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2025 October Maintaining Your Elevators Regular Care Can Help Avoid Huge Replacement Costs
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2025 September Board Elections Matter Tips for Running Yours Efficiently
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2025 October Adequate Community Insurance Coverage How Much is Enough?
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2025 October 10 Steps to Reduce Energy Waste Efficiency Starts at Home
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2025 October Handling ‘Bad’ Board Members Talk, Then Act
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New England’s Condos, HOAs & Co-ops

A Look at Their History, Governance & Management

Humans have been grouping ourselves into communities for almost as long as we’ve been walking upright, from loosely orga…
Management
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2025 October

Handling ‘Bad’ Board Members

Talk, Then Act

Every Vote Counts. Notebook, Pen, and Question Mark Cards on Blue Table.
2025 September

Board Elections Matter

Tips for Running Yours Efficiently

When Conflict Arises
2025 June

When Conflict Arises

Communicate, Mediate, Compromise

Self-Managed Communities vs. Local Laws & Regulations
2025 May

Self-Managed Communities vs. Local Laws & Regulations

Managing the Maze

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Budgeting in Inflationary Times

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2024 July

Financial Literacy for Board Members

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2024 July

Everybody Hates Assessments

Handling the Unpleasant Inevitable

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As Costs Rise, So Do Carrying Charges

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



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The New England Condo Expo is Back - October 30 at the Hynes Center

The New England Condo Expo is Back - October 30 at the Hynes Center

Why You Should Be There

Managing a residential building or association of any type is no small feat. Whether you're a trustee entrusted with fid…
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2025 October

Effective Committees

Maximizing Use of Community Volunteers

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2025 August

Pet-Friendly Policies

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2025 July

Just a Minute

Maintaining Your Board’s Records

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2025 June

Exterior Safety Inspections

Why They Matter for Your Building

Handling Harassment in Multifamily Housing

Handling Harassment in Multifamily Housing

When Trash Talk Turns to Transgression

Whether you live in a super-luxe Park Avenue co-op in New York City, a beach-front condo in Florida, a sprawling HOA in …
Coronavirus & COVID-19

Coronavirus & COVID-19

What Should Condos & HOAs Do?

Who You Gonna Call?
2014 January

Who You Gonna Call?

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

Managing Amenities
2014 January

Managing Amenities

Coping With Changing Trends

Changing Managers or Firms?
2014 January

Changing Managers or Firms?

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Tips for Getting Residents Involved, Engaged, & Informed

A few years ago, I was on the phone with a homeowner. He was irate with how his community’s money was being spent. He wa…
Coronavirus & COVID-19

Coronavirus & COVID-19

What Should Condos & HOAs Do?

Condominium  Owner Evictions
2020 February

Condominium Owner Evictions

Handling a Tough Legal Situation

Keeping Track of Paperwork
2014 February

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing Association Records

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts
2014 February

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful



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Maintaining Your Elevators

Regular Care Can Help Avoid Huge Replacement Costs

The elevator is one of those inventions—along with running hot and cold water and indoor plumbing—that have been around …
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2025 October

Managing Boiler Maintenance

Is Your Heating System Ready for Winter?

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2025 March

Exterior Repair & Maintenance in Historic Buildings

Good Old Things

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2025 March

Façade Cleaning

Getting the Grime Gone

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2024 November

Managing Maintenance Staff

Taking Care of Your Key Personnel

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Exterior Repair & Maintenance in Historic Buildings

Good Old Things

The unique charm of historic properties—both inside and out—is a key draw for many condo and co-op buyers. Exterior orna…
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2025 March

Façade Cleaning

Getting the Grime Gone

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2024 November

Exterior Safety Inspections

Why They Matter for Your Building

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2024 April

Roof Replacement 101

A Project Too Vital to Put Off

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2024 March

Façade Maintenance Laws

Repair Requirements Vary Across Markets

Plumbing the Depths

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains, and Your Building’s Water Supply

Though mostly unseen, a building’s plumbing and piping network is one of its most important systems—as anyone who has e…
The Heat is On
2014 November

The Heat is On

Taking the Steam out of Boiler Problems

Your Building’s Anatomy
2014 November

Your Building’s Anatomy

Systems that Keep Your Condo Building Running

Do It Yourself
2013 November

Do It Yourself

Can You Save Money with In-House Labor – And Is It Worth It?

Now is The Time
2013 November

Now is The Time

Check Today’s Financing Options for Projects



Insurance
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Adequate Community Insurance Coverage

How Much is Enough?

