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BASIC FEATURES

• How many units are there?

• What types of units are still available?

• What are the common amenities?

• How is Washington Village different from a typical condominium association?

• What are the benefits of cohousing?

• How is Washington Village different from other cohousing communities?

• What does LEED certified mean?

OWNERSHIP

• How is homeownership legally structured? Do I own my own unit?

• What if I have (or want) to move out of the community and sell my unit?

• What about property taxes?

• What is the percentage of owner-occupied units?

• How often do units change owners?

• What if I'm only in Boulder for half the year? Can I rent my unit?

• Can I rent space in my unit?

• Who owns the land?

• How does property insurance work?

• Do I own my own patio/porch/balcony?

• Do I have my own kitchen and laundry?

• Can I make changes to my unit?

• Do I have assigned parking?

• Can I have pets?

LOCATION

• What schools would my children attend?

• How far is downtown?

• What's nearby?

• How do neighbors feel about the development?

• How did the 2013 flood impact the development?

FINANCES

• Are there maintenance fees (dues)? How much are they?

• What do maintenenace fees (dues) cover?

• How are expenses distributed?

• How much do you rely on volunteers to get work done?

• How do you manage reserve funds?

• How are utilities handled?

• Can I have an electric car?

• Can I have a satellite TV?

• What I don't need a buss pass (EcoPass)?

• What if I don't use the common spaces? Do I still have to share that expense?

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

• Who is the developer?

• Who are the architects?

• Who is in charge of construction?

• When will construction be done?

• Can I pick my finishes?

• What about storage?

• How do I reserve a unit?

• Are there any early buyer discounts?

• What "green" building techniques are in use?

• Are the homes handicap accessible?

• What about noise?

COMMUNITY LIFE

• Can anyone join the community?

• Are there any age restrictions?

• Who makes decisions? Does every decision have to be unanimous?

• Will I have any privacy?

• Do I have to like everyone?

• Do I have to invite everyone in the community to social activities that I plan?

• Who is in the community? Do I have anything in common with them?

• How do you handle conflicts between members?

• How much work do I have to do? What are my responsibilities with regard to yard work and maintenance?

• How much do I have to participate in community activities?

• How often do you have community meals? Do I have to cook?

• What gets to use the common space?

• What about safety and security?

GENERAL COHOUSING

• What is cohousing?

• How is cohousing different from a condominium development?

• Who lives in cohousing?

• What are the defining characteristics of cohousing?

• How does cohousing differ from other kinds of shared living/intentional communities?