Big neighbor is watching you
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Frank Rathbun, vice president of communications for the Community Associations Institute states that how owner associations use member's dues to provide amenitities, such as golf courses, playgrounds, and swimming pools, that would be too expensive for residents to afford alone. However critics complain that association can interpret rules capriciously since associations often have the right to seize property for nonpayment of fines or annual dues.
Publication Name: This Old House
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1086-2633
Year: 2005
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The lure of land
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Some of the important features that should be considered before buying a plot to build in the US are discussed. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Interstate Land Sales (hud.gov), National Association of Home Builders, Land Development (nahb.org) and RealEstate.com (realestate.com/learning-center) are some of the websites that warns you about shady land deals and helps you in acquiring the property.
Publication Name: This Old House
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1086-2633
Year: 2005
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Earth-friendly floors
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The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), an international nonprofit organization promoting responsible forest management, certifies wood for sustainable flooring. Forest operations must meet 57 criteria, including protection of local wildlife, minimal use of chemical pesticides, event the guarantee that loggers could unionize to get the FSC's stamp of approval.
Publication Name: This Old House
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1086-2633
Year: 2005
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