Is buying fancy condos with high HOA(>$1k) worth it?

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Depends on what’s included. If that includes all expenses (water, electric, maintenance, trash, etc) and other services that you may pay separately out of pocket for like a gym and pool—maybe. The biggest drawback is that there is no ROI for those payments. It actually drives down the value of your place depending on how high they are.

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What exactly does it include? I'm inclined to say no...but...if it's a lot of stuff, then go for it

It would depend on your location and your lifestyle. Personally, I don't think so. But some of my friends like it because it takes care of all the maintenance they would have to do if they owned a house.

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