Wednesday, January 03, 2007

CA: Homebuyer beware: High-rises not for all Caveat emptor, or buyer beware, is taking on new meaning for homebuyers in Orange County. For the first time, they can buy a home in a modern luxury high-rise building in their back yard. 10:07:26 AM

SC: Tips for a cohesive group of neighbors Make it easy for residents to stay in touch. Create a newsletter, e-mail bulletins and utilize volunteers to write and distribute them. Make sure everyone is invited to attend all social events and give plenty of advance notice. 10:06:31 AM

FL: Decades-old complexes for seniors a tough sell The sprawling seniors-only communities that popped up around South Florida in the 1960s and 1970s were billed as amenity-filled complexes for active retirees. Today, with more healthy and wealthy retirees than ever, the demand for 55-plus housing remains high, and units in the older complexes are a relative bargain. 9:45:30 AM

NV: What's in a color? For some, a tribute In the annals of bizarre homeowner disputes, Cynthia Turner's decision to turn her garage door into a shrine for dead relatives must rank near the top. 9:31:34 AM

CA: Woodside Residents Fear More Flooding Three times in 20 years, floodwaters have poured out of nearby Strong Slough and into many of the condos at Sacramento's Woodside condominium complex. 9:29:05 AM

Underinsured? Here’s a New Year’s resolution: Don’t be among the growing number of homeowners whose insurance coverage hasn’t kept pace with their home’s value. 9:27:29 AM

CO: Mission Viejo celebrates Its 35th anniversary The Mission Viejo Homeowner's Association, Inc. in Aurora, Colorado will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of the community by bringing in an exhibit prepared by the City of Mission Viejo, California's Heritage Committee. 9:14:11 AM