While a board - or their constituent homeowners - may feel their community needs to employ all the latest gadgets and technology to secure their property and safety, the fact is, it's a rare community that truly needs biometric retinal scan…
Getting buy-in from residents on expensive equipment installation or upgrades can be tough - especially if one's existing equipment seems to be getting the job done. But 'functional' isn't the same as 'optimal' - and making some changes to …
If you're on the board of a small, tight-knit building were everyone knows their neighbors, it may be tempting to make decisions on the fly, or conduct building business in a more informal, handshake-based way than a board in a larger, more…
Changing management companies can be a complex process -- but it doesn't have to be an ordeal. By making sure that your community's important documents and information are transferred from the outgoing firm to the incoming one in a timely, …
Whether you're a board member in a New York City high-rise or a sprawling HOA in suburban Chicagoland or New Jersey, there are organizations out there that can help you and your fellow community administrators be more effective, efficient, …
There's no getting around some expenses -- utilities, scheduled maintenance, and taxes all have to be paid; but there are some areas where a savvy, informed board can keep costs in check without sacrificing quality of service. Here, a pair …
Condos and co-op communities have an array of choices when it comes to how and from where they get the energy that keeps their lights on and climate comfortable. In this clip, an energy market pro gives boards and managers some useful tips …
No matter how robust your operating and reserve funds may be, no community wants to pay more than they have to for utilities. With electric, gas and water rates going up, condo and HOA communities need all the help they can get to contain u…
Even the most tight-knit community faces challenges. Whether that takes the form of board overreach, management issues, or a personality clash between neighbors, knowing how to mediate and resolve conflict can mean the difference between re…
This seminar helps managers and board members alike better understand how, when and why property taxes should be appealed. Presenters cover the appeal process itself, how percentage of ownership influences property taxes, the fiduciary duty…