New England Condominium, The Condo, HOA & Co-op Monthly

Management

Absent Owners

Managing Communities When Nobody’s Home

Once upon a time, you usually greeted your neighbor in the hallway of your building as you were coming or going. But you…

Management

2019 May

Keys, Key Fobs, and Door Codes

Controlling Access to Your Building

2019 May

Co-ops, Condos & Kids

Managing Conflict Between Families and Child-Free Residents

2019 May

Considering a Change in Management?

How to Know When It’s Time

2019 January

Welcome Aboard

Acclimating New Association Staff Members

Finance

Facing Financial Mismanagement

When Boards or Managers Are at Fault

The board of a building or community association has a fiduciary duty to uphold its community’s governing documents, act…

Finance

2019 July

Maintenance Charge Increases

When, Why, and How to Raise Monthly Fees

2019 July

Manager, or Landlord?

Understanding the Scope of Management Responsibilities

2018 July

The ABC’s of Appraisal

How the Process Works in Condos and Co-ops

2018 July

When Associations Borrow

What to Know Before Taking Out a Loan

On The Board

Warranties and Service Agreements

What You Should Know About Coverage

As in life, there are no guarantees when it comes to building systems, parts, and components. But unlike life, there are…

2019 October

Younger Buyers, New Approaches

A New Generation Moves In

2019 September

Directors and Officers Insurance

Must-Have, Or Luxury?

2019 September

Fines and Penalties

Using Them Fairly and Effectively

2019 September

Board Transition

Switching Smoothly From Old Board to New

Who You Gonna Call?

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

Olivia Pope, the main character on ABC’s Scandal, is a professional fixer. If you have a problem—any problem—she can fi…

2014 January

Managing Amenities

Coping With Changing Trends

2014 January

Changing Managers or Firms?

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Successful Management Strategies

How Do You Manage?

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing Association Records

While keeping the records of the association is not the most fascinating part of serving on a board of trustees, it is …

2014 February

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful

2014 February

The Transition

Switching from Sponsor to Owner Control

2013 February

Building a Better Board

Common Traits of Successful Boards

2013 February

Better, Stronger, Faster...

What We All Need to Know About Electronic Communication

Maintenance

Maintaining Air Quality

Managing the Indoor Environment

Anytime you have hundreds, or even thousands of people living in close quarters – in a multifamily co-op or condo buildi…

2019 June

Video Intercom Systems

Choosing the Right One for Your Building

2019 May

Soundproofing

Multifamily Silence Technology

2019 March

Facade Repair and Restoration

How to Know When It’s Time

2019 March

Exterior Cleaning

Cleanliness and Curb Appeal

Maintaining Exterior Spaces

Safety, Longevity, and Aesthetics

Whether it’s a balcony, terrace, patio or roof deck, outdoor space is many an apartment owner’s dream. Desirable – and …

2019 March

Building Demolition

Managing Chaos, Minimizing Disruption

2018 March

Exterior Signage

Monetizing Your Outside Space

2018 March

Sidewalk Repair

Care Now Saves Cash Later

2018 March

Planning Ahead

Staying on Top of Building Maintenance

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains, and Your Building’s Water Supply

Though mostly unseen, a building’s plumbing and piping network is one of its most important systems—as anyone who has e…

2014 November

The Heat is On

Taking the Steam out of Boiler Problems

2014 November

Your Building’s Anatomy

Systems that Keep Your Condo Building Running

2013 November

Do It Yourself

Can You Save Money with In-House Labor – And Is It Worth It?

2013 November

Now is The Time

Check Today’s Financing Options for Projects

Insurance

Combatting Kickbacks

Spotting and Stopping Fraud in Your Community

Why Managers Quit

When the Board-Manager Relationship Goes Sour

Board Transition

Switching Smoothly From Old Board to New

The Chain of Communication

Establishing Connections – and Boundaries – Between Board and Residents

The Upsides of Board Service

Benefits, Rewards, and a Job Well Done

Design

Repurposing Unused Space

Making Amenities Out of Nothing

The Latest in Green Design

Wellness, Sustainability and the Future of Residential Development

Alteration Agreements

The Prerequisite to Any Project

Design by Committee

Using Design Committees for Common Area Projects

Residential Architecture Trends

What’s Hot in High-Rises?

Organizations

Group Financing

Smart Planning, Smart Spending

The New England Nursery Association

Leading the Northeast's Growing Industry

Keeping it Cool

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Concentrating on Community Association Law

A Look at the College of Community Association Lawyers

The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals

Training, Education and Professionalism for Pool Adminstrators

News

12/3/2019 City Council Committee on Government Operations Hearing on Docket #0184—City of Boston

A hearing regarding an ordinance reauthorizing condominium conversion protections in the City of Boston. The Chair of the Committee is Councilor Flaherty. The Sponsors of the Docket are Councilor Edwards and Councilor Zakim.
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12/2/2019 The Right To Dry Clothes Outside Is Worth The Fight For This Concord Woman—WGBH Boston

On a recent cold, wintry day, Peggy Brace stepped out onto her front porch with a basket of laundry. The biting wind was no deterrent. If anything, Brace considered it an advantage. “It’s the wind that dries the clothes more than the sun in the winter. As you can see, it’s not so hot,” Brace said, chuckling. “And the fresh air, it disinfects your clothes, too.”
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11/20/2019 Guess Which Boston Zip Code Is One of the Most Expensive in the U.S.—Boston Magazine

Populated with retailers like Canada Goose and Tesla, we don’t go to the Prudential looking for a cheap buy—and we don’t scour the surrounding area expecting to find an affordable condo, either. But a new study by real estate site PropertyShark has uncovered a fact that might make even the most zealous shoppers clutch their purses: The 02199 zip code encompassing the Prudential Center is the sixth most expensive spot to buy a home in the entire country.
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11/19/2019 Somerville city staff respond to mailer circulated on the condo conversion ordinance—Wicked Local Somerville

