Wednesday, September 27, 2006

TX: Groups working together to battle vandals Caldwell called a meeting of HOA presidents and council members to discuss ways to protect the community from petty crimes that cause inconvenience, methods to protect citizens and to quell false reports about crimes. 11:06:33 AM

OH: Ruined condos may fall The city of Painesville has taken the first step toward acquiring and then demolishing the Millstone and Gristmill condominium complexes that were badly damaged by July flooding. 10:56:17 AM

The aftermath of condo fever According to the National Association of Realtors, inventory of existing condos and co-op homes rose to about an 8.6-month supply in August. The national median sales price for the housing type settled at $223,200 in August, down 2.4% from $228,800 a year ago. 10:32:45 AM

FL: Family's efforts save boy from drowning The incident has prompted The Crossing Homeowner's Association to require children under the age of 18 be accompanied by an adult at the pool, said George Schnaudigel, the association's secretary. Schnaudigel said the association plans to honor Jenna at its meeting next month. 10:23:33 AM

MD: Family's fence crosses Columbia's covenants When Derwent and Rhonda Williamson moved into their home in Long Reach six years ago, they didn't think twice about the booklet of strict architectural guidelines that regulate the outside appearance of homes in Columbia. 10:21:25 AM

MS: Repairs To Start On Biloxi Condo Condos are popping up all over the coast. Now dozens of people who lived in a Biloxi condo before Katrina are ready to take a major step toward moving back into their homes at the Pelican Cay. 10:16:35 AM

NJ: Ruling backs condo board An attempt by a group of residents to overthrow the condominium board of Skyline Village in Lincoln Park was not done properly, a Superior Court judge has ruled. 10:12:50 AM

AZ: HOA fuses CC&Rs, rules Arrowhead Ranch Phase II homeowners will have a new set of neighborhood rules — governing vehicle parking, holiday lights, landscaping, fines and more — beginning Nov. 1. 9:53:50 AM

IA: Developer accused of polluting Bridges Bay Resort L.L.C. is accused of repeatedly violating environmental standards while heading the Bridges Bay Resort project, which is being built near the popular Iowa Great Lakes vacation area. 9:50:57 AM

GA: Vinings explores cityhood The Vinings Homeowner Association has studied the prospects of cityhood for a few months and has set a public meeting for Oct. 16. Though the group will make no final decision then, it will vote on whether to start a nonbinding viability study on becoming a city. 9:48:06 AM