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4 Tips to Make Your Condo Community Eco-Friendly for Summer

As awareness grows of environmental issues, residents increasingly expect eco-friendly management of the communities they live in. As a bonus, eco-friendly management often reduces costs. During the summer, property managers can take relatively simple measures to make their condo community eco-friendly.

1. Landscape for Shade

The right upgrades to your community’s outdoor space can reduce the building’s heat gain for lower cooling costs. Landscaping to increase the property’s shade is an example. You can get started by planting deciduous trees on the south side of the building. Selecting trees that are native or adapted to your climate reduces their need to be watered.

2. Install a Green Roof

A green roof not only reduces heat gain from the sun but also lowers storm water runoff. Simply planting ground cover creates a basic green roof. However, a more elaborate green roof can be marketed as an amenity for residents. Creating a rooftop community garden would be an attractive feature for many city dwellers. Turning the roof into a green entertaining space is another option. For that, management could install planter boxes flowing with colorful blooms and seating shaded by shrubs or vines.

3. Cool Efficiently

A well-maintained HVAC system operates more efficiently. If the HVAC system’s annual maintenance has not been done, schedule it as soon as possible. Keeping hot air out is an important part of reducing cooling needs. Caulk leaks around windows and exterior doors.

4. Host a Party to Educate Your Residents

Educating your residents to be more eco-friendly in their units this summer can lower expenses with almost no cost to management. Have some refreshments available in the lobby as residents come home on a weekday evening. Have someone speak on what residents can do. Ask residents to sign a green pledge to follow eco-friendly tips. Listing what residents can do on their pledge can serve as a reminder for them. Things to list could include not turning their thermostat lower than 72 degrees, closing window treatments if they’re out during the day (to lower solar heat gain), or turning off unused lights.

Making a Condo community more eco-friendly for summer can build goodwill with residents and lower costs. That’s a great winning combination for any property manager.

Hot Key West Business Opportunities

6440 Maloney Avenue $12,000,000

6440 Maloney Avenue Stock Island, Florida

9,418 SqFt

1622 Overseas Highway $9,900,000

1622 Overseas Highway MARATHON, Florida

3,400 SqFt

59073 Overseas Highway $7,990,000

59073 Overseas Highway MARATHON, Florida

2 Beds 22,069 SqFt

919 - 921 Duval Street $3,995,000

919 - 921 Duval Street KEY WEST, Florida

9 Beds 6 Baths 4,173 SqFt

3574 Overseas Highway 1-7 $3,750,000

3574 Overseas Highway 1-7 MARATHON, Florida

5 Beds 5 Baths 8,413 SqFt

99304 Overseas Highway $3,700,000

99304 Overseas Highway KEY LARGO, Florida

7,651 SqFt

100150 Overseas Highway $2,900,000

100150 Overseas Highway KEY LARGO, Florida

2,436 SqFt

217 La Paloma Road $2,445,000

217 La Paloma Road KEY LARGO, Florida

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,784 SqFt 0.210 Acres

909 Frances Street $2,400,000

909 Frances Street KEY WEST, Florida

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,728 SqFt 0.040 Acres

19269 Bad George Road $1,650,000

19269 Bad George Road Sugarloaf, Florida

6,205 SqFt

8349 Overseas Highway $1,499,000

8349 Overseas Highway MARATHON, Florida

2,179 SqFt

188 La Paloma Road $1,400,000

188 La Paloma Road KEY LARGO, Florida

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,392 SqFt 0.150 Acres

372 Mahogany Drive $1,400,000

372 Mahogany Drive KEY LARGO, Florida

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,661 SqFt

916 Red Bird Road $1,300,000

916 Red Bird Road KEY LARGO, Florida

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,556 SqFt 0.110 Acres

00 Calusa Road $1,200,000

00 Calusa Road KEY LARGO, Florida

163,785 SqFt

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Newest Key West Commercial Properties on the Market

Space is on US 1 (Truman Ave) coming into Old Town. Large display windows in enclosed room off entry foyer. Could be storage for merchandise below or some type of seating use. Enter the main space through double glass doors into one large room, approximately 14' X 50'.  Kitchenette and bathroom at the back of the space.  Wood floors and high ceilings appoint the room. Street parking in front or on side streets.  High traffic location and close to everything. Studio, retail or office are all possible uses. $2,400 Active

1026 Truman Avenue down KEY WEST, Florida

1 Baths 1,658 SqFt

Built in 2007, this commercial, mixed-use property is situated on White Street off of Elgin Lane very close to Eaton Street and minutes to the Historic Seaport. The current commercial tenant is using the office space for chiropractor services. As you enter the front door, the current layout is as follows. A waiting area and enclosed front desk greet you. To the left of the waiting area is a private windowed office. As you continue into the space there is a treatment room to the right and a supply room to the left. Either of those rooms could easily be transformed into another office. Further on there is an efficiency style kitchen and an ADA compliant bathroom. A set of floating desks lies beside the kitchenette. There is the possibility here for 4 offices and a floating workspace. The property offers 3 off-street parking spaces for the business including an ADA compliant spot in the back of the building.  A private entrance in the rear of the building will lead you up a flight of stairs to the two one-bedroom, one bath units. Each unit offers a small kitchen and loft area. These apartments are in the affordable rental pool. ($1,600 each per month) Great place to live and work! $1,150,000 Active

412 White Street 101 KEY WEST, Florida

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,513 SqFt

Ideal Small Commercial Space for Lease in Old Town.  Excellent location next to the laundry mat on the corner of Eaton and Elizabeth Street's. Perfect for small retailer or business professional with approximately 500sq.ft. of space and street visibility. $2,950 Active

627 Eaton Street down KEY WEST, Florida

1 Baths 500 SqFt

Perfect private office space with windows available for lease office 214 is approx. ~162sf, perfect for two+ desk. Join the friendly business environment catering to a diversity of local small business owners located the 626 Josephine Parker Office Suites in Old Town Key West. Common area breakroom & restrooms, electric and water included. Sales tax is in addition to the monthly rent quoted. Parking is assignable and $150 in addition to rent each month. $1,000 Active

626 Josephine Parker Drive 214 KEY WEST, Florida

2 Baths 162 SqFt

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