If your board, community manager, or social committee wants to make the most of “patio season” with some fun, out-of-the-ordinary programming for your residents, it’s high time to start planning. BBQs and pool parties are perennial favorite…
According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 71% of American households own at least one pet. Nearly half of U.S. households own a dog, around 35% own a cat, and roughly 20% own both. Most pet owners consider their animals to be full…
While states like Florida and California are known for rigid statutory mandates when it comes to long-term financial planning for condo and HOA boards, New England’s legislative environment has been comparatively flexible up to now. Howev…
New England’s rocky soil and variable climate can be tough on the plants and flowers adorning your property. Planting the wrong species—or planting the right species in the wrong place—practically guarantees disappointment. Selecting plants…
When it comes to the planters and flowerbeds around your building or association, choosing the right annual and perennial plants to go in them isn’t quite as simple as you might think. There are many considerations to take into account, fro…
Cities are known for being home to diverse populations that thrive in fast-paced, crowded environments—and not all of those populations are human. The same dense landscape that attracts people also attracts bold, resourceful, and highly ada…
It’s an all-too-common pattern: nationwide, condo, HOA and co-op communities are experiencing steep increases in their insurance premiums while coverage is being reduced. Some are seeing their policies dropped altogether. It’s an alarming s…
Most U.S. municipalities have local laws on their books governing how exterior building façades must be inspected, maintained and repaired. While such legislation is occasionally enacted at the state level, generally these laws are a local …
With summer travel on the horizon, now is the perfect time for managers and residents to assess and refine their strategies for handling short-term vacancies in their buildings. When residents are away, no matter the duration, pre-planning …
Keeping a building dry is both an interior and exterior challenge. All buildings, regardless of materials and construction, are at risk of water infiltration and moisture build-up in walls, ceilings, window wells and roof materials. This …