Monday, March 26, 2007

IL: Moline man accused of condominium fire and explosion Federal authorities have charged a Moline man with malicious arson stemming from a fire and explosion that killed three people earlier this month at a condominium complex there. 10:36:06 AM

FL: Condo switchers flee Florida Miami's condo market has nothing in common with its weather forecast these days; it's freezing cold with a chance of bad investment.  That might explain why more Florida condo converters are showing up in the Triangle. 10:31:52 AM

FL: Investor challenges notification ruling on condos The buyer says the county did not need to contact each timeshare unit owner before auctioning off Camelot Condominium in Pass-a-Grille. 10:29:57 AM

CA: Corporate tenants the ideal choice for some condo landlords Corporate rentals appear to be an emerging revenue strategy for condo owners stuck with units they bought with the intent to flip. 10:28:02 AM

FL: Not your grandpa's clubhouse ...links typically have been the centerpiece of large, gated communities in Central Florida -- and thus, most developers don't plan to change their ways as they prepare for the expected surge of baby boomer retirees. 10:24:46 AM

FL: Florida Hospital in talks with developer about assisted-living component. "Our idea is this will be a place where you can adjust the unit" to your needs, Kahli says. "Theoretically, you won't have to leave the community from an active adult to someone who needs full-time care." 10:23:34 AM

HI: Condominium maintenance fees expected to just keep on rising Hawaii condominium owners are seeing maintenance fee increases averaging between 5 percent and 10 percent this year, according to property managers. 10:17:13 AM