Archive for the ‘Condo 101 Tips’ Category
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More Advantages of Owning a Condominium
One of the leading reasons why owning a condo attracts many people is because of the fact that it does not include individual land ownership. It is basically full ownership of the unit without the sole responsibility of owning the land. Also, the combined ownership makes facilities existent and free for all and such are [...]
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The Advantage of Condo Living
Nowadays, condominiums are rising everywhere. This is so because condo living is a great choice for people who are attracted to the idea of owning a property at a fairly inexpensive price and yet, well-situated in the city. Apart from being in a good location, condominiums have many facilities which unit owners can maximize. Another [...]
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Searching for the right one
Consider your budget. Maintenance fees and other personal needs will be really heavy on the pocket if you stay in a condo.
Check the services and amenities. You should know what you’re paying for.
Always check for safety. Get to know the emergency exits and other safety precautions taken by the condominium.
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Condos and Pets
People with pets sometimes would rent a sub-standard apartment or condo just to make sure that their beloved are with them. There was a time that pets were an absolute no-no in all condos, but times have changed. Most villa and townhouse condos allow pets more than the high-rise ones.
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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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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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Filter Wisdom
Living in a confined space as a condo would require some creative thinking as to the quality of air in today’s world. We often rely on air fresheners and sanitizers without giving much thought to the overall quality of the air we breathe as we sleep and go around our daily lives. Short of having [...]
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Why Green is In?
Call it rising consciousness or call it a fad, but green is here to stay which can be seen in the many green developments the world over. From less impacting developments that incorporates green more than an accessory of times past, the greening of our previously harsh city centers are here to stay. From use [...]
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Salvage Yard Wonders
Salvage yards have begun to spring up all over the place with more and more people recognizing the value in stuff that used to go to landfills such as old doorknobs, cabinet pulls and many other nifty stuff that can still be used for more than what their owner decided. Thrifty and also quite green, [...]
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Cool Plants
Plants have long been prized by city dwellers, they break up the concrete that surrounds them making them feel warm and cool to the eyes. Though modern buildings have all glass and steel construction, you’ll always see plants that takes away some of that modern flair. Plants inside a small living space can have the [...]