With multifamily buildings, who is in charge of the property and how well those people are trained are critically important factors in the successful operation of the community. Board members are a part of this management class, which i…
Even in 2013, with the economy slowly recuperating and markets improving, the words “housing crisis” still have the power to send shivers down the spines of homeowners still feeling the effects of the 2008 market collapse. That collapse …
Accountants are a norm for most people around tax time. And then, post-tax season, we rarely think about them. But for associations, this shouldn’t be the case. It’s crucial that large associations hire an accountant to help with multip…
The signs “Post No Bills,” “Active Driveway” and “Alternate Side Parking” are all fairly common and relatively self-explanatory in urban settings. Other equally common signs we see in suburban communities throughout the U.S. related to p…
Time was, if you said that an association was 'going to the dogs,' it was a bad thing. These days however, that's not always the case. According to the American Pet Products Association, 39 percent of all U.S. households own at least one …
It’s the same dilemma that single-family households across the U.S. are facing: What bills need to be paid immediately and what bills can wait? And should we stretch ourselves thin, taking more out of our bank accounts to pay for privat…
There certainly is no shortage of association management companies. And since there are hundreds of management companies vying for your attention and your business regardless of the size of your condo association or HOA, it can be tough …
Everyone wants to feel secure and have peace of mind when they lock their doors each night, but in a multifamily community, you can’t always control who enters your building. Management may have service people come in, other residents c…
How can you tell whether an on-site association manager is doing a good job? And what is a 'good job' anyway? Whether a manager is well-liked and whether he or she manages well may not be the same thing. How do you distinguish one from …
With busy lives and what seems like an ever-dwindling number of hours in the day, why would a community association choose to take on the extra work of self-managing their property? Convenience and saving money are just a couple of compel…