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Get Active, Stay Active
You’ve all seen the ads—whether you’re over 55 or not. They’re called “active adult” communities, “retirement” communities, “over-55” communities, “active-lifestyle” communities or any number of other names.
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New & Improved
It’s a different world for amenities, these days. Just a decade ago, if you were
fortunate enough to live in a building with a gated entrance or a
nicely-landscaped swimming pool, you thought you hit the jackpot. It was easy
for the building or condo association too, because they simply had to water the
lawn or add chlorine regularly, and the residents were happy.
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Fit By Design
As the mass media reminds us almost daily, staying fit (or even just getting fit
in the first place) is on many people's minds. The risks of a poor diet and
sedentary lifestyle are being taken more seriously, and that seriousness is
being felt throughout the real estate market as developers and building
administrators attempt to capitalize on homebuyers' interest in keeping in
shape.
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Keeping it Clean
Years ago, when apartment residents wanted to do laundry, they gathered their
basket and detergent, loaded up their pockets with quarters and perhaps a good
book or their Walkman and trudged downstairs to the dark, dingy laundry room. A
few hours later, they would traipse back to their units, only to repeat the
dreaded trip the following week. Nobody looked forward to doing their laundry
(okay, let’s be real—that hasn’t changed), but modern technologies in the industry have made it much easier for
residents to get this dreaded chore done. Read More
Community in Diversity
Chicago has a long tradition of being culturally diverse, and that tradition
continues to evolve today.
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Worth the Rent?
There's no denying it: the housing bubble has definitely burst. And while there
is still some speculation on how, when and why, most financial experts agree
that the correction and balancing process has begun—though it will likely be long and painful.
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Choosing the Right Property Manager
Choosing the right property management company is a tedious but important task
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