It's a problem as old as community associations themselves: How do managers increase interest in the possibility of board service? “You know, it’s very common,” says Lynne Kelly, president of Kelly Property Management in Burlington, Mass…
Are you looking for a new management company or financial advisor? Does your landscaping need an expert green thumb? Is your roof weather-beaten from the ravages of the New England winter? Help is on the way this spring with t…
Q I am the owner of a condo unit. I have a mold problem which stems from water damage coming through the outside bricks. I had a mold assessment company take air and material samples. It was determined that there is extensive mold growt…
Q I am the vice president of our board. Just recently, we found out through a real estate ad that the president of the board is selling his unit. Does this pose a conflict of interest? In effect, should the president remain the presiden…
One of the biggest issues in the real estate industry over the past year has been the speculation that government-sponsored mortgage programs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be ending. For the past 70 years, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac …
Citizens over the age of 65 comprise nearly 13 percent of the U.S. population—just under 40 million seniors. By 2030, it is estimated that 72 million Americans will be over the age of 65, nearly doubling those numbers. Where this volume …
To be considered an effective manager, one must possess a plethora of skills including the ability to inspire, motivate and handle multiple tasks at once. In the end, building managers are only successful when they satisfy, or better y…
As the calendar approached the start of 2012, more than 800 million people were on Facebook, 200 million people sent updates on Twitter, around 125 million were chatting away on MySpace and around 120 million people were registered use…
If there’s one constant in the property management industry, it’s that there is no constant in the property management industry. Every day, every week, is different. There’s never a dull moment; it’s always challenging. And the …
As they gaze across azure seas, past palm trees and swimming pools on a tropical coastline, prospective buyers on HGTV’s “House Hunters” show always ask about the fees. Unlike most would-be residents, though, they might not bat an eye a…