2005 May
Focus on... Interior Design

Recreation Maintaining HOA Playgrounds
2005 May Maintaining HOA Playgrounds

The sound of children playing outside is one of the many joys of the warm weather months. Playgrounds are a place where parents and guardians can relax while kids get some exercise and burn off energy before a nap. Playgrounds can also c…

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Recreation Keeping Rules Fair and Legal
2005 May Keeping Rules Fair and Legal

Consider this scenario: You just found the perfect home for your family—equipped with beautifully manicured lawns and a great community of people. Unfortunately, the association bylaws state that your children can't play hockey with thei…

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Recreation Establishing Good Community Programming
2005 May Establishing Good Community Programming

There was a time when everyone knew their neighbors and you could trust letting your kids out in the neighborhood. There was a strong sense of community, and neighbors looked out for each other. But over the past few decades, people have…

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Recreation Maintaining Paved Recreation Surfaces
2005 May Maintaining Paved Recreation Surfaces

Recreation spaces such as tennis courts or basketball courts are always a welcome addition to any community, and the community associations that already possess these amenities understand the value they represent to homeowners. Though it…

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Recreation Managing HOA Swimming Pools
2005 May Managing HOA Swimming Pools

With summer fast approaching, no other amenity in a residential community is enjoyed more than the community swimming pool. From the community's perspective, a swimming pool can add to the value of the residences and attract prospective …

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Organizations A Look Inside the ABC-NJ
2005 May A Look Inside the ABC-NJ

Construction is a massive industry in New Jersey, and the New Jersey chapter of the Associated Builders & Contractors Inc. (ABC-NJ) is an influential group with two main goals: to support building contractors throughout the state, and to…

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Neighborhoods New-and-Improved Newark
2005 May New-and-Improved Newark

For many years, Newark had it rough. Not only was the city mired in economic and social crisis, but it was the butt of late-night comedians' jokes, the red-headed stepchild of New York City, the charmless wasteland up the river. In the l…

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