Associations, draw up a disaster plan
Disasters are rare enough that most people never encounter one. But sometimes they do. In community associations, the impact of disasters like fire, flood and hail is intensified because residents...
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Breaking down who does what in community associations
In the best of times, boards, managers and owners work together to create stable, harmonious community associations. Each group has specific tasks defined by contract or governing document. Curious about...
Suburban location, urban conveniences at Elmhurst 255
In 2014, Family Circle magazine named west suburban Elmhurst one of its 10 Best Towns for Families. The recognition is based in part on quality schools, affordable housing, green space...
How technology can save community associations time and effort
When a community association manager needed to know how badly the property's gutters were clogged, Nik Clark had a solution. He launched an unmanned aircraft system, otherwise known as a...
In a community association, who’s actually in charge?
It takes a village to run a community association. This village typically is composed of an elected board and its officers, unit owners, perhaps a few committees and a hired...
Sienna isn’t sky-high, but the Streeterville midrise doesn’t skimp on luxury
Call to mind residential communities downtown and on the Near North Side and you'll likely imagine towering high-rises tucked between Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. But Sienna is a new...
Need a loan? Show lenders your association is a worthy investment
As spring weather approaches, big-ticket construction and repairs are coming up at many community associations. So is taking out a loan to pay for them. If associations qualify, that is....
Condo boards, look ahead to landscaping needs
While trees and plants may be dormant in winter, landscaping concerns never sleep. For community associations with trees and turf, the yearly landscaping contract starts around April 1, but outdoor...
7 ways condo boards can increase property values
The decisions and priorities of community association boards govern the daily lives of their residents. But those actions also have a huge impact on selling prices. We asked several city...
Next Apartments gets creative with amenities — say hello to the ‘house dog’
Step through the revolving front door at Next Apartments, and you'll likely be greeted by the official "house dog," Daisy. She's a sweet-natured Newfoundland, and her job is to welcome...