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CONDO MEDIA TABLE OF CONTENTS • FEBRUARY 2010 • VOLUME XXI, NO. 2 The Official Publication of CAI New England IN EVERY ISSUE 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .From the CED’s Desk 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Editorial Board 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CAI News 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CAI Regional News 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asked & Answered 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Homeowner’s Corner COLUMNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Landscaping Start the Next Season Right 10 Easy Steps to a Successful Walk-Around by Richard Churchill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Finance FHA FAQ FHA Issues Revised Guidance in Condominium Loan Approval Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Legal Roof Leaks & Repairs Tackling a Common New England Problem by Ellen A. Shapiro, Esq. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maintenance Chimney Inspections & Maintenance Homeowners Often Don’t Understand Their Importance by Dave George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maintenance Siding Replacement Do It Right or Do It Over by Fred Schernecker COVER STORY Page 32 The Best Laid Plans Planning a Construction Project? You Can’t Think of Everything, but You’d Better Try by Nena Groskind FEATURES Condo Media is published by the New England Chapter of the Community Associations Institute. All articles and paid advertising represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and not necessarily the opinion of either Condo Media, the official publication of CAI New England or Community Associations Institute. This publication is issued with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering financial, legal, accounting or other professional services, and the information contained within should not be construed as a recommendation for any course of action regarding financial, legal, accounting or other professional service by CAI, the New England Chapter, Condo Media or its authors or advertisers. If legal service or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The entire contents of Condo Media is protected by copyright. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is expressly prohibited. AAMC, AMS and PCAM are registered trademarks of Community Associations Institute. CMCA is a registered trademark of National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers. Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Use of a term in this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vendor Spotlight The Niles Company Just the Right Blend of Innovation and Experience by Pamela Schweppe RESOURCES 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CAI-NE Spring-Summer Vendor Directory 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Advertisers Index 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Classified Service Directory CONDO MEDIA • FEBRUARY 2010

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Condo Media - February 2010
Contents
From the CED’s Desk
Editorial Board
CAI News
CAI Regional News
Asked & Answered
Homeowner’s Corner
Landscaping
Finance
Vendor Spotlight
Legal
Maintenance
Maintenance
CAI-NE Spring-Summer Vendor Directory
Advertisers Index
Classified Service Directory
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Condo Media - February 2010 - Cover2
Condo Media - February 2010 - Contents
Condo Media - February 2010 - From the CED’s Desk
Condo Media - February 2010 - 3
Condo Media - February 2010 - Editorial Board
Condo Media - February 2010 - 5
Condo Media - February 2010 - CAI News
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Condo Media - February 2010 - CAI Regional News
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Condo Media - February 2010 - 19
Condo Media - February 2010 - Asked & Answered
Condo Media - February 2010 - 21
Condo Media - February 2010 - Homeowner’s Corner
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Condo Media - February 2010 - Landscaping
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Condo Media - February 2010 - Finance
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Condo Media - February 2010 - Vendor Spotlight
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Condo Media - February 2010 - Legal
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Condo Media - February 2010 - Maintenance
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Condo Media - February 2010 - Maintenance
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Condo Media - February 2010 - CAI-NE Spring-Summer Vendor Directory
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