Archive for the ‘Condo 101 Tips’ Category
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Choosing The Right Furniture
Condo dwellers usually have one universal gripe: the lack of space. With space at a premium for condominiums and apartments, rooms and living areas are beginning to look more and more like a doll’s house. Even for those condos that tout 2 or 3 bedroom units, these rooms usually only have enough [...]
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Sound Proof that Condo
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So you finally bought that condo you’ve been dreaming about for years. But the problem is, your neighbors make so much noise. Upstairs, downstairs and across the wall, they’re yelling, stomping, turning up their music to hear it over the barking dog. Or maybe it’s you that likes to make noise, practicing the [...] -
More Tips to Consider Before Buying a Condominium
Parking Space: For every Condo Unit purchase make sure that you have a parking space that is assigned to you, even better if you chose a parking space which near the elevator or door and or close to your unit.
Pets: Think twice, because some Condos don’t allow pets, much more the exotic ones. Ask [...] -
Get to express your views
Condominiums is a breeze to live in in terms of maintenance but any problems associated with facilities should be voiced out as soon as possible. The homeowners or rather condo-owners association is responsible for most dealings of such matters. They are owners like you that are elected to serve as the overseeing body with regards [...]
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The Green Condo
Using less and enjoying more is the trend of the future for the huge pressure we place upon mother nature has at last been realized and recognized. The trend is to get the most atractive space using the most environmentally firendly materials possible. Energy saving consumer eleteronics and the occasional solar panel to provige lighting [...]
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Condo Association Insurance Policies
There is insurance you have to pay the association for protection of the common ownership areas in a condo that should cover all needed repairs. The insurance does not cover areas such as the contents of your unit and the furnishings/appliances installed within for they are your responsibility. All personal property within the home is [...]
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Common Use Grounds
Most condominium units have a common free to use area where all owners can get to do the things they used to do when they owned single housing units. Barbecues and other outdoor activities can be conducted safely without interfering with the rest of the tenants/owners. They can be quite booked but all owners should [...]
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Parties in Condos
There is nothing stopping you from holding them in condo units as long as they are not too noisy or too intrusive of the other tenants. There are a lot of incidents of such problems for noise is one of the most disruptive things that can wake even the deepest sleeper. Review your building guidelines [...]
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Condominium Dues
Dues in their many forms in shapes in a condo ownership may seem steep but considering the amount you’d have to pay for tearing down the old chimneys may sound reasonable. Besides, the convenience and additional amenities you may get when you purchased the unit does need upkeep and so does the grounds in and [...]
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Going…. Going …. Gone?
House prices are at their lowest but couples without children who cannot afford single housing units can get condos for their meager earnings if they choose to. Single housing units are quite steeply priced and even with today’s rock-bottom prices, still out of reach of most. Purchasing condos would have you and your spouse taking [...]