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Author: Matthew Lasner Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 030026934X Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 454
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The first comprehensive architectural and cultural history of condominium and cooperative housing in twentieth-century America. Today, one in five homeowners in American cities and suburbs lives in a multifamily home rather than a single-family house. As the American dream evolves, precipitated by rising real estate prices and a renewed interest in urban living, many predict that condos will become the predominant form of housing in the twenty-first century. In this unprecedented study, Matthew Gordon Lasner explores the history of co-owned multifamily housing in the United States, from New York City’s first co-op, in 1881, to contemporary condominium and townhouse complexes coast to coast. Lasner explains the complicated social, economic, and political factors that have increased demand for this way of living, situating the trend within the larger housing market and broad shifts in residential architecture and family life. He contrasts the prevalence and popularity of condos, townhouses, and other privately governed communities with their ambiguous economic, legal, and social standing, as well as their striking absence from urban and architectural history.
Author: Matthew Lasner Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 030026934X Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 454
Book Description
The first comprehensive architectural and cultural history of condominium and cooperative housing in twentieth-century America. Today, one in five homeowners in American cities and suburbs lives in a multifamily home rather than a single-family house. As the American dream evolves, precipitated by rising real estate prices and a renewed interest in urban living, many predict that condos will become the predominant form of housing in the twenty-first century. In this unprecedented study, Matthew Gordon Lasner explores the history of co-owned multifamily housing in the United States, from New York City’s first co-op, in 1881, to contemporary condominium and townhouse complexes coast to coast. Lasner explains the complicated social, economic, and political factors that have increased demand for this way of living, situating the trend within the larger housing market and broad shifts in residential architecture and family life. He contrasts the prevalence and popularity of condos, townhouses, and other privately governed communities with their ambiguous economic, legal, and social standing, as well as their striking absence from urban and architectural history.
Author: Robert M. Meisner Publisher: Momentum Books LLC ISBN: 9781879094741 Category : Condominium associations Languages : en Pages : 0
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When it comes to understanding the legal rights of condominium owners, as well as the dynamics of condo association boards, nobody knows condos like Robert M. Meisner! An attorney specializing in community association law ... adjunct professor at two Michigan law schools ... extensive lecturer and prolific author ... Meisner is a nationally recognized specialist on condiminiums. In Conco Living, Meisner shares his wit and wisdom accumulated from more than 35 years of practicing community association law. If you've ever thought about buying or selling a condo, or joining a condo board, read this book first!
Author: Hazel Easthope Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing ISBN: 1786438089 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 157
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The majority of people now live in cities and for many that means apartment living. Apartments are where we spend our time, make our homes, raise our families and invest our money. Apartment living requires that we try to get along with our neighbours and make decisions collectively about the management of our buildings. This book examines how different housing markets, development practices, planning regimes, legal structures and social and cultural norms affect people’s everyday experiences of apartment living.
Author: Gary A. Poliakoff Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group ISBN: 1934572187 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 266
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This straightforward, easy-to-read book outlines homeowners' rights and obligations and explains the complexities of living in a community association. It explains how associations operate, collect money, hold meetings and elections and how residents can serve effectively as board members or volunteers. With humor and a conversational writing style the authors explain the pros and cons of those unique new neighborhoods where ownership is shared.
Author: Susan Smith Alvis Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company ISBN: 1601380364 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 290
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Offers a complete overview of these special, usually smaller, residences. It points out dozens of hints and suggestion as to what to look for as well as demonstrating the many mistakes common with these types of investments. You will learn how to find the best opportunities, to negotiate, finance, budget, handle pre-construction issues, set values, and make the offer. You will be able to define what you are buying (and what you are not) issues on your right to sell, lease, or mortgage. You will be prepared for restrictions pertaining to children, pets, parking, vehicles, boats, music, maintenance of windows, doors, screens, air conditioners, plumbing, club memberships, recreation facility leases, use of recreational facilities, and common areas. In addition, you will learn the advantages of using credit reports, home warranties, insurance, creative financing, closing procedures, moving plans, closing and settlement inspections, and certain legal contracts. You will have instruction in obtaining mortgages -- which government agencies can help, considerations for veterans, IRA use, hiring an attorney, calculating monthly payments, and establishing an escrow account. The real estate and mortgage glossaries alone are invaluable resources, even for the 'old hand' at property acquisition.
Author: Joe Beath Publisher: Thames & Hudson Australia ISBN: 1922754927 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 299
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Joel Beath and Elizabeth Price explore this question drawing inspiration from a diverse collection of apartment designs, all smaller than 50m2/540ft2. Through the lens of five small-footprint design principles and drawing on architectural images and detailed floor plans, the authors examine how architects and designers are reimagining small space living. Full of inspiration we can each apply to our own spaces, this is a book that offers hope and inspiration for a future of our cities and their citizens in which sustainability and style, comfort and affordability can co-exist. Never Too Small proves living better doesn’t have to mean living larger.
Author: Steve Torneten Publisher: ISBN: 9780981728506 Category : Condominiums Languages : en Pages : 98
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This book is an absolute must for condominium buyers. The smart buyer is putting smart money into the condominium market and loving every minute of the new American lifestyle. This book outlines how to earn a heafty return on your investment while living maintenance free and easy; how to understand the rules, regulations and association fees; what are the finer points of pets, pools and parking; and the top questions you need to ask before you sign.
Author: Beth Grimm Publisher: Sphinx Publishing ISBN: 9781572486331 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 0
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The Condo Owner's Answer Book covers all of the common issues with condos and condominium ownership presented in easy-to-follow question and answer format.
Author: Leo Rosenberger Publisher: Red Engine Press ISBN: 9781943267095 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 222
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Leo Rosenberger's thirty years of condo experience as an owner, ten-term board director and treasurer, and hands-on association manager gives him a unique perspective that is unmatched by condo industry management peers. After you read this book you will have no doubt that when it comes to condo "street smarts" he's the real deal-the guy who has been "been there, done that" in the world of condo living. For several years owners, residents, and fellow board members of the community associations he has touched, have urged him to write this book. They said "Leo, no one knows condos or has stories to tell like you." Finally, he took their advice.
Author: Matthew Lasner
Author: Matthew Lasner
Author: Robert M. Meisner
Author: Hazel Easthope
Author: Gary A. Poliakoff
Author: Susan Smith Alvis
Author: Joe Beath
Author: Steve Torneten
Author: Beth Grimm
Author: Leo Rosenberger
Author: George J. Miller