Condominium Pitfalls and Safeguards for Buyers
HUD outlines common condo dangers in questions about Condominiums. Key risks include excessive developer control, escalating leasing costs, and poor restoration of converted buildings. A strong declaration or master deed and clear bylaws protect owners. changes require majority, while declarations demand full ownership consent.
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New York
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
U. S
Front Porch Obsolete as American Status Symbol Dims
In a National Geographic view and comments from builders, the front porch once a social hub fades in the automobile era. Some Chevy Chase Maryland neighborhoods still retain wraparound porches as the ultimate status symbol while others deem porches superfluous.
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Washington
United States
National Geographic Society
America
Mt. Vernon
Chevy Chase
Building Permits Filed in Cedar Rapids
R. B. Burch Inc bids new storage building at 824 27th Ave SW for 10267 dollars. Charles Thulin adds to dwelling at 631 Old Marion Rd NE for 7300 dollars. Larry L. Scheib constructs a workshop at 2500 Towne House Dr NE for 594 dollars. Charles Osterkamp builds a carport at 3816 Pine Tree Dr NE for 200 dollars.
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R. B
Charles Osterkamp
Carport
Pine Tree Dr. NE
Insulation Tips For Crawl Space Energy Savings
Andy Lang explains practical insulation methods for crawl spaces including attaching 2 3 inches of insulation, covering ground with roofing paper, and insulating exposed pipes and cold water lines. He notes R value designations and urges proper ventilation, with a teaser for his handbook available from The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Andy Lang
Cedar Rapids
Teaneck
N.J
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Susan Merrill
Associated Press
Association of Owners
Condominum Association
Athoffs
Amana
Wilmer
Betty
Uthoffs
Scar
AP News
United States Bureau of Standards
So Mat
Moore & Sons
U.S
9Th Street
S.W
Mname
Ruan
Metal
Maresh
Am . Ahletametal Works
Center Point RD
N.E
2Nd Avenue 5.E
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