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Regular Features The magazine regularly covers a series of articles concerning the issue’s focus that will interest property managers, developers and boards of directors.
Springfest Issue
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March The Boomer Generation Ad Close: February 20 Publish Date: March 13
May Design Ad Close: April 24 Publish Date: May 8
August Market Analysis Ad Close: July 24 Publish Date: August 7
October Finances Ad Close: September 25 Publish Date: October 9
April Green Issue Ad Close: March 27 Publish Date: April 17
June Architecture Ad Close: May 29 Publish Date: June 19
September First-time Buyers Ad Close: August 28 Publish Date: September 11
November PM Expo Issue Security Ad Close: October 23 Publish Date: November 13
Published in April, the 2009. CondoBusiness Buyers’ Guide offers advertisers unique opportunities to be in
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Regular Departments Design and Marketing Keeping up to date with design trends enriches a condominium’s brand and increases the units’ market values.
Maintenance and Management Condominiums should run like a welloiled machine. CondoBusiness offers the tools to keep that machine running smoothly.
Legal Articles written by those who deal directly with condominium law are regularly included in the editorial.
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