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Condo HOA meeting last night
Weezy's Journal | July 22nd 2008 by Chantal
We had our monthly condo HOA meeting last night, and our new property management representative was there. She seems very professional. I hope she does a good job because the last company we had didn't do much for us.I never really had any problems, read more
Need to order HOA docs? Just how much can they cost now?
Gina Tufano, Realtor Ramblings | July 8th 2008 by Gina Tufano
Disclosure Packets and CertificatesThe certificate or resale packet must disclose any post-closing fees charged by the management company and the past six months of association meeting minutes. Two copies of the certificate or packet will be provided read more
Condos and Issues
All About Portland Oregon Real Estate | July 2nd 2008
Condos and Issues Part 2 There was a fire in downtown Lake Oswego’s First Addition in May where the owner, unfortunately, died. It reminded me of some more things people need to think about when purchasing a condo and what to look for in the read more
Home Depot vs. Home Cheapo
The Skinny on Matilda | June 26th 2008 by Bonnie Bell
I am not a master landscaper. I know. I know...my articles on alkalinity, compaction, and variegated xeriscaping could have fooled you, right? I have a dried up, wrinkly thumb. I was asked to plant-sit some flower pots for a friend and I killed h read more
Symptom Of A Larger Problem
The Daily Bizarre | June 24th 2008 by Jeffrey Cameron
I came across a story about one man’s efforts to get tire boots removed from his vehicle that’s taken on a life of its own thanks to the interwebs. This guy’s homeowners association hired a private company to enforce parking rules read more
HOA Meeting was Informative
Weezy's Journal | June 19th 2008 by Chantal
This evening I attended my condo HOA meeting for the first time in a few months. There wasn’t much new business, except for the fact that they will be re-paving the parking area next week, so we can’t park in our carports for about a day and a ha read more
Hot weather & HOA meeting tomorrow
Weezy's Journal | June 18th 2008 by Chantal
Today was a hot day. I was so glad I work indoors in the cool air conditioning. I felt bad for everyone who has to work outdoors in hot weather like today. The bad part was that it’s not even summer yet, and it’s only going to get hotter.The only read more
Should Investors Stay Away from Condos
Real Estate Investing For Real | A BiggerPockets Blog | June 12th 2008 by Joshua Dorkin
As real estate prices continue to slide investors are eager to find the next best deal. Usually when determining which property they should buy price and rental income become a big factor. Price and rental income usually translate to cash flow and read more
HOA Removes Fallen Tree
One Project Closer | May 23rd 2008 by Fred
Many of the homes in my community share a pleasant wooded area. It’s nice to look out back and see trees rather than more houses. Plus, there is a trail great for walking. But with all the recent rain and high winds a few trees have come down o read more
Seller's Disclosures
Salt Lake City Real Estate Blog | May 15th 2008 by Marina
We have just a little more to finish reviewing Real Estate Purchase Agreement.* Some potential buyers might be scared when seller's disclosure (personal information of the seller is not available of the house). Do not worry! If you are a buyer, you h read more
HOA: Allow White Decks or Limit to Natural Wood Tones?
One Project Closer | May 14th 2008 by Fred
This issue has been the subject of much debate in our homeowners association lately, and I thought I’d post it here to get your take. Our current HOA guidelines require that all decks in the community be painted / stained in natural wood tone read more
Condo & HOA Budget, Application, FAQ, Rules and Regulations
Real Life in Bonita Springs Florida | May 13th 2008 by Chris Griffith
Doing the Paperwork Correctly For the third time in as many weeks I called a Bonita Springs management company to obtain buyer application paperwork. Calling for these documents is a frequent occurrence. Every time an agent gets a new listing they read more
New Homebuyer FYI #3
Sur Real Estate of Mind: SoCal First time Homebuyer Blog | May 6th 2008 by Hassan Nicholás
Compiled by Hassan NicholásFYI #3...random stuff to knowReal Estated Owned property or REO means the bank owns the property and is selling it. Bank must deliver the property to a new owner without past liens, either property taxes or HOA dues. Recor read more
The Encinitas Short Sale from Hell: Closed
Carlsbad, Encinitas and San Diego Luxury Real Estate | April 27th 2008 by Roberta Murphy
by Roberta Murphy It was group hug time Friday afternoon when we received confirmation that our 10-month short sale ordeal in Encinitas Ranch had successfully recorded and closed. Kudos to the patient buyers of this Encinitas home, because they tru read more
How To Run an HOA Architectural Committee
One Project Closer | April 17th 2008 by Fred
Our community recently voted in a new HOA board of directors and architectural committee. The new committee is taking a more active role in enforcing the community’s covenants than previous committees have, creating some anxiety, disagreement read more
Handling Unexpected Expenses
Ms. Money Savvy | March 31st 2008 by Ms. Money Savvy
photo credit: Orin Optiglot It’s been my experience that very few expenses are truly unexpected. Therefore it makes sense to plan ahead so that you don’t find yourself scrambling to pay bills. I like the technique a lot of people call a & read more
Wakefield Plantation - HOA Too Strict? You decide.....
