Association Dues

February 29th, 2008

a3.jpgWho do you think pays for security, maintenance, and other services of a condo unit? The homeowner. A condominium association, in theory, is a first-rate insurance policy for the continued maintenance of the exterior property and for keeping its high value. However, association dues becomes political since homeowners are living in a communal property.

Material Costs

February 28th, 2008

3.jpgAnother remarkable blow to developers is the recurrently rising costs of construction materials. Due to this circumstance, more than a few condo developers “have canceled projects, has returned the buyer’s deposits, as well as put the land up for sale plus are at danger of foreclosure. Developers and investors are trying to recover whatever thing from the condo nose-dive by exchanging units back into apartments. Real estate specialist agree that it will take at least years for the condo market to get better unless the price of materials are still increasing. However, consumers stop using condos for overnight savings as an alternative and instead go back to home buying way of life.

Market Value

February 22nd, 2008

a4.jpgWhen buying a condominium property, you’ll also need to consider your local real estate market familiarity. Of course, during slow periods, asking prices for single-family homes decreases, making it possible for many hopeful homebuyers who beforehand thought a condominium was the last thing they could afford to move up to a single-family home, instead.

Monarch on the Merrimack

January 9th, 2008

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Monarch on the Merrimack spells ecoluxury in the Victorian riverside city of Lawrence in New England. The development transforms the huge Wood Mill into 600 eco-friendly residences. Using geothermal heating and cooling, Monarch saves energy for what was once the largest building of its kind in the world. The historic mill was converted into modern lofts with 16-foot ceilings and oversized windows. Units come in studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and mezzanine lofts, or garden lofts and terraced penthouses that can be combined to make spacious residences. A number of unique residences, including duplexes and triplexes, are also available.