After this winter and spring’s temperamental weather, many New England condo and HOA communities are shedding their winter coats and getting ready for the upcoming pool season. While sitting poolside or in the hot tub is a time to get a…
What drives a prospective homeowner to purchase a condominium unit often depends on a host of variables. In this slowly rebounding economy, every dollar spent is scrutinized, and associated values must be transparent. For some, location…
This is about the easiest decision—the closest thing to a no-brainer—a board of trustees will ever need to consider: what to do with vacant space. Install storage lockers. If you already have storage lockers, install more stora…
For some New Englanders, planning daily errands and activities can be as tricky as mountaineering. These folks live with disabilities, are elderly, or have had their mobility compromised by illness or injury—even temporarily. For them, …
It’s hard to imagine how quickly technology has evolved during our lifetimes, and much of that change is a result of how much closer we’ve become—virtually, that is. Whether it’s finding cheap plane tickets, or a restaurant for a Saturda…
Pet owners certainly love their dogs and consider them a part of the family. With an estimated 40,000 dogs in the city of Boston alone, (as per allstateanimalcontrol.com), it’s no wonder businesses and city dwellings are jumping on the …
Concrete is the most prevalent building material in existence today, though most people probably don’t notice how widely used the material is until it begins to break up in front of their homes, or falls off of their buildings, roads an…
Nestled in the frothy Atlantic, 12 miles from coastal Rhode Island—its home state — Block Island is a scenic haven that promises rest, relaxation and refuge for visitors and residents alike. It’s small—just 21square miles—and o…
According to the latest U.S. Census, although the Northeast has the smallest number of people aged 65 and over, the region is home to the highest percentage of over-65 residents: just over 14 percent. Connecticut ranks among the top fi…