Condo Living
About a week ago I wrote about a lawsuit filed by an owner at Preston Tower against the HOA and Intercity Investments (ICI). The case came about after a catastrophic flood in the building resulting from a blown water booster pump on the penthouse level that sent water cascading throughout the building. It was decided…
Do homeowners’ associations (HOAs) have the ability or right to hold their buildings blameless when an accident occurs that the building is admittedly responsible for? At first blush, I’d have thought that they were on the hook. After all, part of what homeowners pay in HOA dues goes towards funding large insurance policies for just…
Multigenerational living is a big buzzword in the housing market, as Baby Boomers move in with their kids, adult children move in with their parents, and everyone figures out how to live together harmoniously. But in the world of condos, that’s rarely the situation. Most condo buildings seem to have a demographic they attract, and…
With our North Texas market moving at its current pace, finding a home for under $200K can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. But they do exist! Today, we’ve found a super cute place in the Bordeaux Village Condos near West Mockingbird Lane and Inwood Road that’s got tons of personality, superb location,…
New doors, windows, copper roof, a security system better than Fort Knox (or at least Cowboy Stadium) and miles of mortar joints going under a microscope! Starting this fall, the Drexel Highlander Condominium on Oak Lawn is getting an overhaul, a major overhaul — to the tune of $4 million plus. It’s even getting a…
