Tips on handling the thankless job of a board member
Sitting on the board at your community association can be a pleasure or a pain. Or both. The experience is rewarding when the property looks great and runs well, and...
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Ounce of prevention, coat of paint can save money
Summer closes and budget season opens. Now is the time when community association boards and finance committees start figuring out how much money they spent this year, which projects they'll...
DNA test sniffs out bad dog owners
The biggest irritation in many community associations isn't the loud parties or assessment increases. It's the dog poop. Or rather, it's the owners who don't clean it up. The problem...
Want insight into association life? Read on
Many association boards take a summer break from late-night meetings, overstretched budgets and heated debates. For those who like to stay close to the action, here is a list of...
Summer tips to heat up your condo sale
Too many condominiums for sale. Prospective buyers are on vacation. Mortgage money is hard to get. Don't let those pesky realities prevent you from trying to sell your unit this...
Enlisting volunteers vital to running association
Peer into the workings of any successful community association and you're bound to note an active volunteer force. Too often, however, willing hands are the exception. No one wants to...
Concrete’s use gains a solid footing
The walls are rough, gray concrete marred by occasional cracks and craters. The floors also are concrete and stained an uneven earthy hue. But the space is not a work...
Concrete’s use gains a solid footing
The walls are rough, gray concrete marred by occasional cracks and craters. The floors also are concrete and stained an uneven earthy hue. But the space is not a work...
FHA certification: What it means for associations
Condominium associations can take steps to be certified as worthy investments by the Federal Housing Administration. Whether they should or not is another matter. As with most other decisions, there...
Practical and legal guidance on association issues
Countless legal issues arise during the daily workings of a community association, but professional expertise is expensive. At a recent conference sponsored by the Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners...