What is a Co-Op?
In real estate, the phrase Co-op is short for cooperative housing. But what does it mean if you own a co-op? This guide explains.
What is a Co-Op?
In a co-op, which usually just looks like an apartment building or condominium complex, people don’t own their own units. Instead, they own shares of the entire building. What co-op owners do is actually buy stock in the housing complex. Then, the ownership in the housing complex comes with a lease for the home they live in.
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Are There Co-Ops in Tampa?
There are a handful of these types of properties in the Tampa Bay area, but they’re not as common here as they are in other major cities, such as New York and Chicago.
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The Three Types of Co-Ops
There are three main types of co-op housing:
- Market rate, which are treated like standard properties. Owners can sell whenever they like, and for whatever price they can get.
- Limited equity, which are often more affordable than others. There’s a limit on how much equity members are allowed to earn in their homes, which means they can’t typically sell for a huge profit.
- Group equity or zero equity, Which don’t allow members to build financial equity in their homes. However, they pay rental rates that are generally below market value.
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