<prompt> Human: Im saving up money and Im about to buy a new home, but I dont need much so Im looking at two and three bedroom condos.But Im not sure how I feel about condo fees - Im trying to figure whether going for a tiny single family home would make more sense. Im about to get pre-approved for a 150,000 mortgage, and although I estimate to be paying around 750 a month for that, I may end up paying over 1,000 with the added condo fees.Also, what else is included with condo fees? Or is it just the maintenance of the building? Do condo fees ever include cable and utilities, property taxes, or if my washing machine breaks? Or does it just depend?  <response>: Look at all the options in your area. Ive been in a condo for 8 years. Its small in size, financially sound and they provided meeting minutes they only have to provide financial records and by laws when I was looking. My condo fee is small and covers snow removal, trash, recycling, some landscaping and our insurance, management company. At the time of purchase it made sense for me. The downsides are little - not allowed to hang a clothesline outside, rules about plantings, small stuff like that. Our association is 90 percent owner occupied and that makes a difference. Will you want to rent ever? Will it be allowed? Do you mind the potential for revolving neighbors with rentals? If youre considering a condo also ask what the history of fee increase is. Sometimes youll find an association that raises it quite a bit every year. Think longterm resale abilityvalue. Good luck! 