Assessing Your Community Insurance Policies

How Much Coverage is Enough?

Don’t Lose Your Insurance Coverage

The Key is Maintenance & Risk Reduction

The Insurance Landscape

Navigating a Historically Hard Market

Rising Insurance Premiums

High Costs Force Tough Decisions for Boards

Design
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Common Area Design

Balancing Form & Function

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

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

News

11/5/2025  Newport waterfront condo sells for $3.4 million, second-highest in Rhode Island this year - What's Up NewP
11/5/2025  Newport waterfront condo sells for $3.4 million, second-highest in Rhode Island this year - What's Up NewP
A waterfront condominium on Goat Island has sold for $3.42 million, marking the second-highest condo sale in Rhode Island so far this year. The three-bedroom residence at 5 Defenders Row, known as “Reliance,” sold Sunday, according to Lila Delman Compass. Alyce Wright, a sales associate in the company’s Newport office, represented the seller.
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11/3/2025  A Four Seasons Condo Perched High Above Boston - Mansion Global
11/3/2025  A Four Seasons Condo Perched High Above Boston - Mansion Global
This sprawling unit at the Boston Four Seasons Residences lies right in the center of the city, which happens to be one of only 10 in the world that can support two Four Seasons locations. Its owner, Jim Richardson, is a world-renowned sailor and a three-time Rolex Farr 40 Yachting Champion. The second bedroom in the unit, which also functions as a living space/study, currently houses Jim's impressive array of awards and trophies.
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10/27/2025  Condo on Goat Island in Newport sells for $7M - Providence Business News
10/27/2025  Condo on Goat Island in Newport sells for $7M - Providence Business News
A 3,000-square-foot condo overlooking the water on Goat Island recently sold for $7.03 million, making this the highest-ever condo sale recorded in the city, according to Hogan Associates Christie’s International Real Estate, which represented the seller.
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10/24/2025  Evacuated Cambridge Riverview Condominium building will finally be demolished starting in December - WCVB
10/24/2025  Evacuated Cambridge Riverview Condominium building will finally be demolished starting in December - WCVB
Nearly a year after residents of a Cambridge condominium overlooking the Charles River were evacuated from their homes, work to demolish the unsafe structure is nearly ready to begin. Plans presented this week show that pre-demolition surveys will begin next week, followed by contractor preparations starting during the week of Nov. 3. Equipment is expected to arrive starting in mid-November, with the actual demolition scheduled to begin on Dec. 1.
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10/17/2025  A Luxury Condo in Boston Now Costs Over $1 Million More Than it Did Last Year - Mansion Global
10/17/2025  A Luxury Condo in Boston Now Costs Over $1 Million More Than it Did Last Year - Mansion Global
Tight housing supply in Boston despite a spate of new luxury development has driven home prices through the roof, data released Thursday shows. The median condo price hit $4.25 million in the third quarter of 2019, a surge of 55% compared to a year ago, according to market data prepared by real estate agency Douglas Elliman and New York-based appraisal firm Miller Samuel. Put another way, the median condo buyer paid $1.51 million more this past summer than they did in 2018.
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10/14/2025  Winthrop Condo Conversion Points to Bigger Boston-Area Trend - Banker & Tradesman
10/14/2025  Winthrop Condo Conversion Points to Bigger Boston-Area Trend - Banker & Tradesman
Interest rates have risen significantly in the five years since The Procopio Companies broke ground on The Somerset, a 29-unit apartment complex in downtown Winthrop. The changing capital markets conditions have depressed investment sales pricing for investors interested in acquiring the property as rentals. The Middleton-based developer opted for a condominium conversion for The Somerset, betting that the relative scarcity of new construction for-sale units in Winthrop will make The Somerset a desirable address and receive strong demand.
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10/8/2025  Massachusetts Law Boosts Tenant Protections as Boston Sees Condo Conversion Surge - Rock929Rocks
10/8/2025  Massachusetts Law Boosts Tenant Protections as Boston Sees Condo Conversion Surge - Rock929Rocks
Interest rates have surged over the past five years, significantly impacting real estate investment sales. The rise in interest rates has prompted developers like The Procopio Companies to pursue condo conversions of properties such as The Somerset in downtown Winthrop as an alternative to rental sales.
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10/6/2025  Connecticut condos making comeback as builders bet on buyers - CT Insider
10/6/2025  Connecticut condos making comeback as builders bet on buyers - CT Insider
It was a risky foray for Matt Gilchrist more than a dozen years ago, when he decided to leave his job with a national home builder and go into housing development on his own Connecticut. At the time, condominiums made a lot more sense to him than apartments, allowing him to sell units as they were completed and put that cash to use with fresh construction.
