May 2009 Vol. 7, No. 5
The May 2009 issue of The New Jersey Cooperator newspaper focuses on Recreational Amenities/Expo.
In this issue, you can read about the new suburbia, pool safety, & outdoor amenities maintenance.
Visit our archives to see other articles that were published in 2009.
News Briefs
- 6.26.09 Two new high-end waterfront buildings in Hudson County — one a rental, the other a 42-story condominium tower — are set to open with very poor timing, especially in the case of the condos.[NY Times]
- 6.12.09 Drawn by both design and low-cost living, Brooklynites have been flocking to Journal Square.[The Daily News]
- 6.11.09 Foreclosure action on homes in New Jersey dropped more than 40 percent in May versus the same period the year earlier, giving hope that market supply will go down and prices will stabilize.[The Star-Ledger]
- 6.3.09 Home builders report encouraging signs of stabilization but caution that foreclosures and rising interest rates cloud the outlook. [The Star-Ledger]
- 5.29.09 The rental market in New Jersey, which up to now has only grown stronger, is finally showing signs of weakness.[NY Times]
- 5.22.09 Houses here might be smaller and more tightly packed than they are in towns to the west, but Upper Montclair realtor Kevin Kinney says they sell for about half as much. [NY Times]
- 4.21.09 Home sellers trying to hold out for prices close to what they saw in 2005: Stock up on provisions. Prices won't be back at those levels until 2020. [NJ Star-Ledger]
- 03.31.09 Gov. Jon Corzine signed a package of energy bills today designed to help wean New Jersey off fossil fuels and promote renewable energy development. [NJ.com]
- 12.16.08 Unless new anti-drowning drain covers are installed, tens of thousands of public swimming pools and hot tubs could be forced to close. [Pool & Spa News]
Featured Articles
Keeping Up Appearances
Outdoor amenities like tennis courts, golf courses, playgrounds and pools are
valuable assets for any HOA, but they require a significant commitment when it
comes to maintenance and upkeep. With summer on the way, the weather is warming
up and people are taking to the outdoors. Now is the time to get outside and
check out your equipment to make sure all is in good working order, winter
wear-and-tear repaired, and worn-out or obsolete items are replaced or
upgraded.
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Keeping Cool, Keeping Safe
Few amenities are as valued and beloved by residents as a private homeowners
association’s swimming pool. But pools probably represent the single biggest insurance liability and
maintenance expense for associations that have them.
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Fighting Sprawl with Smart Growth
While more space, cleaner air, and a more relaxed lifestyle may be upsides to
suburban living, the ‘burbs are also often synonymous with sprawl—mile after mile of strip-malls, big-box stores, identical office parks, chain
restaurants, and parking lots to house the cars needed to access it all.
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