Sooner or later, every resident in a condo or HOA community will have to deal with the inconvenience of living through a major capital improvement project—a roof replacement, an elevator rehab, serious exterior work, or something of tha…
If phones can be “smart,” why not buildings? With the ever-expanding array of consumer technology available today, it should come as no surprise that residential buildings are incorporating more and more cutting-edge technology into the…
From the hills of northern Connecticut to the brownstones of Boston and New York, brickwork is everywhere across the northeast. Around since the early 1600s, the popular building material is commonly used not only because of its aesthe…
Warranties for products are simple to understand, most people might think. You go to the store, buy a computer or a DVD player or a TV, or even a larger appliance like a refrigerator, and you get a piece of paper describing a …
Curb appeal provides that first impression, the attention-grabbing feature that all condominium and co-op properties strive for. Across New England, curb appeal usually starts with colorful flowers or plants that reflect the changing s…
With harsh winters and blistering hot summers, those living in New England condominiums understand the importance of properly working heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. That’s why it’s important for man…
The great majority of co-op and condo residents pay their monthly maintenance fees on time and in full with no problem. People do fall behind on payments sometimes, of course — a temporary cash flow issue or other short-term financial h…
For the most part, people are afraid of change, and that’s why they are more likely to stick with what they have and what they know, rather than explore new possibilities. That’s definitely the case with condo communities in re…
Two winters ago, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court overturned 125 years of legal precedent and announced a new rule of law, making property owners legally responsible for the removal of snow and ice from their property. (Papadop…
Saving energy does a lot more than just reduce a building’s carbon footprint and toxic emissions—going green can save a building some green too. The steps a co-op or condo building can take to reduce energy consumption and save money ran…