Pamela Dittmer Mckuen

If you own a condominium, or plan to, read closely. You might not own exactly what you think. When his association levied a special assessment, a reader of this column...

Serving on the board of a community association is a demanding and often thankless job. It's a volunteer position that requires countless hours and countless decisions on matters of all...

A new luxury apartment tower on Chicago's Near North Side has struck gold. It's called Aurelien, which means "golden" in French, a name that nods to the nearby Gold Coast....

Community associations have good reasons to maintain healthy bank balances: It allows them to keep up with maintenance and curb appeal. They don't annoy owners by repeatedly tapping them for...

The days are shorter, and the nights are cooler. It's the time of year when community association boards and finance committees start working on next year's budget. Your dollars will...

As summer fades, swimming pools close and school buses appear. It's time for community association boards and finance committees to hammer out next year's budget. Before you lock in numbers,...

Home decorators often recommend painting the front door a stimulating color like red or turquoise. If you live in a condominium or town home, check with your homeowners association first....

Many condominium associations have found their pet bans have no teeth. That's because an increasing number of residents are requesting permission to keep assistance animals due to physical or mental...