Covid-19 Update 4-29-2020
Recently the Community Association Institute developed certain guidelines on steps your community may take or has taken to address the COVID-19 outbreak. It has sections on cleaning,…
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DEVELOPER TRANSITION – MARYLAND CONDOMINIUMS By Nicholas D. Cowie – Cowie Law Group, P.C.
Transition of Condominium Association Governance from Developer to Unit Owner Control By Nicholas D. Cowie at Cowie Law Group, P.C. This article was reproduced with the permission…
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Responsibilities of an Association Board Member
The success of a homeowners association (HOA) community is heavily dependent upon the board members’ ability to handle their duties and responsibilities in a fair and adept…
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St. Charles Community-Waldorf, MD
We have had a lot of owners in the St. Charles Community-Waldorf, MD calling asking about how the communities are formed and who or want gives the…
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Everything you need to know but are afraid to ask
#Askingforafriend It has taken me a while to work up the nerve to ask this. m so embarrass?. ‘Please don’t use name or location on anything that…
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What You Should Know About a Homeowners Association Before You Buy Into One
The pros and cons of owning a house or condo that’s part of a homeowners association cover pretty much everything and the kitchen sink. Your relationship with…
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14 Points That Must Be In Your Apartment Building Leasing and Marketing Plan
I recently received the following request from a multifamily investor: “Can you please send me a marketing plan post purchase for an apartment building I am buying…
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How do you secure your information following theft?
As more people rely on the internet to shop, bank, file taxes and more, thieves are finding more ways to steal personal information. While many people take…
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New Maryland Common Interest Ownership Law 2017
** “GOOD STANDING” PERCENTAGE REQUIRED TO AMEND DOCUMENTS: (HB789 – Effective 10/01/17): * The law defines “good standing” as not being more than 90 days in arrears…
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Drop to Five-Month Low With 30-Year at 3.97%
U.S. mortgage rates dropped for a fifth week, sending home-loan costs down to their lowest point since the week after the presidential election. The average rate for…
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10 ways to improve your home’s curb appeal
Edge the driveway Installing a border along the driveway gives it a crisp, elegant look. Edging materials such as bricks, pavers and stone, or a combination of…
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Real Estate Property Types – Crowdfunding Platforms
Accredited investors have more access to a variety of real estate investments than ever before. Now with the click of a mouse you can be an investor…
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