The Pink Oyster | March 31st 2008 by Leesa Finley
Well, another story has come across the wire regarding a Homeowners Association and their reign over a neighborhood. For those of you local it comes as NO surprise that we are experiencing one of the worst droughts on the record books! Those of you o read more
Dear HOA…
The Stephford Diaries | March 30th 2008 by Stephanie Peterson-Ferrel
HOA schmoa, bitches. read more
Homeostasis...be it ever so Humble
CHOCOLATE FOR YOUR BRAIN! | March 30th 2008 by Sherry
Author's Note: This is an older piece that never oddly enough, found a home. I hope you enjoy it. --SherryWe lived in a middle aged home from the time we were a family of six to our most recent child. There were at least 15 projects we could do, read more
Can You Do Whatever You Want With Your Edmond Home?
Edmond Oklahoma Real Estate Resource | March 25th 2008 by Kristyn Grewell
Many times I have heard new Oklahoma home buyers say, "It's my house I can do what I want with it." Well, while it will be your house, unless you are buying a home in an unplatted area you probably can't do whatever you want.When a real estate devel read more
Property Owners Association
DIY Women | March 21st 2008 by Marie
I apologize that I have not blogged in a couple of days. I had surgery and have been going in and out of a pain killer haze. I have not done much to work on our house or its plans. I did however read a lot about our property [...] read more
First Time Homebuyer Tips
Finance Blog Online | March 7th 2008 by CP
First Time Homebuyer Tips I’ve been writing a lot about how terrible the market has been in terms of home foreclosures, ARM rates jumping up and people walking away from their homes, so I thought it was about time to be a little more positive. read more
What Would Thomas Moore Do? Install Solar.
Local Warming | February 21st 2008 by Shannon
I know. Your Homeowner's Association/Historic District/Condo Association/Whatever won't let you install a solar panel and you think this is ridiculous. Here's some hope: Though you might have heard from your neighbors that solar panels are not permit read more
Why Do Homeowner Associations Have Rules, Restrictions & Regulati…
Real Life in Bonita Springs Florida | February 20th 2008 by Chris Griffith
Deed Restrictions | Homeowner Association Rules & Regulations | HOA Guidelines For many buyers of real estate it is important to know and ask questions about restrictions that will effect owners, tenants and guest living in homes within read more
The Perils of Going Condo
Real Estate Investing For Real | A BiggerPockets Blog | December 3rd 2007 by Joshua Dorkin
Purchasing a condominium is a popular choice for homebuyers of all ages who wish to dispense with the expensive and seemingly endless responsibility of maintaining a home. Although living in a condominium may allow for some to enjoy a more relaxed l read more
Call an Inquiry or "Simon Says" Call an Inquiry
Sue's Blog | September 25th 2007
This from a CBC story July 06-07St. John's blogger Simon Lono, however, believes it is not the job of the police to look at where the constituency spending system broke down.Lono is spearheading an online petition calling for a public inquiry into th read more
From one AG to another...tsk tsk tsk...
Sue's Blog | September 15th 2007
If we are to accept that one MHA - Elizabeth Marshall - above all others was the catalyst for the Auditor General to gut the financial operations of the House of Assembly - and there's no shortage of people who would claim that to be true - then Eliz read more
The Bank of Canada eh???
Sue's Blog | September 14th 2007
Sue's Blog will post extensively on the Report of the Auditor General "On a Review of Constituency Allowance Claims" 1989-90 - 2005-06. This is the first of such posts.As the Report accentuated the abuse of taxpayer dollars by Paul Dicks - I have sen read more
From the World's largest Democracy....
Sue's Blog | September 14th 2007
on a day when we continue to question whether there is political corruption in ours. Every now and then Sue's Blog hears from a unique visitor - who demonstrates the good the "age of the internet" has brought. This wonderful ability to reach out glob read more
Please file this under "You Gotta Be Kiddin' Me!"
The Pink Oyster | September 7th 2007 by Leesa Finley
Honestly, I have read some really stupid items in the papers and I have heard some really bad stories (and good, to be fair) about Homeowners Associations but this pretty much tops them all! I have read the story 4 times now to be sure that I read it read more
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