single-family home however they can only afford to purchase a condo. When buying a condo is a buyer’s only option they are at least still afforded the opportunity for homeownership. While they may live with restrictions and rules, in many cases, especially in San Jose and Silicon Valley, condo owners build equity and over time may be able to afford to buy a single-family home. For many, it is a better alternative than renting. 

Many people, including real estate agents, don’t know the difference between a condominium and a townhouse. Many real estate agents list and market a townhouse style condo as a townhome when it is legally a condominium. 

Condo owners are said to own the “air space” within the walls of their condo unit.  Owners are responsible for maintaining “walls in”. Owning land is not part of the equation. 

Generally, the condo association is responsible for maintaining “walls out”. Condo ownership is clearly defined in the legal description. Who is responsible for what as well as what condo owners can and cannot do can be found in the CC&R’s and other governing documents.  The ‘common areas” within a condo community are jointly owned and shared. Legal descriptions will define ownership of the common area as well. 

Condo owners are required to pay monthly dues.  The dues cover maintenance, management, and reserves. Dues will vary depending on the size of the complex as well as the amenities such as pools, spas, clubhouse, tennis courts, exercise rooms, elevators, etc. Gated, golf and guarded communities tend to have higher premiums.  The amenities are among the many considerations in purchasing a condo. One may be paying for amenities they will never use. 

Condominiums are managed by a management company and have a governing board comprised of homeowners who reside within the community. One thing to consider regarding the board members is that they are effectively managing a Corporation. Board members may or may not have any business experience at all and yet they are making decisions on behalf of the entire community. 

San Jose Condos with Swimming Pools

Buyers can choose condos in San Jose with a wide variety of features and benefits. If you are relocating to Silicon Valley, to work for Apple, Alphabet/Google or employers nearby, we highly recommend condos in Willow Glen and Almaden Valley. Let us know what features you are looking for and we’ll prepare a condo list in your price range.

Living in a Condominium is Lifestyle Living

condos in San Jose, is this the lifestyle for you?

Among the desirable features of living in a condo is the fact that homeowners are not responsible for such things as gardening, exterior painting, lighting, replacing the roof, in many cases fixing things like dry rot and remedies for termites.  In other words, all the work and maintenance outside the walls of their unit. 

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions

There are many different condo styles.  The one thing they all have in common are Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions, affectionately referred to as “CC&Rs”.  The CC&R’s outline what homeowners can, and cannot do.  Some condo communities have very strict CC&R’s and others less so.  Buyers definitely want to carefully review the CC&R’s before removing contingencies.  

Condo Communities Also Have Rules & Policies

Just as with the CC&R’s the Rules and Policies will vary as well. Examples of some policies are:

  • How the meetings are run as governed by California Civil Code
  • Policies for delinquent HOA dues
  • Need approval of the Board for architectural changes such as replacing windows, adding air conditioning, installation of a satellite dish.
  • No hard surface flooring allowed above the first floor. In other words, in upstairs units where another homeowner lives below.
  • What can and cannot be placed on decks and patios
  • Storage of boats, trailers, campers, bicycles
  • Posting of signs, including real estate signs
  • Parking Rules, Illegal parking, the number of vehicles allowed 
  • Unleashed pets and noise caused by pets
  • Pet restrictions limiting the size and number of pets 
  • Repairing vehicles in common areas not allowed
  • Restrictions on holiday decorations and storage of children’s toys
  • Pool and Spa Rules including the number of guests permitted  

Financing a Condominium

Very few condominiums are approved for FHA financing.  That is very unfortunate because condos tend to be more affordable for many buyers who only qualify for FHA financing with 3.5% down payment. Lenders have their own lending guidelines they must follow and they must also comply with all other lending guidelines.  The most common financing used to purchase a condo in San Jose and Silicon Valley is conventional financing. We do see a fair amount of all-cash offers as well. 

Because so few condo complexes are FHA approved, buyers with FHA financing will save themselves a lot of time and frustration if they determine if the complex is approved before looking at condos for sale. The odds are certainly stacked against them. As your real estate broker, we know how to find out which condos in San Jose qualify for FHA financing. We have the best loan officers to talk with to explore other financing options.

Ready to Start Your Search of Condos in San Jose? Do You Need To Sell Your San Jose Condo?

With so many condos for sale in San Jose, you need the expert help of Kathleen Daniels to locate the perfect complex for your lifestyle. If you have a condo to sell, she understands marketing condos & townhouses as a lifestyle to attract the right buyers. Kathleen services the areas south of the city center including, Blossom Valley, Almaden Valley, Willow Glen, Cambrian Park, Campbell and other Silicon Valley Condominium complexes.

Call Kathleen at 408-972-1822 or send her a quick note and she’ll be in contact promptly.

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ALMADEN VALLEY

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BLOSSOM VALLEY

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  • Condos Under $500,000
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  • Homes Under $700,000
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CITY of CAMPBELL

  • All Campbell Homes
  • Condos and Townhouses Under $800,000
  • Condos and Townhouses Above $800,000
  • Homes Under $1 MIL
  • Homes $1 Mil to $1.5 Mil
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  • Homes Over $2 Mil

CAMBRIAN PARK

  • All Cambrian Homes
  • Condos and Townhouses Under $500,000
  • Condos and Townhouses Over $500,000
  • Homes Under $800,000
  • Homes $800,000 to $900,000
  • Homes $900,000 to $1 Mil
  • Homes $ Mil to $1.5 Mil
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WILLOW GLEN

  • All Willow Glen Homes
  • Condos and Townhouses Under $800,000
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  • Homes Under $800,000
  • Homes $800,000 to $900,000
  • Homes $900,000 to $1 Mil
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  • Homes $1.6 Mil to $2 Mil
  • Homes $2 Mil to $2.5 Mil
  • Luxury Homes Above $2.5 Mil

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