Ask for three separate estimates: acquisition, annual ownership, and eventual sale or transfer. A low closing figure can be technically accurate while excluding recurring charges and future tax consequences.
Also request each estimate using your actual residency and proposed title-holding...
For the Phoenix condo question, make a simple responsibility list with four columns: required item, who requested it, who can provide it and due date. Ask the lender to name the documents rather than saying “association paperwork,” then confirm who is actually authorized to release each one. Any...