Nov 23, 2015 | Budget, Communication, Community, Community Manager, Law, Payments, Property Managers, Renters, Residents
Question: My condominium association has no reserve funds for our roof. Every year at the annual meeting, the board asks the owners to waive the reserve funding and every year the owners vote to waive the reserves. Now we need a new roof for the building and the board...
Jul 8, 2015 | Budget, Communication
The image of Cuba Gooding, Jr. as Rod Tidwell screaming at Tom Cruise as the titular character in the 1996 movie “Jerry McGuire” is a powerful cinematic moment that launched the catchphrase, “Show Me The Money”! All these later, I barely remember the movie but the...
Jun 2, 2015 | Budget, Community, Community Manager, Connect, Property Managers, Residents
If you’re looking for ways to market on a tight budget, here are some simple ways to stretch your marketing dollar. Whether it’s for resident retention, or to create more prospects for your community, we’ve got you covered! Use Four-Legged Friends to your Advantage...
Apr 8, 2015 | Budget, Community
Over the past few years, I have been advocating that community associations add a new line item to their budgets – Delinquency. Did you heed my advice? Did you help protect your community from facing new financial consequences by preparing for the inevitable...
Apr 2, 2015 | Board of Directors, Budget, Community, Community Manager
Maintain – Protect – Enhance. This is the prime directive for Boards of Directors of Homeowner Associations across the country. By maintaining, protecting, and enhancing the assets of the association, the Board ensures that property values are maximized and owners’...
