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1. Who owns the community?
A not-for-profit corporation named
Forest Lake Estates Co-op, Inc.
2. What is a share?
A share is the term commonly used
for describing an individual ownership and control of a certain
lot in the community as well as all common areas and any other
assets owned by the Co-op.
3. Can I sell my share to someone
else?
Yes. You may sell your share along
with your home for any price you wish. The purchaser must
be approved by the Board of Directors. Refusal is not permitted
so long as the purchaser meets the standards set for the residents
of the community.
4. Can I sell my share to the
Cooperative?
Yes. A provision has been made for
you to sell your share to the Co-op for the price you paid.
You are placed on a list of those wishing to sell their share
on the next come basis, subject to provision contained in agreements
and in prospectus filing.
5. What happens to my share
if I die?
Provision has been made to purchase
the share if your heirs do not wish to keep it.
6. Who runs the community?
The shareholders elect a Board of
Directors. The Board is responsible for overseeing the shareholders
approved policies for the community. The Board has hired a
professional management company, Premier Community Management, Inc., which
have the responsibility of the day to day operations.
7. As a shareholder what do
I pay?
As a shareholder you pay a monthly
maintenance fee of $125.00. The property will be assessed by
the tax collector as real estate. If you homestead, your property
taxes will be lowered.
8. If I sell my home does the
buyer have to buy the share?
Yes, the share may not be sold seperate from the home.
9. Can I finance the purchase
of the share?
Yes, there are four options available:
1. Make a down payment of 10% of the purchase price and finance
the balance.
2. Secure the loan with title to your home (which has no mortgage)
and finance the entire purchase price of the share.
3. Secure the loan with title of your home (which has a balance
owed) and finance the entire purchase price of the share.
4. Refinance your home and include the share for a total package
loan secured with title to your home.
10. What type of financial plans
are available?
Programs are available at extremely
competitive rates with longer than normal repayment terms.
A local financial broker has arranged a program where the
loan has a fixed rate for thirty (30) years which is the full
term and amortization.
11. Is there a prepayment penalty
on the loan?
No. All loan payments provide that
you may prepay all or parts of the principal without penalty.
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