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title: Can buyer be forced to pay cash upfront for condo?
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# Can buyer be forced to pay cash upfront for condo?

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## What do you think? Question:

I want to buy a condo. The HOA told me you can't buy the   
condo with a mortgage. Cost must be ALL cash up front.   
Is this legal?

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