Friday, December 01, 2006

TN: Green Hills fire destroys about 20 condo units About 20 residential units were destroyed in a fire at the Georgetown Condominiums this morning in Green Hills, said Nashville Fire District Chief Buddy Byers 10:09:39 AM

'Home scans' give residences a high-tech check-up In addition to using thermography, an engineer examines major mechanical systems, including electrical, air conditioning, backup electrical generators, heating, fire protection, home electronics, and alarm systems. 9:40:50 AM

WI: Condo builders say sprinkler mandate would add costs The Wisconsin Department of Commerce is proposing a new building code change that would require sprinklers in all new multi-family buildings constructed in the state. 8:48:04 AM

Study Up On Homeowner Associations Do homeowner associations protect property rights or usurp them? Well, actually, they do both. 8:46:56 AM

FL: Judge rewards flagpole lawyer Barry Silver took on a long shot when he agreed to represent a Jupiter man against a homeowners association in a tangled legal fight over a flagpole.  On Thursday, after five years of litigation, it paid off. 8:45:01 AM

FL: Eagles' move raises new condo questions A pair of eagles delaying construction of a waterfront North Naples condo community moved from their nests on the property, but it's unclear whether their new home will help or hinder the project. 8:43:24 AM