The HOA Reality Check
Look past the monthly fee - and make a more confident condo or townhome decision.

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A $450 HOA fee is not automatically better than a $900 fee.
This practical California buyer guide helps you understand what HOA dues actually cover, what reserves can and cannot tell you, how to read special assessments, and the questions worth asking before you get too far into a condo purchase.
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MEET MAYLIN
Maylin Chang
Maylin is a real estate agent serving first-time buyers and relocating families in Redwood City and Menlo Park. Having relocated to the Bay Area herself, she knows firsthand the excitement — and uncertainty — of finding the right home in a competitive market.
Before real estate, she spent over a decade in sales and marketing for industrial automation solutions, building a foundation in customer service, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication. She's lived in four countries — Malaysia, the U.S., Japan, and Germany — and speaks five languages fluently, giving her a unique ability to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds.
She doesn't believe in cookie-cutter formulas. Instead, she helps clients see the potential in homes that might not check every box on paper, and arms them with the insights and strategy they need to make confident offers. Her approach is warm, detail-oriented, and built around one goal: creating an empowered, frictionless experience grounded in integrity and respect.
If you're buying your first home or relocating to the Bay Area, she's here to guide you through it.

