There seem to be at least two contrasting views of expensive community association recreational amenities – one that’s favorable, and another that’s cautiously skeptical. The first view is generally held by a minority of a condominium’s…
Q We are in a small condo building of 3 units, hence do not have (quite frankly, can't afford) a management company, with the intention that the 3 owners/ trustees share in the building upkeep and responsibilities. One owner has since …
A poster representing New England could well feature Concord, New Hampshire as its pictorial theme. Rich in history and culture, Concord is a small city of approximately 42,000 people surrounded by the rugged beauty of unspoiled New En…
A funny thing happened when the auto industry embracedthe digital age a few years ago, and installed electronic displays in luxury cars so that drivers were confronted with the engine’s fuel consumption in miles per gallon—in immediate nu…
In this period of rising energy costs—not to mention the environmental threat of carbon emissions—community associations have a golden opportunity to realize substantial energy savings for their residents. Since the association…
On a cold winter night, a bone-chilling wind whips through the New Hampshire condominium community, pounding against windows and seeking entrance to homes through the tiniest of openings. More than a thousand miles away, the o…
Perhaps you are entertaining the thought of running for your association board presidency. Or maybe by altruistic desire, default or coercion, you already find yourself wearing that hat. Are you up for the challenge? What lead…
That very sentiment, penned by our 16th president, is just as relevant today as it was when written in the 1850s. Lincoln, like many experts in the field of law, would likely favor and encourage a different option – alternative dispute …
The date is fast approaching for New England Condominiummagazine’s first annual New England Condo Expo, a one-day trade event featuring over 120 exhibitors from all over the region. The show makes its debut on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at B…
On a day-to-day basis, community association managers juggle a challenging array of responsibilities in order to keep their communities running smoothly and residents happy. Fortunately, we don’t work in a vacuum. And contrary to th…