Whether you're in an urban high-rise or a sprawling suburban condo development, it can be hard for a new resident to get to know their neighbors. Do you strike up a conversation in the elevator or the laundry room, or hang around the b…
Local realtors are confident that opportunities await buyers and sellers alike in South Florida’s 2013 residential real-estate market. The doldrums of the 2006-2010 recession may finally be in the rear-view mirror. Although prices are t…
Floridians are one of the few people that have the privilege to enjoy their pool practically year round. But before that can happen there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes preparation and maintenance that has to happen to get those pool faci…
Sunshine state insiders are betting that Hollywood will be the next go-to spot for locals, tourists and snow birds in search of a South Florida destination without the attitude, traffic or overcrowded sidewalks of South Beach. …
Florida has the highest percentage of seniors in the United States; approaching 20 percent of the state's population is over 55, according to the latest U.S. Census. And because of the large numbers of senior citizens residing here, The…
With sunny skies, warm temperatures and an ideal location along the Atlantic Coast, adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway, tourists are flocking to Boynton Beach by the droves. Tourists aren’t the only group heading along the At…
Despite being surrounded by both salt and fresh water, many cities and towns in South Florida face ongoing water management issues. According to the South Florida Water Management District, more than 7.7 million people—plus the environm…
You’ve got the perfect couple looking into buying a condo in your building. And they love everything about the unit. But here’s the catch—they also love everything about another building’s unit. They can’t decide which to buy. …
This is about the easiest decision—the closest thing to a no-brainer—a co-op or condo board of directors will ever need to consider: what to do with vacant space. Install storage lockers. If you already have storage lockers, in…
By and large, a board and management company can expect payment from residents for monthly fees to be received on time and in full. These all-important funds keep day-to-day operations moving forward without delay. There are situations,…