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29 Fresh Ideas for Spring Fun

April 18, 2018

The sun is back! Take advantage of it with your grandchildren.   Get excited for spring! Flower buds are starting to peek out. Birds are returning to the neighborhood. The sun feels warmer and brighter than it has in months, and the arrival of daylight saving time means it stays light later, too. Leave those… Read more »

Scholarship Contest – High School Senior

February 12, 2018

We wanted to bring a unique scholarship opportunity to your attention. Please share with anyone you know that has a High School Senior. The Washington Metropolitan Community Associations Chapter is having a  Scholarship Contest. It’s open to all high school seniors graduating in May or June 2018 who reside in the immediate Washington metro area… Read more »

How do you secure your information following theft?

February 9, 2018

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 the necessary precautions to keep their details safe, thieves may still be able to attain personal information by hacking into the systems of larger businesses. How can you… Read more »

Holiday Office Hours – 2017

November 3, 2017

Blackstone Management Holiday Office Hours Thanksgiving – Closed Nov. 23 and 24, Reopen at 8am Nov. 27 Christmas – Closed Dec. 25, Reopen at 8am Dec. 26 New Years – Closed Jan. 1, Reopen at 8am Jan. 2

New Maryland Common Interest Ownership Law 2017

May 3, 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 in the payment of any assessment or charge due to the Condominium or the Homeowners Association. * The law alters the minimum percentage of affirmative votes of owners… Read more »

U.S. Mortgage Rates Drop to Five-Month Low With 30-Year at 3.97%

May 3, 2017

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 a 30-year fixed mortgage was 3.97 percent, down from 4.08 percent last week and the lowest since November, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday. The average 15-year… Read more »

10 ways to improve your home’s curb appeal

March 10, 2017

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 them, bring a boring asphalt slab to life with color, texture and decorative designs. The edging can be level with the driveway or elevated to prevent people from… Read more »

Changes to Condo & HOA Resale Packages Beginning October 1st

March 7, 2017

Beginning October 1st, the maximum fee that a condominium association or home owners association (HOA) may charge a unit owner for providing a resale package will be $250. This figure may be CPI-U adjusted every 2 years, but as of October 1, 2016 the maximum fee will be $250.  Condominium associations and HOAs should note that the… Read more »

6 WAYS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR HOA NEWSLETTER

February 20, 2017

Has the HOA newsletter gone the way of the dinosaur? Hopefully at your HOA the answer is a resounding no; newsletters are still vitally important tools for associations that wish to foster strong, clear, consistent communication with their members. You may send the newsletter electronically, you may send it on paper, or you may do… Read more »

VIRTUAL MEETINGS

July 28, 2016

  Having to attend every meeting can be a challenge for all parties involved. You can now attend meetings without physically being present. Our feature “Online Meetings” makes it possible to be virtually present at the meeting and enables conducting and participating in interactive sessions while being remote; thus reducing and eliminating the need to… Read more »

Thunderstorm Safety – Avoiding a Lightning Strike

June 22, 2016

Warm weather usually means fun in the sun, but summer heat also can bring severe weather. Threatening thunderstorms often loom large on summer afternoons so it’s important to be prepared for downpours and accompanying lightning, which can strike outdoors or indoors. Consider the following suggestions when planning both outdoor and indoor events this summer to… Read more »

Meetings-What is a Quorum and Why is it Important?

June 21, 2016

A quorum is the minimum number of owners who must be at a meeting before business can be transacted. State law tells us what that minimum number is for our association. It’s relatively low, but we still have a tough time getting to it. It’s a common problem in many associations. Meetings that don’t have… Read more »

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