Market Research
Extensive Research was performed before starting development and construction. Interviews were conducted with buyers, condo owners, town home owners, and real estate professionals.

Following is a summary of that research.

CONDO OBJECTIONS

Troutwine Estates

Central Halls

  1. Cooking Odors
  2. Noise
  3. Security
  4. Maintenance Expense
  5. "Felt like living in an Apartment"
  6. Heating expense for the halls
  7. Fire Protection for halls

Fire Protection and Soundproofing

  1. Wood frame between units
  2. Only sound board, fire board, drywall

Garages

  1. Small
  2. No Storage

Location

  1. High Traffic
  2. Remote Location

No Central/Shared Halls

Private, Secured Entries
  2nd floor units w/intercom
  All Units Pre-Wired For Security System

6" Concrete Block Walls Plus
  2"x 4"Insulated/Soundproofed Walls
   between condos

2 Foot Trusses Between Floors
   1 1/2 Inch Poured Concrete Floor
    plus insulation In Upper Units

Large 1 or 2 Car Garages

All Garages Have Storages Areas
   24 feet deep

Located In A Low Traffic Area

Near Major Shopping
   Walking Distance To All Essentials