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The American townhouse is one of the most popular house types in urban America. This comprehensive volume tours the reader through 25 stunning examples of townhouses and rowhouses from Boston to Brooklyn, St. Louis to San Francisco. Radek Kurzaj's striking photographs complement a fascinating text by nationally recognized historic-house expert Kevin Murphy about the townhouse as cultural phenomena, as well as the unique design peculiarities, construction records, and ownership histories of these 25. Included are some of the country's finest townhouses, including the famed Nathaniel Russell House in Charleston; Teddy Roosevelt's New York birth house; the Payne and Helen Hay Whitney House in New York; and the Glenn and Ida Moore House in Rancho Santa Fe. An important book for townhouse dwellers and a captivating read for anyone interested in the history of how we live in America, this book will be widely regarded as a primary reference on this important subject.
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great photos.......2007-05-16
super photos great for design ideas and research... also helpful in historic renovation projects...
TOWNHOUSE LUXURY.......2006-03-08
This is a very well put together book, the text is well researched and the images are crisp. It's very interesting to see all the different architectural styles. These houses are all furnished beautifully and the photographs really capture the details and craftmanship of these amazing townhouses. When you visit Boston or New York you can't help but be enchanted at the rows and rows of these houses, whether it's New York's Upper East Side or Greenwich Village or Boston's Beacon Hill. The houses in this book are from all over the country, from Savannah to San Francisco and each one is at least as interesting as the last. If you have any interest in townhouses or beautiful books in general, then I believe you will enjoy this book.
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Once the bastion of the haute bourgeoisie, the town house has now been embraced by families with young children, single urban professionals, and retired couples, all looking for more comfortable city or suburban living. Architect Alexander Gorlin explores a spectacular array of diverse town house designs (often referred to by different terms in different parts of the country) that carry this familiar symbol of architectural innovation and refinement into the twenty-first century. Creating the New American Town House features cutting-edge town houses that each draw from architectural tradition while achieving originality by both breaking from and adhering to the limitations of the town house form. Within the typical five-story frame and two parallel walls presented here are ingenious and exquisite and, above all, extremely livable design solutions to the constraints of this classic housing type.
Ranging from sites in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, each of the buildings featured in Creating the New American Town House represents an eloquent contribution to the form and is designed by such celebrated architects as Steven Ehrlich, Hugh Newell Jacobson, Stanley Saitowitz, and 1100 Architect. Each project is extensively illustrated with full-color photography that showcases the interior design as well as plans and drawings. Alexander Gorlin’s insightful text continues the discourse begun in his The New American Town House, surveying the adaptation of this beloved urban dwelling to the demands of a new century.
Customer Reviews:
Poetry masquerading as prose.......2006-03-08
Creating the New American Town House only reaffirms my longstanding appreciation of the work of Alexander Gorlin, known for his high-end residential designs, but equally deserving of accolades for his innovative design of synagogues, churches, affordable housing and educational projects. Check out his own website www.gorlinarchitects.com and you will see why he is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and a regular in magazines like Architectural Record, Architectural Digest and Interior Design.
Oh right, the book! Not only is every photograph stunning. Boldly elegant but never ostentatious, these projects are without exception the work of design studios (with as few as two employees) who care more about well-realized details than money or fame. Gorlin's concise project descriptions illuminate precisely those aspects of the projects that might otherwise escape the reader's notice, a phenomenal accomplishment that in some way surpasses his earlier book, The New American Town House. The first book, now difficult to find, opens with an erudite and comprehensive history of the Town House from Vitruvius to Hejduk!
Less is more? Nothing less than a triumph! Go forth A.G.!
American beauty.......2006-03-08
Yes, some of this book's projects may not technically meet the traditional criteria for the town house; but as Gorlin himself describes one of Stanley Saitowitz's projects, it "extends beyond general restrictions for the type". The book is more a record of how gifted architects have in the last five years reimagined and utilized the typology in new contexts and in striking new ways. Indeed you will be disappointed if you are looking for "typical" projects, but who wants typical when you can have genius!!
There is a diverse array of projects, including multi-family and affordable housing the like of which are to be found almost nowhere in the United States. While many of these architects are highly respected names whom the average reader herself might not be able to hire, Gorlin makes a crucial statement about the architect/client relationship in his "Advice from the Architect" introduction: "Apart from talent, personal chemistry is essential". The work also demonstrates that the architects in the book have earned their reputations by pushing the envelope, by CREATING one-of-a-kind responses to their clients and their urban contexts.
Is a townhouse different from a city house?.......2006-01-30
First of all let me say that Mr. Gorlin has compiled and selected very beautiful projects for his book. The book itself is very well constructed and the detailed photographs provide insight to how these exquisite homes were designed and constructed.
