Re: Variations on low cost housing | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Larry Miller (larry.millercharter.net) | |
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 10:49:14 -0700 (PDT) |
Marganne wrote: "In cohousing, when a unit sells or is rented, doesn't the community have some say about who moves in?" In general, no. Restrictions or prior approvals by the community are generally not legal in condo associations, although laws in some states may vary. Oak Creek Commons has been confronted by this. Some homes have been sold to people not interested in being a part of the cohousing community. Our community is trying to evolve strategies to encourage that those who move here are actually interested. Some things we have done: 1. Found a realtor willing to come to some meals, learn about the community, and pursue sales strategies that include advertising in non conventional but "cohousing friendly" media. He has also volunteered to discount his services. In return, we are actively recommending him to our members 2. Generate materials about the community and cohousing to be available to prospective residents and all realtors. 3. Encourage realtors and owners of units for sale to work with community members who can help "sell" cohousing to prospective buyers. This can be a really difficult part of cohousing because, over time, you can start to lose the critical mass that makes it work. Larry Miller Oak Creek Commons
- Re: Variations on low cost housing, (continued)
- Re: Variations on low cost housing Brian Bartholomew, May 19 2008
- Re: Variations on low cost housing Marganne, May 21 2008
- Re: Variations on low cost housing Tim Mensch, May 21 2008
- Re: Variations on low cost housing Craig Ragland, May 21 2008
- Re: Variations on low cost housing Larry Miller, May 21 2008
- Re: Variations on low cost housing Sharon Villines, May 21 2008
- Re: Variations on low cost housing melanie griffin, May 21 2008
- Re: Variations on low cost housing Sharon Villines, May 22 2008
- Re: Variations on low cost housing Tim Mensch, May 22 2008
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