March 2012 Vol. 2, No.3
The March 2012 issue of South Florida Cooperator newspaper focuses on Exterior Maintenance.
In this issue, you can read about hiring contractors, proper deck care, outdoor lighting and concrete concerns.
Visit our archives to see other articles that were published in 2012.
News Briefs
- 04.12.12 Choosing insurance company and agent an important decision for condos and HOAs [Palm Beach Post]
- 03.30.12 Possible new town home development in Palm Beach Gardens. [Palm Beach Post]
- 03.21.12 Broward county home prices increase in February. [Sun Sentinel]
- 03.20.12 North Palm Beach soon to see new waterfront developments. [Sun Sentinel]
- 03.15.12 South Florida sees increase in foreclosure activity. [Palm Beach Post]
- 03.05.12 House Bill 319 producing mixed feelings as moves through FL legislature. [News Press]
- 03.05.12 Effective negotiation helpful skill for associations. [Sun Sentinel]
- 01.22.12 South Florida's luxury condo market seeing tremendous improvement. [Miami Herald]
- 01.20.12 2011 Miami home sales 4 times FL average. [CBS Miami]
- 01.19.12 FL Supreme Court rules insurers don't pay legal fees. [Palm Beach Post]
- 12.25.11 Casinos in condos to stimulate South FL market. [Miami Herald]
- 12.15.11 New Miami condo high-rise to open summer 2013. [Miami Herald]
- 12.01.11 Holistic financial counseling limits foreclosures, helps ease other debts. [Sun Sentinel]
- 11.29.11 South FL home prices decline, but experts say 'worst is over'. [Sun Sentinel]
- 11.07.11 International sales predicted to boost 2012 housing market in South Florida. [Miami Herald]
- 11.06.11 Foreclosed and empty condos in South Florida find new life as rentals. [Sun Sentinel]
- 10.24.11 ST Residential fund capitalizes on foreign investments in South Florida, scheduled for $150 million payment from FDIC. [Miami Herald]
- 10.22.11 Use Federal energy-saving tax credits before 12/31. [Sun Sentinel]
- 10.17.11 New town home community in Pompano Beach has 20 contracts in place. [Sun Sentinel]
- 09.28.11 High percentage of West Palm Beach condos are not occupied by owners. [Palm Beach Post]
- 09.01.2011 Prices of South Florida homes increase. [Miami Daily Herald]
- 09.01.2011 Miami Developer evaded taxes, charged today. [Chicago Tribune]
- 08.30.2011 Website easy, fast way to inform Association, share ideas. [Sun Sentinel]
- 08.15.2011 A cleansed condo market leads to new condominium development.[The Sun-Sentinel]
- 07.02.2011 Jupiter Condo to test Dog's DNA.[Miami Herald]
- 07.02.2011 New Condo Laws In Effect.[Miami Herald]
- >6.6.2011 Over 55 Condo Board May Be Sued In Age Bias Case[The Miami Herald]
- 05.26.11 Make sure you know what questions to ask when renewing your insurance.[Sun Sentinel]
- 05.26.11 Residents of Tera Mar Island are continuing their fight for access to the area beach.[Sun Sentinel
- 05.26.11 Miami condos selling to overseas buyers. [Overseas Property Professional]
- 05.25.11 Condo associations are becoming increasingly aggressive about finding ways to recoup unpaid fees and they have lawmakers on their side. [Wall Street Journal]
- 05.23.11 Officers tranqualized a black bear who wandered into the parking lot of a condominium project. [Miami Herald]
- 05.23.11 Starwood Capital's ST Residential sold the last 240 units at Tao Condominium Project in Sunrise for $50 million. [Miami Herald]
- 04.25.11 A family-run South American residential development company is investing in Greater Downtown Miami[Miami Herald]
- 04.06.11 Experts say to check governing documents for language that says state laws apply and will be amended from time to time.[The Sun Sentinel]
- 03.27.11 A Florida magistrate ruled that a condo can't be used to hold religious services.[JTA]
- 03.20.11 Jacksonville-area condominiums, are being clobbered by loan restrictions that effectively freeze sales in many complexes that have been hardest hit by the economic downturn. [The Florida Times Union]
Featured Articles
Papers, Please
Whether it is redesigning light fixtures in a common space or replacing a roof,
repair jobs and capital improvement projects are like death and taxes: they're
inevitable. Though an HOA's property manager most often handles the hiring of
contractors and oversees the execution of the job, problems and issues often
arise that make it important for board members to understand licensing,
documentation and accepted protocols of working with contractors.
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All Hands on Deck
During the building boom of the 1980s, 90s, and early 2000s, condominium
developments all across the country were trying to give their units a little
edge. Some added upgraded cabinetry and flooring. Others included high-end
appliances, sunken living rooms, and vaulted ceilings. Those developers who
really wanted to add something special, however, went the extra mile and added
wooden decks to the exterior of their units.
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Let There Be Light
As recently as the 1930’s, only 68 percent of American homes had electricity. By the middle of the last
century however, most Americans enjoyed well-lighted homes, and the light had
started to spread outdoors as well. Initially, yards and gardens were lit
purely for visibility and safety, but once decorative lighting became a
reality, there was no turning back. Today exterior lighting provides an
exciting way to protect, beautify, and showcase properties, both brand-new and
historic.
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Concrete Concerns
Florida does not have the harsh winters of the north, where thawing and freezing
take their toll on concrete. But corrosion of concrete is an issue in South
Florida, and homeowner associations need to ensure that the concrete making up
their sidewalks, pavements and parking lots, as well as walkways and balconies,
is properly installed and maintained.
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