Surviving Homeowner Associations

Surviving Homeowner Associations
Author: Arlene Bandy
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2005-12
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1412051274

Homeowner association advocates versus entrenched industry lobbyists (Community Association Institute) to promote state laws protecting the constitutional rights of homeowners. Discussion of recent or proposed legislation in New Jersey, California, Texas etc.

Privatopia

Privatopia
Author: Evan McKenzie
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780300066388

A study of political and social issues posed by the rise of CIDs (common interest housing developments) in the US. The work explores the consequences of CIDs on government and argues that private, residential government has serious implications for civil liberties.

Escaping Condo Jail

Escaping Condo Jail
Author: Sara E. Benson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-08
Genre: Condominium associations
ISBN: 9781500572600

Work self-published by authors using CreateSpace.

The Humane Gardener

The Humane Gardener
Author: Nancy Lawson
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2017-04-18
Genre:
ISBN: 1616896175

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

The First-Time Homeowner's Survival Guide

The First-Time Homeowner's Survival Guide
Author: Sid Davis
Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2007-07-25
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0814400582

A stress-free guide to caring for your biggest investment. For many new homeowners, the euphoria that comes with buying the perfect new house can soon turn into total panic. First-time buyers often feel overwhelmed by the amount of maintenance their new home requires—not to mention the nasty problems and surprises that seem to be lurking around every corner (and in every wall). Finally, author and real estate guru Sid Davis provides the antidote for the common worries that plague every new owner. From easy repairs to seemingly insurmountable projects, readers will discover sanity-saving advice on: • improving roofing, siding, walkways, and driveways • fixing or replacing appliances and fixtures • refinancing tips and traps • reducing the costs of home ownership and maintenance • lowering property taxes • working with contractors and not getting taken • insurance tips • budgeting for the unexpected Owning a home should be exciting, not terrifying. Now with this reassuring guide, novice homeowners can experience all of the joy, and none of the trepidation, that comes with having a place of their own.

HOAs Suck - The Insiders Look

HOAs Suck - The Insiders Look
Author: Condi Atlan
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2018-03-07
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1642552895

`HOA¿s Suck!¿ is an insider¿s tongue-in-cheek assessment about everything that is anything to do with a Home Owner¿s Association (HOA) ¿ the good, the bad, and the ugly. Condi walks you through the in¿s and out¿s based on a 20+ year career working with HOA¿s, and explains `why¿ about an awful lot of stuff that has either just confused you or made you mad ¿ including your neighbors. He even tells what you can do about it.Offering:¿The 69 Things You Need To Know About HOA living.¿Insights about little old ladies.¿What to do about fat chicks in your back yard.¿Why Board Members are conflicted.¿10 Things you can do to go get `emYou will laugh, be offended, recognize a lot of people you know or have seen, and find yourself saying things like:¿¿Really?¿¿¿That¿s ridiculous¿¿¿I wondered about that¿¿¿I thought so¿¿¿No wonder¿¿¿¿I need to do something NOW!¿

A Survival Guide for Buying a Home

A Survival Guide for Buying a Home
Author: Sid Davis
Publisher: AMACOM/American Management Association
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780814427866

Expert advice for an exciting (but complicated) process.

The Condo Board Survival Guide

The Condo Board Survival Guide
Author: Rafal Dyrda
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2017-05-15
Genre: Boards of directors
ISBN: 9781545488539

Chances are when you joined your condominium board you had no idea what was involved. You might have started out as a disgruntled or enthusiastic owner but soon got overwhelmed with lengthy meetings and endless back-and-forth emails and phone calls. It doesn't have to be that way. Becoming a condominium board director can be a rewarding experience. If you are ready to become a happy and stress-free board member while making a satisfying and meaningful contribution to your condominium, then this book is for you. Discover how to: Run your condo board like a business Understand your role as a board member Have short, successful meetings Manage and track work requests with ease Keep your owners informed and happy Create procedures and policies that work Create a strong and supportive community that helps each other Once you understand the fundamentals of running your board and put effective processes and tools in place, you will no longer have to spend countless hours trying to keep up with the complaints and tasks that seem never ending.

RE/MAX Home Buyer's Survival Guide

RE/MAX Home Buyer's Survival Guide
Author: Bridget McCrea
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781402735417

A practical, easy-to-follow guide to owning the home of your dreams. With the real estate market exploding and prices soaring, home buyers are faced with endless questions: How can they afford their dream home? How do they find a real estate agent they can trust? Which mortgage is right for them? And how do they avoid being outbid once they find their perfect home? The process can seem overwhelming—luckily, real estate guru Bridget McCrea and the experts at RE/MAX make purchasing the right home simple. This easy-to-understand guide helps buyers determine what they can afford and where they want to buy, as well as the ins and outs of selecting a real estate agent, evaluating mortgages, understanding inspection reports, and keeping closing costs to a minimum. Filled with practical tips and useful checklists, The RE/MAX Home Buyer’s Survival Guide is the ultimate home-buying manual—from America’s most-trusted name in real estate.