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…
Not so long ago, trash was nothing more than “used up stuff” and there was little of it. Our grandparents made use of burn-barrels and bottle dumps in the back yard. But that was before packaging became a major business in and of itself…
The Pinehills in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is comprised of 3,000 condominiums, custom homes, townhomes, cottage homes and luxury rental apartments on 3,000 acres of land. It might sound like that’s a lot of building that can wreak havoc …
With the green movement in full swing across the country, it is not surprising that incorporating energy-saving efficient measures has trickled into condominium development and management. Today, many buildings in New England pride the…
Noise is a key quality-of-life problem for almost anyone living in a densely-packed urban environment. It’s the bane of many a condo-dweller’s existence, and over the years engineers, architects, and designers have tried any number of w…