<prompt> Human: Hello, x200B;In about a year Ill be in a place where I could get an condominium if I feel inclined. Im looking at about a 6-900 square foot place in a Boston suburb with roughly a 200k top end, but Id like to be at about 140k. It looks like I could get a decent place in a suburb that ends up only being about 700 for the payment and after taxes, HOAs and other costs Id probably end up at around 1000-1300 per month if Im around my budget. x200B;Im currently paying about 1900month for an average apartment in the suburbs.Because of lifework commitments Ill be in the Boston area for at least another 4 years after I move into the condo.x200B;Is there any reason I should continue to rent and not buy a condominium?  <response>: If youre gonna buy a condo, make sure the HOA is well funded. Unexpected assessments will bite you in the ass. 