The only question I have regarding some of the projects featured in this book is that they don't seem to fall under the typology of what a "townhouse" is. Perhaps its my lack of knowledge, but I believed a townhouse differed from a city house in that a townhouse shared a parallel wall with adjacent buildings and is usually built vertically due to narrow city lots. Although most projects featured here fall under this form, some such as the Reyna Town House by Dean Nota Architect and the Vertical Townhouse by Lorcan O'Herlihy among others bear the name "town house", but seem to be just houses in an urban context. These houses are built on lots, but because they share no common wall with their neighbors they seem to fall under the typology of suburban houses with their boundary indicating fences. Don't get me wrong, the projects featured here are all very beautiful whether they are new constructions or renovations, but some seem to be out of character of what I thought a townhouse is. Nonetheless, aside from the dispute in nomenclature, this book features some of the best examples of fine architecture in city living.
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Non-typical collection of townhouses.......2006-01-15
If you are looking for new and typical American townhouses, you'd be disappointed by the beautiful and modern houses custom-designed by sophisticated architects in the book. But it's still a creditworthy design collection of individual luxury townhouses.
I Can't Believe I Ate the Whole Thing.......2005-12-13
Sometimes too much of a good thing, one beautiful photo after another, leaves you feeling bloated with... having seen alot of beautiful photos. The only relief the book offers is in the frequent mediocrity of so many of the projects.
Book Description
A townhouse is a residence that many find combines the best amenities of a single–family home and a condominium. By definition, a townhouse is a home that is attached to adjacent houses, which sits upon land that you own.
THE MODERN TOWNHOUSE will look at three types of town house projects that are increasingly popular in urban areas and close–in suburbia:
1) Renovation of existing town houses. This is a particularly popular activity in older, urban neighborhoods undergoing re–gentrification. Eighteenth and nineteenth century "shells" long in disrepair, are being gutted and totally modernized
2) Vacant lots, primarily in the inner cities, but also in close–in suburban neighborhoods where zoning restricts high rise housing, are being filled with four or five town houses that are built perpendicular to the street, usually in neighborhoods where the lot size would normally accommodate only one, detached house. This activity is in response to the increasing demand for urban housing where high land prices mandate multifamily housing solutions.
3) New, one–off townhouses, that are found primarily in wealthier neighborhoods where the high land cost can be recovered with a single, luxury town home.
The book will be divided into these three categories and feature project from around the country including Baltimore, San Diego, San Francisco, Miami, and in smaller metropolitan areas.
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Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Co-op, Condo, or Townhouse
Kenneth M. Roth
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What should a prospective homeowner consider when shopping for a co-op, condominium, or townhouse? Finances, availability, and lifestyle considerations are only parts of the equation, and it's important to think about all the factors before making a decision. This book is a comprehensive yet accessible guide to the particular challenges and benefits to buying, owning, and living in these homes, and gives readers the vital information they need on: * finding the right type of home * negotiating effectively and making a strong offer * unique financing and tax considerations * dealing with homeowners associations and co-op boards * rules, rights, and responsibilities of ownership * repair responsibilities and renovation issues * monthly maintenance and common charges * increasing the value of the property * fliptaxes, restrictions and other selling issues * and more.
Real estate expert Ken Roth explains the differences in owning each of these property types, and provides all the information buyers need to find their dream home and live happily in it for years to come.
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best book on the subject.......2006-08-21
This is a step by step, how to book .
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- Great resource!
- Excellent source of information for the new home buyer!
- Read this book before you leap into a shared ownership
- not for city buyers
- A good primer.
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Tips & Traps When Buying A Condo, Co-op, or Townhouse
Robert Irwin
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One third of all homes sold today are condos, co-ops, or townhouses. America's #1 real estate expert shows what to watch for when buying one of them. Home ownership is still the American dream, but not everyone follows tradition by buying a detached one-family house. Condos, co-ops, and townhouses are increasingly popular alternatives nationwide. These "shared ownership" options have unique pluses and minuses, as Bob Irwin reveals in Tips & Traps When Buying a Condo, Co-op, or Townhouse.
Like other books in his best-selling "Tips & Traps" series, it's packed with targeted, reader-friendly advice. If you're a prospective buyer, Bob Irwin will show you how to:
- Decide if shared ownership is right for you
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- Check out the seven warning signs of big trouble
- Handle disclosures and inspections
- And much more
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Learn everything you need to purchase a condo, co-op, or townhouse -- from understanding bylaws to dealing with disclosures and inspections to negotiating a deal.
