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Signs of Structural Damage Video
Signs of Structural Damage What Boards, Managers, & Building Staff Should Look Out For
Webinars/Seminars
2024 November Current Issue
Management
Party People Communication Talking Happiness Concept

Successful Social Programming

The Value of Building Relationships
Fostering a sense of community in multifamily buildings and HOAs is essential —not only for the health and happiness of …
Management
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2024 October

Managing Aging Residents

Adapting to Changing Needs
Repair work at neighbours. Irritated young man relaxing on couch cover ears with pillows annoyed by noisy neighbors suffer from headache wish silence. Thin walls at home flat without sound insulation
2024 July

Respecting Rules & Rights

Strategies for Dealing With ‘Problem’ Residents
Holding Orderly, Efficient Annual Meetings
2024 June

Holding Orderly, Efficient Annual Meetings

It’s Not as Hard as It Seems!
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2024 March

Holding Orderly, Efficient Annual Meetings

It’s Not as Hard as It Seems!
Finance
Financial literacy and investment. Handbook of knowledge in money management. Stock market. A young man or businessman reading a financial manual.

Financial Literacy for Board Members

Knowing More = Governing Better
When a condo or co-op resident runs for a seat on their board, the decision to do so generally comes from a desire to ‘s…
Finance
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2024 July

Everybody Hates Assessments

Handling the Unpleasant Inevitable
Arrow with dollar bills pointing up. Concept shot for currency exchange rate going up, inflation, economic boom

As Costs Rise, So Do Carrying Charges

Monthly Fees for Co-ops & Condos Up All Over the U.S.
Hands holding auction paddle with bid
2021 October

The Bidding Process

Finding the Best People at the Best Price
Arrow with dollar bills pointing up. Concept shot for currency exchange rate going up, inflation, economic boom

As Costs Rise, So Do Carrying Charges

Monthly Fees for Co-ops & Condos Up All Over the U.S.


On The Board
New rules alarm message on a wooden desk in a bright indoor environment

Amending Bylaws and House Rules

When & Why
A community’s governing documents, including its bylaws and house rules, are like a country’s constitution and laws. The…
Boards & Boundaries
2024 June

Boards & Boundaries

How ‘Available’ Should You Be?
Performance rating or customer feedback, credit score or satisfaction measurement, quality control or improvement concept, strong businesswoman pull the string to make rating gauge to be excellent.
2023 September

Evaluating Management

How to Improve & When to Cut Ties
Fountain pen pointing to the word 'insurance' on the page of a generic dictionary.
2023 August

Liability & Indemnity Coverage

Insurance & Collective Responsibility
Loud noisy neighbours disturbing unhappy couple in bed. Problems in neighbouring apartments at home vector illustration. Young annoyed man and woman cannot sleep, fighting or quarrel.
2023 February

Handling Sensitive Complaints in Co-ops & Condos

Sex, Smells, & Nuisances


Maintenance
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Managing Maintenance Staff

Taking Care of Your Key Personnel
Your property’s staff—in particular its maintenance staff—is the oil and muscle that keeps your building or HOA in shape…
Action of an engineer is writing down on the clipboard paper to verify the quality of new house that already finish (as blurred background). Home developer business and industrial photo.
2024 November

Exterior Safety Inspections

Why They Matter for Your Building
The Role of the Board President
2024 October

The Role of the Board President

Your Community’s Chief Administrator
Figure of house and warm clothes on heating radiator. Home heating expenses and savings concept.
2024 October

Essential Pre-Winter Maintenance for Buildings & HOAs

Battening Down the Hatches
heatwave, summer, copy space
2024 September

Climate Change vs. Multifamily HVAC Systems

Hotter Summers, Wetter Winters Demand Adaptation


Insurance
Businessmen balance himself on percentage signs. Central bank money policy for inflation or interest rate, balance between profit and loss, financial challenge or risk, economic recovery concept.

Rising Insurance Premiums

High Costs Force Tough Decisions for Boards

Adequate Community Insurance Coverage

How Much is Enough?

Insurance Premiums Skyrocket

90% of Multifamily Communities Report Paying More - What's to Blame?

Workers’ Compensation Coverage & Insurance Costs

The Difference Between Volunteers & Employees

Insurance in the Multifamily Setting

Knowing Who Covers What is Key
Design
Tiny sample paint cans during house renovation, process of choosing paint for the walls, different green and beige colors, color charts on background

Color Commentary

Choosing a Palette for Your Common Areas

Functional Design for Common Spaces

Every Building is Different

Functional Design for Common Spaces

Every Building is Different

Capital Design Projects

There’s Always Room for Improvement

Using Color to Create Mood and Make a Statement

Your Palette Makes a Difference
Organizations
32BJ SEIU President Issues Statement on Pandemic & Police Brutality

32BJ SEIU President Issues Statement on Pandemic & Police Brutality

"Our Members Find Themselves in Double Jeopardy"

Group Financing

Smart Planning, Smart Spending

The New England Nursery Association

Leading the Northeast's Growing Industry

Keeping it Cool

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Concentrating on Community Association Law

A Look at the College of Community Association Lawyers