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9/30/2025  Are condos finally becoming more available — and less expensive — in Mass.? - Boston.com
9/30/2025  Are condos finally becoming more available — and less expensive — in Mass.? - Boston.com
After years of soaring prices and scarce options, Massachusetts condo buyers are finally seeing some relief with more inventory and slightly lower costs — but experts warn the state’s housing shortage remains far from solved.
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9/25/2025  Financial coaching opens doors to home ownership for Boston zoo worker - NBC Boston
9/25/2025  Financial coaching opens doors to home ownership for Boston zoo worker - NBC Boston
With the median price of a single-family home in Boston soaring past $1 million this summer, the dream of homeownership feels increasingly out of reach for many longtime residents.
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9/22/2025  Manchester OKs 148-unit condo complex on Oakland Street after contentious hearing - CT Post
9/22/2025  Manchester OKs 148-unit condo complex on Oakland Street after contentious hearing - CT Post
Town officials approved plans for a 148-unit condo complex with up to 412 bedrooms on Oakland Street after a public hearing that lasted more than three hours.
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9/15/2025  This Back Bay Condo Is a Masterclass in Feminine Glam - Boston Magazine
9/15/2025  This Back Bay Condo Is a Masterclass in Feminine Glam - Boston Magazine
When a high-powered professional bought a home in the Back Bay, she had a clear vision when she hired Jill Litner Kaplan to design the interior.
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9/11/2025  $75M condo project, Ernst & Young relocation highlight West Hartford’s appeal - Hartford Business Journal
9/11/2025  $75M condo project, Ernst & Young relocation highlight West Hartford’s appeal - Hartford Business Journal
Construction activity in West Hartford Center reflects the area’s strong investment appeal, and an office space shortage, contrasting with national vacancy trends.
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9/9/2025  Two-unit combined Comm Ave condo led week's highest-price luxury home sales - Boston Business Journal
9/9/2025  Two-unit combined Comm Ave condo led week's highest-price luxury home sales - Boston Business Journal
A combined pair of upper-floor condominiums in a building that overlooks the Boston Public Garden and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall has sold for $11 million — the highest luxury-home sale in Massachusetts recorded this past week.
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9/4/2025  Median condo price tops $1M in these seven Mass. towns - Boston Business Journal
9/4/2025  Median condo price tops $1M in these seven Mass. towns - Boston Business Journal
Condos can often be a more affordable way to become a homeowner than a single-family home. But Boston-area prices have risen so high, even condos in many neighborhoods are too expensive for many.
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9/2/2025  Cambridge condo at center of Trump's push to remove Fed Gov. Lisa Cook - NBC
9/2/2025  Cambridge condo at center of Trump's push to remove Fed Gov. Lisa Cook - NBC
A quiet street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is folding into a high-profile political fight. President Donald Trump is attempting to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position, citing allegations from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte that she listed two properties as her primary residence on mortgage documents.
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8/29/2025  Six-story condo building with a ground-floor Dunkin’ approved for Brighton - Boston Agent Magazine
8/29/2025  Six-story condo building with a ground-floor Dunkin’ approved for Brighton - Boston Agent Magazine
A newly-approved housing project in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood will add nearly 20 condos and feature a Dunkin’ restaurant. Plans designate the condos as home-ownership opportunities that will be listed for sale, not rent.
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8/26/2025  At summer’s close, prices cool, homes linger on market in Greater Boston - Boston Agent Magazine
8/26/2025  At summer’s close, prices cool, homes linger on market in Greater Boston - Boston Agent Magazine
Median single-family home prices dipped below $1 million again in July after June’s surge. Meanwhile, sales for both condos and single-family homes rose on a yearly basis, according to new data from the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS®.
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8/22/2025  Home of the Week: An updated, no-fee Boston condo with parking - Boston.com
8/22/2025  Home of the Week: An updated, no-fee Boston condo with parking - Boston.com
From the front steps of this home, it’s about a five-minute walk to Lower Mills and its supermarket, restaurants, and the justly famous and tasty landmark, the Ice Creamsmith.
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8/20/2025  The two interior design decisions that doomed swanky new Boston St Regis condos and forced developer to hand keys to bank - Daily Mail
8/20/2025  The two interior design decisions that doomed swanky new Boston St Regis condos and forced developer to hand keys to bank - Daily Mail
A series of odd design choices has doomed a luxury condominium building on the waterfront in Boston, with the developer now forced to throw in the towel.
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