The Nevada Cooperator, The Condo, HOA & Co-op Monthly

Management

Hiring New Management

When It’s Time for a Change

A productive, collaborative relationship between board and community management is one of thelinchpins of any successful…

Management

2017 October

Hiring New Management

Retaining the Best & Brightest for Your Association

2017 August

Assessing Your Community Manager’s Performance

Knowing Expectations, Evaluating Results

2017 August

Resolving Disputes in Condo and HOA Settings

Dealing With the Difficult

Working With Project Coordinators

Making Big Jobs Easier

Finance

Financial Oversight

Protecting Your Community’s Purse

Association, condo association and HOA living represents a unique social arrangement; it’s a paid-for membership club an…

Finance

Funding Capital Projects

Whence Comes the Money?

What Boards Need to Know About Finances

Keeping Your Community in the Black

Inadequate Reserves

The Risks of Not Keeping Up

Budgeting 101

A Primer on Money Management

On The Board

Improving Meeting Effectiveness

A Meeting of Minds

Maybe it was a bad day at work, the dog had an accident on the carpet, or a disgruntled call was received from the schoo…

2017 October

Board Dysfunction

Identifying – and Repairing – Internal Issues

2017 October

Board Roles & Responsibilities

Know Your Board

2017 October

Board Elections

Handling Leadership Turnover at Your Condo or HOA

2017 August

Board Resources

Tools for Your Talent

Cars, Cars Everywhere

How to Effectively Manage Parking

On any given night, you will find hoards of people swarming the densely populated cities and townships in New Jersey in…

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

Secrets of Successful Managers

Communication, Accommodation, Cooperation

Managing Amenities

Who’s in Charge of What?

Changing Managers or Firms?

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing HOA Records

While keeping the records of the association is not the most fascinating part of serving on a board, it is in some ways…

Board/Owner Do’s & Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful

Howdy, Neighbor

Cultivating a Sense of Community

Building a Better Board

Common Traits of Successful Boards

Better, Stronger, Faster...

The Scoop on Electronic Communication

Maintenance

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Design

Recreational Amenities for Kids

Having Fun While Keeping Safe

Horticultural Art in Your Lobby

Green Walls Can Enliven a Building’s Common Area

Well-Appointed Common Spaces

A Place for Community

Design Committees

Building Consensus, Beautifying Buildings

A New Look for Your Lobby

Redecorating Your Common Areas

No articles Organizations

Insurance

Attracting Talent

How to Find the Right People to Serve on the Board

Insurance Law

Some Important Cases to Know

Indemnity Clauses and Liability

Protection Runs in More Than One Direction

Putting a Premium on Your Insurance Coverage

A Guide to Understanding Condominium Property Claims

So You Want to be a Board Member?

Now What?

Events

Wed, Jan 23 – Sun, Jan 27

CAI: Community Association Law Seminar

Wed, Jan 23 – Sun, Jan 27 add to calendar 23-01-2019 00:00 27-01-2019 00:00 America/Los_Angeles CAI: Community Association Law Seminar CAI's Community Association Law Seminar is brought to you by the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). The program is developed each year as part of CCAL's commitment to advancing the knowledge and practice of community association law. The Law Seminar provides a unique learning opportunity to discuss emerging trends and legislative issues important to the practice of community association law—as well as excellent opportunities for professional networking. For information, www.caionline.org. New Orleans, LA, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: Community Association Law Seminar

CAI's Community Association Law Seminar is brought to you by the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). The program is developed each year as part of CCAL's commitment to advancing the knowledge and practice of community association law. The Law Seminar provides a unique learning opportunity to discuss emerging trends and legislative issues important to the practice of community association law—as well as excellent opportunities for professional networking. For information, www.caionline.org.

New Orleans, LA, USA map

Wed, Jan 23, 10:30am – 12:00pm

CAI Nevada Reno Quarterly Breakfast "White Collar Crime in the HOA: Preventing Fraud & Embezzlement"

Wed, Jan 23, 10:30am – 12:00pm add to calendar 23-01-2019 10:30 23-01-2019 12:00 America/Los_Angeles CAI Nevada Reno Quarterly Breakfast "White Collar Crime in the HOA: Preventing Fraud & Embezzlement" 1-hour general credit CE.0350000-CAM. For information, visit www.cai-nevada.org. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Nevada Reno Quarterly Breakfast "White Collar Crime in the HOA: Preventing Fraud & Embezzlement"

1-hour general credit CE.0350000-CAM. For information, visit www.cai-nevada.org.

