Sunday, January 28, 2007

FL: Should Your Community Have an Association? I am a strong believer that a unified group can accomplish a lot more than an individual when confronted with a problem within the community. I firmly believe that every manufactured home community with more than 10 units should have a legally formed homeowners association. 11:39:50 AM

OH: Condo residents come together for answers It's been six months since the floods of July 27 and 28 forced residents of the Millstone and Gristmill condominiums in Painesville permanently away from their homes. For many, their lives have been dramatically altered and they now live in a constant state of limbo, wondering what their futures hold. 11:31:21 AM

MA: Condo owner files suit The owner of five condominiums at Longhill Gardens has launched a court battle against the majority owner of the complex, calling for a receiver to be appointed to improve safety and living conditions for residents. 11:29:53 AM

WA: Sell of condo transfers fees to new owner Q: I recently closed escrow on the sale of my condominium. Unfortunately, the homeowners' association assessment was not transferred to the buyer even though the HOA fees were disclosed in the closure packet. I am still being billed for the HOA fees. It has been approximately 45 days since close of escrow and my check to pay for the transfer to the buyer cleared 10 days ago. 11:27:25 AM

CA: Cheaper prices, urban infill fuel condo, townhouse boom McGautha and Benatar are among a growing number of Bay Area home buyers who are looking to condos and townhouses, which are generally more affordable than single-family homes, to meet their housing needs in the nation's most expensive home-buying market — and fueling what builders and real estate analysts say is a condo and townhouse boom. 11:24:49 AM