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Here’s a good article in Plane & Pilot on residential airparks written by James Wynbrandt.Continue readingGood magazine article on residential airparks

Alabama has six airparks listed in the LWYP directory and Arkansas has eight. Interestingly one of those in Alabama was opened in 1957 and two came on line in 1975. Another opened for business in 1992 while one is under construction and the final one opened in 2006.Continue readingInfo on airparks in Alabama, Arkansas

Since there are a number of fly-in communities located adjacent to lakes, golf courses, mountains, etc., we think there probably are some B&B facilities or lodges associated with the airpark properties.Continue readingVacation rentals on fly-in communities sought

In response to your inquiries on property values for appraisals, you are right that it is hard to come up with a good one. The big problem I have found is the appraisers look for comparables and end up using lots and homes in the area that have nothing to do with the airparks. Kind of trying to compare a waterfront home to one in the desert.Continue readingLetter: Ideas on property valuations

In the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina disaster the question of adequate planning for your family and also your airpark should be a topic for discussion at the dinner table or your association’s next meeting (maybe even a special session).Continue readingDisaster Planning

Homeowner associations (HOAs) and the covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) that are prevalent at most residential airparks rule what and how you will live at the airpark you decide to buy into.
In 99 out of 100 cases, most issues that arise are settled amicably and for the benefit of all concerned.Continue readingHomeowner Associations: Pro & Con

The initial buyers, now interested in selling their airpark homes and moving, start seeking buyers and find that interest in their property is very low because of the perception that the airpark has failed.Continue readingLack of Development Can Hurt