Property Managers Are People Too!

November 6, 2009

Sometimes we forget that Property Managers are people too. They are real people with families, problems, situations and events that happen in their lives, just like the rest of us.

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What to Look For When Hiring an Association Attorney

October 29, 2009

When it comes time for the Board of Directors to hire an attorney/law firm to represent the association, there are several important questions that need to be asked and answered properly. One of the first things we often hear someone on the Board of Directors ask when contemplating hiring an association attorney “what do they charge per hour”? Yes, this important, but by not asking the following questions, you are setting up your association for disappointment, frustration and even larger costs.

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Top 10 Unbelievable Owner Quips – Part 2 of 4

October 29, 2009

Last week we started this post about “Unbelievable Owner Quips” that we have heard over the years and this is Part 2 of 4 of that series. Some are funny, some are sad, but overall, they do help to define what we all call living in a Community Association.

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Free Help for Community Association Board of Directors

October 28, 2009

A national nonprofit group has launched a free, online learning program to help homeowner and condominium associations avoid mistakes and missteps than can lead to dissention, financial trouble and even costly litigation.

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10 Ways Your Association Can Lower Expenses & Save Right Now!

October 22, 2009

Due to the poor economy, the foreclosure crisis and a growing amount of owner delinquencies, community associations are considering ways to lower their expenses in ways that would not be considered before. Today, Boards are open to lowering their overhead in creative ways that will lessen the impact of their association receiving lower assessment income.

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