Community Associations

Are Dinosaurs a Nuisance or Merely Provocative?

My 4-year-old nephew loves dinosaurs. His favorite is the Triceratops. Before my sister gave birth to her second son, their family discussed names for the new baby. My nephew wanted to name his little brother “Brachiosaurus.” Needless to say, his parents outvoted him on that! He would love to live in the New Territory Residential […]

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Community Associations Foreclosures

How Can Purchasers Protect Themselves at Foreclosure Sales?

What reasonable steps can investors take to build a better foreclosure property portfolio? People who have access to more information tend to make better decisions in the long haul. In the 1990’s Sci-fi TV show, The X Files, David Duchovny portrayed a rogue FBI agent determined to uncover a government conspiracy to cover-up the existence […]

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Construction & Renovation

Common Misconceptions about Home Builder Warranties

Home buyers want assurances that someone will correct defects in construction to make it conform to what they bargained for. In the sale of new homes, these assurances usually come in the form of the builder’s warranties. Homeowners must make serious decisions about whether to go under contract, go through with closing and allow a […]

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Community Associations

Donald Trump is in the Condominium Business but he does not trust Owner Associations

Donald Trump’s colorful background in the business of condominium development speaks volumes about two topics:  (1) his track record as a real estate developer, and (2) the weaknesses of the community association model of real estate ownership.  There are many commentators writing about the political nuances of Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.  Words of Conveyance is […]

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Community Associations

Do Your Association’s Parking Rules Pass the Smell Test?

There are few property rights as unappreciated as the privilege to park. For nine years, I lived in a condominium where the association’s parking lot did not have enough physical spaces for all of the permitted vehicles.  If you came home late, you might have to park on the street several blocks away, even if […]

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