condo
Americannoun
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Origin of condo
An Americanism first recorded in 1970–75; by shortening; cf. -o
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At 443 Greenwich, the offering plan called for a brand new “green roof” with multiple layers of waterproofing, but condo owners alleged that the roof actually installed was a cheaper version.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Whereas before, I don’t know if I’m going to get hit with some balcony assessment that these condo commandos are hiding.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Buying a condo now, I love it, because I know what I’m buying,” said Jeff Lichtenstein, a real-estate broker in southeast Florida who owns the luxury residential brokerage Echo Fine Properties.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Resident Terri Collins has already been fined $100 — a penalty she’s refused to pay — for flying the U.S. flag outside her condo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Comfy clothes, a blanket, her popcorn, and a movie or a game of Scrabble were the recipe for a great night at her condo.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
In a housing market where affordability is a challenge for many buyers, condos are something of a bright spot.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
As of June 2026, there were about 15% more condos for sale than in June 2019, according to Realtor.com Senior Economist Joel Berner, while single-family-home inventory fell 13.8% over the same time period.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Clouds of dust still floated in the air outside luxury seaside condos now reduced to piles of metal, glass and concrete.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
His vision, outlined in documents filed to the town and state, included the hotel rooms, condos, micro-distillery and 200-seat restaurant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Offering free meals, free stays in condos in Florida, even free plumbing.
From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley
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