Around the end of October, residents throughout Somerville received a flyer alleging the overreach of Somerville’s recently updated Condominium Conversion Ordinance. The flyer was circulated by the Somerville Property Owners Coalition, a group of around 250 “property owners and businesspeople” whose stated purpose is to support property owners in advocating against this and future legislation “against private property rights.”
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11/18/2019 Boston property moves skyward as condo prices dip—Financial Times

Boston has a space problem. Its population is growing by 3.1 per cent a year — nearly twice the US average, according to the World Population Review — but it is mostly bordered by water, which means there are only two ways to build: up or down.
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11/18/2019 Greenway condo building would add 29 units starting at $2 million-plus—Curbed Boston

Yet another Boston parking lot is likely disappearing underneath a development. Developer Boston Residential Group has purchased a triangular surface lot at 55 India Street, where the road meets the Rose Kennedy Greenway, along with 30 space in a nearby garage. The company paid $12.7 million total, per the Globe’s Tim Logan, who broke the news of the deal, which closed November 13
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11/18/2019 On the Market: A Gothic Revival Penthouse in the North End—Boston Magazine

"Despite ecclesiastical details in the architecture,” says listing agent Antonia Monarski, “this building was never a church.” But, in 1872, it was built as a multi-purpose religious building for a Methodist congregation of sailors. Today, the 12-unit complex, aptly dubbed Seamans House Condominium, maintains a bit of the history of its original tenants, and a lot of the Gothic architecture.
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11/18/2019 Lawyer for developer of failed Revere Beach condo project can be sued over threatening letter he sent, court rules—Universal Hub

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reinstated a Connecticut finance company's defamation and conspiracy lawsuit against a Newton lawyer for a man who owes it more than $20 million, ruling the lawyer is not protected by Massachusetts case law that bars suits against lawyers for statements they make involving lawsuits they're involved in.
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11/15/2019 Massachusetts home sales pick up in October amid steady demand—Curbed Boston

Pending home sales in Massachusetts picked up in October versus the same month in 2019, according to a new report from the Waltham-based Massachusetts Association of Realtors. At the same time, too, the median prices of these pending single-family and condo sales were also up year over year.
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11/15/2019 Designer Aaron Weinert Remakes a Back Bay Condo—Boston Magazine

Architect Aaron Weinert of Studio Draw in Boston worked some Grey Gardens magic when he was hired to transform a 2,700-square-foot Back Bay condo.
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11/12/2019 Gillette’s South Boston land could end up on the sales market—Curbed Boston

Welcome back to Critical Mass., in which Curbed Boston covers all the major development news in the region every week. This spin includes projects in the South End, the West End, and Assembly Row as well as one telling listing in Kendall Square.
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11/12/2019 Sale could breathe new life into Saddleback Mountain—WGME

Ski season is almost here, and one resort that's been sitting empty, is getting new life. A Boston investment firm plans to buy Saddleback, with plans to reopen the ski area.
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11/12/2019 Court slaps down South End garage owner's legal complaints about neighboring condo building—Universal Hub

The Supreme Judicial Court today told the owner of a garage that wraps around a condo building at 477 Harrison Ave. to knock it off with retaliatory legal filings over the building's construction.
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11/7/2019 Water line leak creates sinkhole, leads to evacuations—South Florida Sun Sentinel

A leaking water service line in New Haven has created a sinkhole and has led to evacuations. Police say several families had to leave a condo complex early Thursday because of the dangers of the rushing water near their building.
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11/7/2019 EchelonSeaport Brings Luxury Resort Style Living To Boston’s Seaport District—Haute Residence

The Seaport District in Boston is one of the most rapidly growing neighborhoods in the city. To capitalize on this haute area, EchelonSeaport will be introducing the largest luxury residential project to Boston when it opens shortly.
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11/6/2019 Could Rent Control Return to Boston?—Next City

When Massachusetts banned rent control in 1994, via a statewide ballot referendum, only three cities — Boston, Cambridge, and Brookline — had some form of the policy on the books. But some housing advocates and tenant organizers in those cities and around the Boston area have never let go of the demand to have rent control restored. And now they’re hoping that a runaway local housing market and a growing national tenant movement has built enough support to help them overturn the ban.
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11/6/2019 The Reasons Behind High Housing Prices in Boston—Builder Magazine

According to Curbed-Boston, the reasons behind high housing prices in Boston go beyond the economic basics of high demand and low supply - but that is where the problem starts. The Boston area not only has some of the highest home prices in the U.S., rents are also through the roof.
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11/5/2019 Legislature should follow Gov. Baker proposals to cut red tape to allow for more affordable housing—The Sun

If you’re one of the many Massachusetts residents scrambling to buy your first house or condo, the state’s latest residential real estate price and inventory figures continue a discouraging trend.
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11/5/2019 Author Doris Kearns Goodwin Begins New Chapter in $2.56M Boston Condo—New Haven Register

Presidential biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin is settling in to a new chapter in her life. The author and historian spent the past two decades in a Colonial farmhouse in Boston’s Concord neighborhood, with her longtime husband, Richard, who recently died.
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11/1/2019 New plan keeps one existing building for the condo complex in Lower Mills—Dorchester Reporter

The proponents of a new condo development in Lower Mills have revised their plan to preserve an existing house and add more parking. Representatives from City Point Center LLC brought their latest plans for the site of the former Molloy Funeral Home to the Oct. 15 meeting of the Lower Mills Civic Association (LMCA).
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