If you are interested in living in a downtown condo, the best buying opportunities are often during the “Pre-Construction” process. Before a project has funding, the developer must fill at least 50% of the proposed units with prospective buyers. To do this, they often offer discounts and other incentives to draw in buyers.Those that are willing to take the risk, and wait the longest time -- often 2-3 years -- may get the biggest reward. They get the most choice units, and often at slightly reduced prices. The risk, however, is real: If the project is never . . .