January 11, 2025
Community associations will remain a top choice for homebuyers in the coming year as the U.S. housing market is expected to see improvements in inventory, home sales, and prices coupled with more stable mortgage rates. Projections from the Foundation for Community Association Research, an affiliate of Community Associations Institute, estimate 3,000 to 4,000 new condominium communities… Read more »
October 15, 2024
In these tough economic times, many of us are trying to stretch our dollars and keep our debt as low as possible. The following tips from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), offer easy ways to save: -Empty the change in your pocket into a jar each night. Pocket change can add up to… Read more »
October 2, 2024
Identity theft is a problem any time of the year. But, while consumers are focused on giving during the holidays, crooks are focused on taking. If there’s one thing consumers don’t need, it is dealing with identity theft during the holidays. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) offers the following tips to help consumers… Read more »
June 26, 2024
A reserve study is a vital capital planning tool for HOAs and condominium associations that provides directional guidance and an in-depth analysis of community assets. The initial reserve study requires an onsite inspection and thorough examination of the reserve fund status to establish a prioritized schedule of capital improvement projects and a reserve funding plan… Read more »
March 5, 2024
We wanted to share an article recently published in a national trade publication called Common Ground. The article entitled High Times covers the use of marijuana in homeowners’ associations around the country. We have been getting an increasing number of complaints about the smell and usage of marijuana and thought this article could bring light… Read more »
January 17, 2024
Snow can make children squeal with delight, but it can also make adults snort with dread and frustration. The association tries to remove snow and ice quickly and safely from roads and walkways, while still allowing the kids to have some fun. In the meantime, please keep these cold-weather tips in mind: The association has… Read more »
September 12, 2023
We want you to be aware of changes in the marketplace which are continuing to increase insurance costs, so that you can make necessary adjustments to your budgets ahead of time. The information is generalized. If you need specific budget estimates for a given account, please reach out to your community manager. On average we… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Does your association have a business continuity plan in place? In an emergency, it’s much easier to work from a plan rather than thinking on your feet. Setting up a business continuity plan and testing it may seem like an overwhelming task, but once in place, it gives everyone involved Peace of Mind. Consider… Read more »
May 4, 2023
Virtual meetings, once reserved for accommodating working professionals in different geographical locales and time zones, are now commonplace, thanks in large part to the global pandemic. But one phenomenon that arose from virtual meetings that no one was expecting was this… our pets are now an integral part of those meetings, and our clients, colleagues… Read more »
March 22, 2023
A Connecticut condo association board tried to force the removal of a dog after holding multiple hearings and concluding it was vicious (Copper Square Ass’n, Inc. v. Bonell). But a court found the board dropped the ball and denied to order removal. The case involved a dog named Bo, who lived with a tenant in… Read more »
March 15, 2023
You’re committed to bettering our community, so why not put that passion to work and run for a spot on the association board. The association will soon be holding elections for board members, and we’re looking for dedicated homeowners like you to help us shape and implement our governing rules, handle association finances, make important… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Classified alongside pollutants from vehicles, pesticides, and more, pet waste is considered highly toxic and a nearly never-ending nuisance in community associations. “Not only is dog waste unsightly and unpleasant, it can be dangerous if it’s not properly removed,” says Diana Kavadias of pet waste removal service DoodyCalls. “The waste contains harmful bacteria associated with… Read more »