Customer Reviews:
Great resource!.......2007-05-28
As someone just getting in the market, I really had no idea what differentiated condos from single-family homes other than the way they looked. This book really helped me think about the pros and cons of both types of homes. I found myself drawn to condos because you don't have to worry about any exterior elements, like yards, community areas, etc. All of that is taken care of for you. But, that comes with a cost. This book shows you how to decide if that cost is worth it, what to ask about so that you don't end up in a building with a bunch of lawsuits pending (that you might end up paying for) and how to know if your building is prepared for disasters, new roofs and other such events. It was really eye-opening!
Excellent source of information for the new home buyer!.......2005-10-14
Tip & Traps when Buying a Condo, Co-op, or Townhouse, was an excellent source of information. It is a "must have" for any new home buyer looking for property. I found it to be very helpful while searching for my home.
Read this book before you leap into a shared ownership.......2004-06-11
This book showed me the "red flags" to look for when evaluating a shared ownership developement and helped me to avoid buying into a nightmare. Ohhh, I'm so glad I read this book.
I read 4 other books on buying a condo and this book was by far the most practical and answered my questions. The format is easy to read and quickly search.
The tips and traps opens your eyes to what you're getting yourself into. Learn from the experiences of others and make the right choice for your lifestyle. Don't buy into a dysfunctional developement. It can be a legal, financial and emotional nightmare.
Thanks to Robert Irwin's advice, I passed on several developements and kept searching until I found the right condo developement for me. It has been a great choice. The book was a helpful resource during the buying process. Highly recommend.
not for city buyers.......2004-03-28
The title may talk about "condo, co-op, or townhouse" but it is clear the author has nothing in mind but those awful suburban townhouse or condo developments. There are numerous references to density being bad and to things like counting the number of parking places. Not of use to someone who is interested in purchasing actual city housing.
A good primer........2002-01-17
As a prospective first-time property purchaser, I found this book to contain some good information on the particulars of condos and townhouses. I did not read the section on Co-ops however. Parts of the book seemed to contain redundant information, not necessarily for emphasis. Perhaps the chapters were intended to be somewhat self-contained. "Buying a home for Dummies" has been my first resource. I'd recommend reading something like it first in order to fully appreciate the differences w/condos and townhouses described in this book.
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In the Make Money series, renowned real estate investor and bestselling author Gary W. Eldred shows you how to profit from the safest, most reliable wealth builder in the world-real estate. With coverage of all the fundamentals-from finding the right properties to financing and managing them-Eldred shows you the ropes so you don't have to learn important lessons the hard way. Unlike general guides to investing in real estate, each title in the Make Money series gives you the specialized expertise necessary to fully profit from a select investment strategy.
Make Money with Condominiums and Townhouses shows homebuyers and investors how to travel the road to real estate wealth-often with little or nothing down. As an affordable investment vehicle, condominiums and townhouses offer numerous advantages over other types of rental property-they require relatively little day-to-day management, they tend to attract more desirable tenants than other rental properties, and they offer low risk and high returns. Full of time-tested techniques and proven money-making strategies, Make Money with Condominiums and Townhouses will show you how to:
- Relax while you put your money to work
- Find properties with high rates of appreciation
- Evaluate homeowner association finances
- Choose profitable locations
- Understand the changing demographics that may affect your investment
- Finance your properties with little or no money down
- Achieve positive cash flow quickly
- Build up equity
- Understand by-laws, disclosure statements, and management contracts
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New ways to make a buck without risking everything
As the stock market grows increasingly unstable, wary investors are looking for new ways to make a buck without risking everything. The three books in this new series cover every type of real estate investment for those people who want a safe and reliable alternative to the stock market. This practical, hands-on guide includes numerous examples and covers all the fundamentals of Making Money with Condominiums and Townhouses. Topics include demographics, cash flow, equity, choosing buildings, disclosure statements, and management contracts.
Gary W. Eldred, PhD (Gainesville, FL) is a realtor who has served on the graduate business faculty at Stanford University and the University of Illinois. He is also the coauthor of Investing in Real Estate, Fourth Edition (0-471-32339-X) and author of Yes! You Can Own the Home You Want (0-471-09978-3) and The 106 Common Mistakes Homebuyers Make (and How to Avoid Them) (0-471-12658-6), all published by Wiley.
Customer Reviews:
A reasoned voice in the huckster crowd.......2004-05-08
My review title pretty well sums it up. Eldred presents a well reasoned argument for investing in condos. He provides solid advice on the pertinent subjects, including tenant and association selection. And he does it with an encouraging tone that doesn't digress into pie in the sky hype.
I think I'll check out some of his other work.
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The Only Complete Practical Guide for the Operation of Florida Homeowners Associations
Includes:
· single-family subdivisions · townhouse and cluster developments · master community associations
A homeowners association is designed to preserve the common welfare and property values of the community. In a well operated community, it does. In a poorly run community, it does not. The proper operating procedures are not difficult, but they are often overlooked or misunderstood.
