Management
Management

Holding Elections
Democracy at the Micro Level
In many ways co-op, condo, and HOA living represents the most basic form of representative democracy. Like the ancient A…
Finance
Finance

As Costs Rise, So Do Carrying Charges
Monthly Fees for Co-ops & Condos Up All Over the U.S.
The Community Associations Institute (CAI) estimates that 74 million Americans live in communities managed by homeowners…

Participation by Proxy
Handling Proxy Voting in Your Building or HOA
If you live in a condominium, cooperative or HOA, guess what? You’re part of a participatory mini-democracy run by an el…

Exterior Cleaning
Cleanliness & Curb Appeal
Home is where the heart is, sure – but it’s also where most of where any given owner or shareholder’s money is. For most…
Insurance