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502, USA map

Wed, Jan 23, 5:00pm – 6:00pm

CAI Webinar: Keeping Meetings on Track: 7 Simple Strategies for Community Managers

Wed, Jan 23, 5:00pm – 6:00pm add to calendar 23-01-2019 17:00 23-01-2019 18:00 America/Los_Angeles CAI Webinar: Keeping Meetings on Track: 7 Simple Strategies for Community Managers Community association board meetings, committee meetings, and even annual general membership meetings can be successful by taking simple steps to eliminate chaos and confusion. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to keep everyone happy—including the community association member who seems to complain about everything—with seven easy strategies that eliminate tiresome misunderstandings that plague productivity. Register today for a crash course on how to avoid major mistakes that often cause meetings to go off the rails and into disorder. Members: USD $69.00 , Non-Members:USD $99.00. For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Keeping Meetings on Track: 7 Simple Strategies for Community Managers

Community association board meetings, committee meetings, and even annual general membership meetings can be successful by taking simple steps to eliminate chaos and confusion. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to keep everyone happy—including the community association member who seems to complain about everything—with seven easy strategies that eliminate tiresome misunderstandings that plague productivity. Register today for a crash course on how to avoid major mistakes that often cause meetings to go off the rails and into disorder. Members: USD $69.00 , Non-Members:USD $99.00. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Tue, Jan 29, 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Lewd Acts, Controlled Substances, and Rock & Roll Lifestyles in CIC’s

Tue, Jan 29, 12:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 29-01-2019 12:00 29-01-2019 15:00 America/Los_Angeles Lewd Acts, Controlled Substances, and Rock & Roll Lifestyles in CIC’s Designation: CE.0332000-CAM. Provider: The Clarkson Law Group, P.C. CAI Nevada admin@cai-nevada.org 702-648-8408. Solera at Anthem Community Center, 2401 Somersworth Dr, Henderson, NV 89044, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Lewd Acts, Controlled Substances, and Rock & Roll Lifestyles in CIC’s

Designation: CE.0332000-CAM. Provider: The Clarkson Law Group, P.C. CAI Nevada admin@cai-nevada.org 702-648-8408.

Solera at Anthem Community Center, 2401 Somersworth Dr, Henderson, NV 89044, USA map

Tue, Feb 5, 4:00pm – 7:00pm

ABCs of Fair Housing for Real Estate and Property Management Professionals

Tue, Feb 5, 4:00pm – 7:00pm add to calendar 05-02-2019 16:00 05-02-2019 19:00 America/Los_Angeles ABCs of Fair Housing for Real Estate and Property Management Professionals Designation: CE.0060001-CAM LAW CREDIT. Provider: Silver State Fair Housing Council 775-324-0990 or 1-888-585-8634 toll-free / Relay Nevada 711. Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors, 5650 Riggins Ct # 200, Reno, NV 89502, USA MM/DD/YYYY

ABCs of Fair Housing for Real Estate and Property Management Professionals

Designation: CE.0060001-CAM LAW CREDIT. Provider: Silver State Fair Housing Council 775-324-0990 or 1-888-585-8634 toll-free / Relay Nevada 711.

Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors, 5650 Riggins Ct # 200, Reno, NV 89502, USA map

Tue, Feb 19, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

State of Nevada Laws Other than 116 that Affect the CIC

Tue, Feb 19, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 19-02-2019 20:00 19-02-2019 23:00 America/Los_Angeles State of Nevada Laws Other than 116 that Affect the CIC Designation: CE.0085001-CAM LAW CREDIT. Provider: Community Association Solutions , Sara Barry, seblv@aol.com – 702-249-0944. Key Realty School, 3320 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121, USA MM/DD/YYYY

State of Nevada Laws Other than 116 that Affect the CIC

Designation: CE.0085001-CAM LAW CREDIT. Provider: Community Association Solutions , Sara Barry, seblv@aol.com – 702-249-0944.

