Monthly Archives: April 2006
What is the biggest problem facing homeowner associations?
Randall L. Arnold, board member, Spring Harbor Homeowners Association in Apopka "People just do not understand what the board is for. They think we are here just to cause them trouble. Many do not realize that a homeowner association keeps … Continue reading
Oramenta Newsome
When Oramenta Newsome came to D.C. in the mid-1990s, the city was careening toward bankruptcy. There was no shortage of affordable housing because nobody wanted to invest in the city. Read more about “Oramenta Newsome”
City to settle squabble over Capitol Hill condos
A long-simmering dispute over the proposed redevelopment of Capitol Hill's MedLink hospital complex is about to hit a boiling point. Read more about “City to settle squabble over Capitol Hill condos”
Reverse mortgages could send some seniors in wrong direction
Perhaps you read about reverse mortgages or heard about them on the news back in 1997 when Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing home equity loans and reverse mortgages. Or maybe you picked up on it in November 2005 … Continue reading
Aging condos could be target for redevelopment
What happens when older condominiums deteriorate? One option I'm hearing about frequently in Charlotte is termination, which typically means selling the building and land so the building can be torn down. The land can then be redeveloped, depending on zoning … Continue reading
