Pets are an important part of many people’s lives, and many condo owners and occupants keep pets in their units. Unfortunately, pets and animals can sometimes lead to conflict within the condo community. These issues most often arise when owners and occupants of condo units do not comply with the condo corporation’s governing documents (i.e. the corporation’s declaration, by-laws, and rules). To ensure that owners, occupants and their pets can...

Special assessments can be charged by your condominium corporation on top of regular monthly fees and the board of directors can charge a special assessment without getting permission from condo owners. By-laws of the corporation may have rules about special assessments and may include provisions for owner input. In addition, the decision to levy a special assessment can be challenged in court if proper procedures are not followed. Reasons why...

The enclosed stats represent condos sales over all of essex county for the month of April, 2023. As shown there is only a limited number of sales each month so it is difficult to get an accurate picture for a specific condo. While inventory is building, there is still limited inventory available in most buildings. Many condos have long term owners, others have a large number of units that the owners have chosen to rent out. Each condo is...

Many condos built between the mid 1990s and 2007 have kitec.  Many buyers have concerns regarding the ability to obtain insurance and or the cost of replacing kitec.  If you have questions on insuring your condo, we can attempt to refer you to an insurance companies that may be able to assist.  Many condo owners  prefer to monitor kitec and leave it until signs of deterioration form before replacing. Some condo corps have...

Buyers Frequently Asked Questions: As a buyer, you have to make sure to know how the market works before you step in, or you risk missing out on the property of your dreams when you find it. Here are the core questions most buyers have. Feel free to send me one of your own. If I’m interested in a property, how can I determine if the list price is fair? How do I know what price to offer for a property? Do I need to have a home inspection...

Compliments of www.cameronpaine.com Homebuyers often have concerns about mould, but are their fears justified? Although thousands of types of mould exist, only a few are actually harmful to people. Toxic varieties, such as moulds from the genus Stachybotrys, can produce chemicals linked to various health problems including sinus infections, asthma and certain respiratory infections. However, mould must generally be present in large quantities...

6 Tips to a Great Home ShowingsCompliments of www.cameronpaine.comWhen it comes to showing your home to potential home buyers, you want to make sure that they are focused on the home’s potential to become theirs rather than constantly distracting them with outside issues.The following tips will help showings .Home Showing Tip  #1Dont have Family and friends just hanging outWhen you decide to sell your home, you really do need to consider how...

Most of us can’t afford a home with massive rooms – not just because the square footage is costly, but also because it would cost an arm and a leg to keep that home heated and comfortable. There are, however, a vast array of tricks and methods that lend themselves to creating an illusion and will help you make a room feel bigger. That said, here are seven ways to make a room feel bigger: Ways to make a room feel bigger #1 Get Roman blinds...