Key Realty School, 3320 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121, USA map

Wed, Feb 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations

Wed, Feb 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 20-02-2019 14:00 20-02-2019 15:00 America/Los_Angeles CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations The safety and security of community association residents and their guests is a common issue for residential communities, but new concerns like increased drug use and abuse, potential active shooter situations, and police and security violence require a new level of education and preparedness. In this webinar, you’ll learn about emerging and essential issues facing community associations and community association managers when it comes to safety and security. Register today to get tools and strategies to limit and mitigate risk within your community, including how to use technology, training, and policies to improve overall resident satisfaction. For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations

The safety and security of community association residents and their guests is a common issue for residential communities, but new concerns like increased drug use and abuse, potential active shooter situations, and police and security violence require a new level of education and preparedness. In this webinar, you’ll learn about emerging and essential issues facing community associations and community association managers when it comes to safety and security. Register today to get tools and strategies to limit and mitigate risk within your community, including how to use technology, training, and policies to improve overall resident satisfaction. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Sat, Feb 23, 11:00am – 7:00pm

CAI-Nevada: Homeowner Seminar: "Board Leadership Development Workshop"

Sat, Feb 23, 11:00am – 7:00pm add to calendar 23-02-2019 11:00 23-02-2019 19:00 America/Los_Angeles CAI-Nevada: Homeowner Seminar: "Board Leadership Development Workshop" Whether you are a seasoned board member or newly elected to your association's board of directors, this course will teach you the essentials of community association volunteer leadership responsibilities. The topics covered will include an overview of community association, roles & responsibilities. Registration fee includes a Board Member Tool Kit and boxed lunch. Class Fee: $35 for CAI Members, $55 for Non-members. For information, visit www.cai-nevada.org. Peppermill Hotel & Casino, 2707 S Virginia Avenue, Reno, NV MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Nevada: Homeowner Seminar: "Board Leadership Development Workshop"

Whether you are a seasoned board member or newly elected to your association's board of directors, this course will teach you the essentials of community association volunteer leadership responsibilities. The topics covered will include an overview of community association, roles & responsibilities. Registration fee includes a Board Member Tool Kit and boxed lunch. Class Fee: $35 for CAI Members, $55 for Non-members. For information, visit www.cai-nevada.org.

Peppermill Hotel & Casino, 2707 S Virginia Avenue, Reno, NV map

Thu, Feb 28, 12:00pm – 3:00pm

“Litigation: Working Effectively With the Attorney When Your HOA Is Named in a Lawsuit”

Thu, Feb 28, 12:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 28-02-2019 12:00 28-02-2019 15:00 America/Los_Angeles “Litigation: Working Effectively With the Attorney When Your HOA Is Named in a Lawsuit” CE# Designation: CE.0182800-CAM. Provider: Leach Johnson Song & Gruchow Lara Garrell - larakgarrell@outlook.com or Sara Barry seblv@aol.com. NACM, Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors, 5650 Riggins Court, #200, Reno, NV MM/DD/YYYY

“Litigation: Working Effectively With the Attorney When Your HOA Is Named in a Lawsuit”

CE# Designation: CE.0182800-CAM. Provider: Leach Johnson Song & Gruchow Lara Garrell - larakgarrell@outlook.com or Sara Barry seblv@aol.com.

NACM, Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors, 5650 Riggins Court, #200, Reno, NV map

Wed, Mar 6, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

“Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation in the CIC”

Wed, Mar 6, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 06-03-2019 20:00 06-03-2019 23:00 America/Los_Angeles “Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation in the CIC” CE#Designation: CE.0189000-CAM. Provider: Leach Kern Gruchow Anderson Song Sara Barry – 702 249-0944, seblv@aol.com. Key Realty School, 3320 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121, USA MM/DD/YYYY

“Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation in the CIC”

CE#Designation: CE.0189000-CAM. Provider: Leach Kern Gruchow Anderson Song Sara Barry – 702 249-0944, seblv@aol.com.

Key Realty School, 3320 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121, USA map

Tue, Mar 26, 1:00pm – 6:30pm

The Cooperator Expo Las Vegas

Tue, Mar 26, 1:00pm – 6:30pm add to calendar 26-03-2019 13:00 26-03-2019 18:30 America/Los_Angeles The Cooperator Expo Las Vegas A must attend for all community association board members, managers and decision makers. Learn about the latest building services from more than 200 exhibitors, Attend educational seminars, network with your peers and get free advice from industry experts. For information, visit www.lvcondoexpo.com. Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103, USA MM/DD/YYYY

The Cooperator Expo Las Vegas

A must attend for all community association board members, managers and decision makers. Learn about the latest building services from more than 200 exhibitors, Attend educational seminars, network with your peers and get free advice from industry experts. For information, visit www.lvcondoexpo.com.

Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103, USA map

Fri, Mar 29, 8:00pm – 1:00am

CAI Nevada: 2018 CAI Awards Gala

Fri, Mar 29, 8:00pm – 1:00am add to calendar 29-03-2019 20:00 30-03-2019 01:00 America/Los_Angeles CAI Nevada: 2018 CAI Awards Gala Save the date! For more information, visit www.cai-nevada.org. The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Nevada: 2018 CAI Awards Gala

Save the date! For more information, visit www.cai-nevada.org.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA map

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News

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1/14/2019 Trump Sold $35 Million Of Real Estate In 2018 - Forbes

Donald Trump sold an estimated $35 million worth of real estate while serving in the White House last year, according to a Forbes analysis of local property records and federal filings.
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1/8/2019 Las Vegas housing prices remain level in December - Las Vegas Sun

Stable home prices and fewer homes changing hands in the Las Vegas Valley caused housing values to plateau last month, according to the valley’s leading real estate association.
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1/4/2019 Las Vegas Valley communities in top 25 for US builders’ sales - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Despite signs of a pullback in Las Vegas’ housing market, four local communities were in the top 25 nationally for builders’ sales last year.
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1/3/2019 Living Large: Nevada’s Luxury Home Market - Nevada Business

In late 2018, a condo in the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas sold for a record-setting $1,633 per square foot. Despite this being an impressive luxury home record sale, it could be eclipsed if a home listed at Crystal Pointe, Lake Tahoe, sells – that listing is for $75 million.
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1/2/2019 Vacation is nightmare for Airbnb rental group - KOLO

It was an experience a group of women vacationing in Stateline was not expecting to go through; an Airbnb nightmare.
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1/2/2019 Las Vegas’ top 10 real estate deals of 2018 - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas’ real estate market draws no shortage of wheelers and dealers.
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12/20/2018 A look at the 5 most expensive Las Vegas condo sales of 2018 - Las Vegas Review-Journal

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12/18/2018 In $1.06 million deal, Western Nevada Management buys Reno headquarters - North Nevada Business View

Western Nevada Management, Inc., which provides property management services for residential, HOA, multi-family and commercial investments, recently purchased a new location for its company headquarters at 255 West Peckham Lane.
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12/11/2018 Reno man arrested on first degree arson charges after fire breaks out inside his condo - Reno Gazette Journal

A man was arrested Tuesday on first degree arson charges after a fire broke out in his northwest Reno condo.
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12/7/2018 Residents poke fun at Somersett Owners Association for demanding Christmas decor come down - Reno Gazette Journal

Dan Rowan suspects Elf on the Shelf may be to blame for the holiday decorations that violate his homeowner’s association rules.
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12/4/2018 Would You Ante Up $15M for the Founder's Penthouse at The Palms in Las Vegas? - Realtor.com

This penthouse is one of the most famous party pads in town, and it's available for a buyer who doesn't mind rolling the dice.
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12/3/2018 Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS Honors Members - Nevada Magazine

The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS (RSAR) recently announced its 2018 annual award winners at the Association’s dinner.
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12/3/2018 Big Las Vegas real estate deals have materialized in December - Las Vegas Review-Journal

The holidays are normally a time to slow down. But in recent years, real estate investors have squeezed in big, last-minute transactions in Las Vegas before the calendar flips to Jan. 1.
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11/30/2018 Tensions Rise at Highland Ranch HOA Meeting - KTVN

The scene at a Highland Ranch Homeowners Association meeting in Sun Valley earlier this month was packed full of emotion. The topic that got everyone so passionate? An increase in HOA dues that needed 75 percent of the 1626 units to vote against in order to defeat.
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A condo east of the Strip is boarded up and, months after the owner died, still has furniture, clothes, oxygen tanks, a grimy stovetop and dishes in the sink.
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11/28/2018 Southern Nevada home prices up more than twice national rate - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas home prices keep rising fastest among major cities, a new report shows, and buyers are pulling back.
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11/16/2018 Reno median price jumps to $402K in October; $352K for Sparks - North Nevada Business News

On Nov, 9, the Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors released its October 2018 report on existing home sales in Washoe County, reporting an increase in median home prices across the Reno market to more than $402,000.
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11/16/2018 Homeowner reports rat infestation in her west Las Vegas home - KTNV.com

A valley woman is dealing with a giant rat problem and she claims her emails to First Service Residential (HOA) have gone unanswered for too long.
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11/9/2018 Woman suspected of setting fire to Las Vegas condo - Las Vegas Review-Journal

A woman who Las Vegas police found covered in soot early Friday is suspected of setting fire to her northwest valley condo.
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