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The Ground Lease Trap: What Property Owners Need to Know
Real Estate Education & Community Resources The Ground Lease Trap: What Property Owners Should Know Before It Becomes a Crisis A growing problem facing certain New York…
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Meet Anton
BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT • TECHNOLOGY Meet Anton. Our New AI Virtual Assistant We’re excited to introduce the newest addition to the Blackstone Management technology platform. Anton is our…
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Do you know what kind of meeting your community is having?
Community Association Education We’re Having What Kind of Meeting? A straightforward guide to annual meetings, board meetings, special meetings, town halls, and executive sessions. If you have…
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The Roles of HOA Board Officers: Who Does What?
BOARD MEMBER EDUCATION Understanding the Roles of Your Association’s Board Officers President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary: each position has a different purpose, but effective community governance…
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Reserve Funding, Mortgage Guidelines, and Your Community: What Owners Need to Know
Board & Homeowner Education Reserve Funding and Federal Mortgage Guidelines What FHA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac requirements may mean for your association’s budget, assessments, reserves, and…
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Understanding the Forest Retention Area
Homeowner Education Why Doesn’t the HOA Maintain the Forest? Understanding the purpose of forest retention, forest conservation, and forest reserve areas within Maryland communities. Not Every Association-Owned…
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Legislative Update: Changes That Could Affect Community Association Governance
Federal Legislative Update: What the Corporate Transparency Act Means for Community Associations Community associations across the country have been closely monitoring recent federal legislation that could significantly…
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🌸 Spring Is Finally Here: Time to Refresh the Outside of Your Home
As the days get longer and temperatures begin to rise, spring is finally starting to show its head. After a long winter, this is the perfect time…
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Winter Weather Preparedness: 5 Essential Tips to Protect Your Fleet, Property, and People
From snowstorms in Texas to historic cold temperatures across Florida, it’s clear that winter weather preparedness is not just for northern regions. Wherever you are, managing winter…
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New Survey Examines Aging Infrastructure’s Impact on Community Associations
Anew survey by the Foundation for Community Association Research identifies aging infrastructure as a critical concern for community managers, boards members, and residents. Water intrusion, deteriorating balconies and fences, failing pipes…
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Halloween Decorating and Safety Tips
From 3-foot-tall skeletons draped over front lawns to inflatable pumpkins and spider web-covered walkways, Halloween decorations have grown in popularity over the years. Community association board members…
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