Condominiums

Tips and Traps When Buying a Condo, co-op, or Townhouse
$16.95
This is a very good, informative book on condos and townhouses. It is written in an easy-to-read style. I learned a lot, for example, did you know that when you buy a condo you're just buying an airspace up in the sky that just happens to be enclosed by a building? If an earthquake destroys the building in 50 seconds, you're out on the street, homeless, even though your airspace is still up there floating in space, and you will still owe the mortgage payments on it! Also, you have to get permission from the HOA (homeowner's association) to make any little changes to the condo or your unit. They are often power-mad control freaks who won't let you change anything, and there is political infighting. Makes you think twice about buying a condo! The author also covers all the sneaky traps lying in wait for the naive buyer. A must read for first time condo/townhouse buyers.

New Neighborhoods: The Consumer's Guide to Condominium, Co-op, and HOA Living
$16.95
As advertised, this book is written with easy to understand explanations of HOA and condo associations. It avoids some of the arcane legal references of other books on the same topic. However, it fell short for me because I was looking for more specific information on Florida properties and often it would say you need to check the laws of your state. If the same level of detail was provided with Florida specifics it would have been perfect for my needs. But, I guess
if it was written just for Florida the authors would have a smaller audience.

Skylink FS-433E Flood Sensor
$22.24
I originally orderd 3 of these units and the Skylink dialer and control panel. Currently I'm using these units with only the dialer and I ordered 4 more. I have the sensors placed throughout my house and they appear to be working well (I've only had them for a week now). Very easy to set up.

Onesie with contemporary, condominium, coattage
$14.99