This book is a guide to help ensure that the association carries out its responsibilities fairly and effectively under current Florida laws.
• 27 forms • subject index • cross referenced to Florida Statutes
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Reference for a President of a HOA,, Directors, and Committee Persons.......2007-05-12
Excellent review of Chapter 720 and all the obligations of the leadership of a HOA. Concise and well written.
Florida Homeowners Asspcoatopns.......2007-01-09
Excellent resourse for living in Deed Restricted communities in the State of Florida. Furnishes all cites to related laws on all topics
townhouse rules review.......2006-08-05
THE BOOK WAS NO HELP FOR ME , I WAS LOOKING FOR RULES FOR THE ROOFS WHICH NOW I UNDERSTAND THERE IS NO RULES FOR THE ROOFS AND FLORIDA IS BUILDING MORE TOWNHOUSES WITH NO RULES FOR THE ROOFS.MY PROBLEM IS I CAN NOT GET A NEW ROOF WITH OUT THE OTHER UNIT'S GETTING A NEW ROOF TOO. THE BOOK MAY BE SOME HELP FOR OTHER PEOPLE.
Great Read if Your Involved with HOA's.......2005-09-14
Fascinating facts about HOA's in The Wonderful Sunshine State of Florida...Much different than my beautiful home state of Pennsylvania...Amazon delivered my books on time as well...Thanks
This is a great book!.......2001-04-09
This book is a great summary of the law of homeowners' associations in Florida. It is written in a way that is easily understandable by non-lawyers. It is a great resource for board members of homeowners' associations.
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- Great Information for First Time Buyers!
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How to Buy a Condominium or Townhouse (How to Buy a Condominium Or Townshouse)
Denise Evans
Manufacturer: Sphinx Publishing
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ASIN: 1572485566
Release Date: 2006-04-01 |
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Whether you are just starting out, looking to own with all the extras or transitioning to simpler living conditions, How to Buy a Condominium or Townhouse explains how to find the best condo, townhouse or co-op for you.
Find the biggest space with the most amenities
Finance your purchase-even with less than perfect credit
Find a real estate agent who will work just for you
Negotiate your sales contract to get the lowest price
Participate in your homeowners association
Plus, gain that extra edge with bonus material that can save you big money. Mythbuster boxes expose common myths about community developments. Insider's Tip boxes reveal crucial negotiating techniques. The Top 20 Frequently Asked Questions answers your most pressing questions. Convenient charts and sample forms make it easy to compare properties, calculate financing and much more.
How to Buy a Condominium or Townhouse is your essential guide to finding and buying a new home in the community that fits your lifestyle.
Customer Reviews:
Great Information for First Time Buyers!.......2006-06-30
I am considering buying my first home soon and I found this book to be very helpful. The first few chapters help you figure out if you are the type of person who could live in a condo or co-op. Then the middle chapters include helpful worksheets to calculate how much you can afford to spend on your condo and tips on financing options. The remaining chapters discuss finding a property that is right for you and includes a good list of questions you can ask real estate agents and sellers.
One the best features of the book is that Denise Evans (the author) has included website resources to help you get a accurate numbers to fill into the worksheets. Finally, Ms. Evans is a lawyer and she has included important tips on what to say and what not to say when talking to listing agents to make sure that you don't get yourself into trouble.
I am nervous that I will buy a condo that is too expensive and I won't be able to "really" afford it or that I will buy a condo that is smaller and costs less, only to realize that I could have afforded something bigger. I think that this book will help me figure out what is right for me.
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The north bank of the Thames near Cannon Street Station was occupied by some of London's most prominent buildings in both the Roman and Medieval periods. Substantial stone walls revealed at the site in 1969 were initially interpreted as part of a Roman townhouse attached to the 'Governor's Palace' building complex to the west. In 1994-7 new excavations uncovered a prehistoric marsh, a riverside quay dated to AD 84 and a revetment constructed in c. AD 100-200. Later Roman buildings were recorded on terraces overlooking the Thames. Two of these buildings predated the townhouse, and one of these may have been a goldworker's premises. Important new evidence for the ground plan and use of the later townhouse has revealed that it developed separately from other large Roman buildings to the west. Part of a Tuscan order column recovered from the site suggests that the building had some architectural pretensions and a high status. In the late 4th century the townhouse was demolished and the settlement abandoned. The first evidence of reoccupation at the site took the form of early 11th century pitting succeeded by sunken-floored or cellared buildings. The walls of the 14th century Pountney's Inn, later the Manor of the Rose, were recorded along Suffolk Lane. This volume presents the results of the archaeological work at this important site in a clear chronological narrative supported by many detailed illustrations and specialist reports.
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