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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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Switching from a reactive, “fix-it-when-it-breaks” approach to a proactive preventive maintenance program can dramatically cut costs and extend the life of a community’s assets. While it’s a…
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Believe it or not, squatters do have rights, depending on which state the property is located in. Understanding the different squatters’ rights in the U.S. is critical…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Flight is a magnificent means of transportation, but not without its dangers—especially for birds. For many birds, a journey across the skies ends with a deadly collision…
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According to Merriam-Webster the basic definition of the word home is “one’s place of residence: domicile.” It might be a mansion in the country, a tract home…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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There’s nothing as serene as a warm, crackling fire on a cold, winter night. There’s also nothing more dangerous if your chimney is damaged. Broken or cracked…
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Blackstone Management Supporting communities in Virginia, Maryland, and the Washington DC metro since 2007.
Waldorf, MD
8 am to 5 pm M-F
Copyright 2026, Blackstone Management, LLC.
All Rights Reserved.