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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Outdoor space, whether communal or private to individual units, has always been at
the top of the most-desired amenities list for condominium and co-op purchasers. A
small terrace or balcony can add hours of quiet enjoyment to apartment living — not
to mention thousands of dollars to the value of a given unit. Recent sales data suggests
that apartments with private exterior space, and buildings with common areas enabling
residents to enjoy safe outdoor access during the COVID-19 pandemic are selling more
quickly and at higher prices than comparable units without those features. In many mar-
kets, single-family homes are selling at record speed — and for record prices.
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In multifamily properties where different households share in the use, visual enjoyment,
and property value of landscaped outdoor elements, a lot of factors go into deciding what
and where to plant, how to maintain it, and how much to spend. These considerations
can be summed up as the ‘3 Greens:’ the vitality and vibrancy of plantings and lawns; the
ecological factors that determine the best methods, placements, and products that use
the least resources and have the least impact on the environment, and the dollars that
associations and co-op corporations need to allocate in their budgets to design, install,
and maintain these areas.
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When the sun seems to shine a bit brighter, warmer, and longer, and the first buds
of spring start to appear on trees and bushes, many multifamily property managers,
boards, and residents start to think about the landscaping at their building or HOA. After
months of being cooped up indoors and unable to make full use of their outdoor spaces,
the arrival of spring reminds them that these areas are there—and that they need some
serious TLC — or maybe even overhaul — after a long, cold winter.
A Property Management
Company You Can Trust
At J. Butler Property Management, LLC.,
we measure our success in terms of client
satisfaction and take a long-term view of
every relationship.
www.jbutlerpropertymgmt.com
978.694.9004
James R. Butler IV
Executive Manager
• Family owned and managed Massachusetts
based property management company
• Blends management expertise with open
communication between the board, unit owners
and managing agent, making for a healthier property
• Superior cost cutting strategies and vendor pricing
• Community website, work order system,
online payments
• An in-house maintenance team that is able to reduce
costs and offer an unparalleled level of service
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