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Come Prepared To Learn!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 12, 2010 – that’s when New England Condominium magazine’s annual New England Condo Expo returns to the Seaport World Trade Center at 200
Seaport Boulevard in Boston, showcasing over 150 exhibitors from all over New
England, along with free advice booths, targeted business opportunities and a
full slate of educational seminars which reflect the event’s new hours.
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New England Condo Expo
Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 7, 2009—that’s the date of New England Condominium’s first annual New England Condo Expo, a one-day trade event featuring over 120 exhibitors from all over the region. Boston’s Seaport World TradeCenter is the setting for a full day of networking, educational seminars, valuable prizes and giveaways, and opportunities to meet with professionals from every corner of the multifamily housing industry. Read More
By the Sea
For many, having a home by the ocean is the embodiment of a dream come true. For
condominium managers and board members, though, there is also the
responsibility of caring for and protecting these homes from the added
wear-and-tear caused by the ocean itself. With the proper planning and
maintenance, however, those problems can be minimized and potentially
eliminated, restoring peace of mind to seaside living.
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Troubled Waters
It sounds like an urban legend, something that supposedly happened to your cousin’s friend’s cousin. A little girl swam to the drain at the bottom of the pool, sat on it, got stuck on it, and drowned. Only this really happened, in a hot tub in McLean, Virginia, in the summer of 2002. Two grown men finally managed to pull her out, breaking the drain in the process, but it was too late to save her. Read More
Up on the Rooftop
The roof carries a lot of responsibility – it protects those living inside it, insulates them from the heat and colds and
shelters them from harsh New England winters. And it’s because of these major responsibilities that it needs to be inspected,
repaired and cared for on a regular basis.
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Staying Dry
The wind howled and rain came down sideways, lasting through the night, and when Jane Aubin [not her real name] got up for work in the morning, she discovered water bubbling under the paint and down the walls on the sides of the window frames in her historic brick townhouse. Read More
Repairing Winter's Damage
Spring beckons, with the promise of all those blossoms bursting with color from early flowering
bulbs. If only it were that simple.
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Keepin' it Clean
There’s the dirt and exhaust from passing cars, motorcycles and trucks, other dirt and grime carried by the wind and the rain—not to mention graffiti, stains from rusted building elements, deposits from birds, and the dreaded mold and mildew. These items stick to the outside of the building like glue, creating layer upon layer of filth and grime. Read More
Update or Upgrade?
Everyone agrees that condominiums need to be painted regularly. But ask what
color should be used, and you could get as many answers as there are people living in the building.
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Braving the Elements
In real estate, as in life, first impressions are everything. It certainly holds true for condominiums. Whether it’s a high-rise or part of a community of homes, a building and the way it looks can speak volumes not only to outsiders but to the individuals and families living within its walls. That’s one of the many reasons why maintaining an attractive and functional building exterior or façade can be so important. Read More
