New England Condominium, The Condo, HOA & Co-op Monthly

Real Estate Trends

2017 May Converting Houses of Worship Into Homes Holy Historic Real Estate

Aesthetic Rules in Co-ops, Condos & HOAs A Matter of Taste?

Q&A

2017 June Current Issue

Management

Back From the Brink

Financial Ruin — and Recovery

It happens infrequently, but when it does, it can be an enormous challenge: a co-op corporation or condo development has…

Management

Service-Based Amenities

2017 January

Service-Based Amenities

Adding Value, But at What Cost?

Outsourcing Services

2017 January

Outsourcing Services

Getting the Most for Your Community’s Dollar

A Look Forward

2017 January

A Look Forward

Pros Predict What May Move the Needle in Condos/Co-ops/HOAs in 2017

Snow Removal

2016 December

Snow Removal

No Business Like Snow Business

Finance

Co-op and Condo Financing

A Market Overview

Today, some eight years after the economic devastation of the Great Recession first began to gather steam, financing for…

Finance

Managing Employees

2016 July

Managing Employees

Good People Means Good Business

Spotting Financial Irregularities

2016 July

Spotting Financial Irregularities

Red Flags Every Board Member Should Know About

Show Me the Money

2016 July

Show Me the Money

Collections, Foreclosures, Evictions

Financial Record-Keeping

2016 July

Financial Record-Keeping

Following the Money

On The Board

Clarifying Board Roles

Who’s On Board?

Chances are if you’re a resident in a co-op, condo, or HOA community, you’re familiar with your property’s board of dire…

Avoiding Discrimination and Its Legal Consequences

2017 February

Avoiding Discrimination and Its Legal Consequences

The Power of Equality

Building a Stronger Community

2017 February

Building a Stronger Community

Encouraging Neighbors

Social Media and Your Community

2017 February

Social Media and Your Community

What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Choose

Holiday Decorating

2016 November

Holiday Decorating

Keeping it Festive, Tasteful, and Fair

Who You Gonna Call?

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

Olivia Pope, the main character on ABC’s Scandal, is a professional fixer. If you have a problem—any problem—she can fi…

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!

Successful Management Strategies

Successful Management Strategies

How Do You Manage?

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing Association Records

While keeping the records of the association is not the most fascinating part of serving on a board of trustees, it is …

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

2014 February

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful

The Transition

2014 February

The Transition

Switching from Sponsor to Owner Control

Building a Better Board

2013 February

Building a Better Board

Common Traits of Successful Boards

Better, Stronger, Faster...

2013 February

Better, Stronger, Faster...

What We All Need to Know About Electronic Communication

Maintenance

Façade Cleaning

Putting Your Building’s Best Face Forward

Like people, buildings age. Even under the best of atmospheric conditions, dust, dirt and grime accumulate, changing a b…

Care and Maintenance of Skylights

2017 March

Care and Maintenance of Skylights

Keeping a Value-Adding Amenity From Being a Liability

Identifying Leaks

2017 March

Identifying Leaks

Stopping Water Damage in its Tracks

Exterior Inspections

2017 March

Exterior Inspections

How’s Your Facade?

Wood-Destroying Pests

2016 November

Wood-Destroying Pests

How to Protect Your Property

Capital Improvements

Getting Financing and Board Approvals

Even if your condominium or homeowner’s association (HOA) is a fortified castle atop a hill and surrounded by a moat, on…

Cleaning Windows

2016 March

Cleaning Windows

A Clear View Adds Value

Maintaining Roofs

2016 March

Maintaining Roofs

Repairs, Replacement, and Responsibility

Heavy Metal

2015 March

Heavy Metal

An Overview of Exterior Metal Work

I Bid You Good Day

2015 March

I Bid You Good Day

Bidding Out Service and Project Contracts

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

So You Want to be a Board Member

Now What?

Insuring Amenities

Don't Make Luxury a Liability

Companion Pets and Service Animals

How Do You Determine a Reasonable Accommodation?

Workers’ Compensation

What Your Board-Management Team Should Know

Insuring Your Future

Insurance In Case of Emergencies

Design

A New Look

Lobbying for a New Lobby—Redecorating Your Common Areas

Design for All

The Functionality of Universal Design

Making New Things Old

3D Printing Replaces Craftsmanship

Splish-Splash

Enhancing Your Community with Water Features

Beyond Curb Appeal

Tricks to Make Your Building's Common Areas Attractive

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

The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals

Training, Education and Professionalism for Pool Adminstrators