It’s the same dilemma that single-family households across the U.S. are facing: What bills need to be paid immediately and what bills can wait? And should we stretch ourselves thin, taking more out of our bank accounts to pay for privat…
There certainly is no shortage of association management companies. And since there are hundreds of management companies vying for your attention and your business regardless of the size of your condo association or HOA, it can be tough …
Everyone wants to feel secure and have peace of mind when they lock their doors each night, but in a multifamily community, you can’t always control who enters your building. Management may have service people come in, other residents c…
How can you tell whether an on-site association manager is doing a good job? And what is a 'good job' anyway? Whether a manager is well-liked and whether he or she manages well may not be the same thing. How do you distinguish one from …
With busy lives and what seems like an ever-dwindling number of hours in the day, why would a community association choose to take on the extra work of self-managing their property? Convenience and saving money are just a couple of compel…
Media room, game room, common room, party room—regardless of what you call them, the purpose of these shared spaces in associations is to give residents a place to gather; to hold an in-house meeting, throw a graduation party or screen …
Back in the 1980s, McGruff the Crime Dog taught children and parents alike to “Take a bite out of crime.” The tough but affable, anthropomorphic bloodhound was created by the Ad Council for the National Crime Prevention Council and used by…
The issue of intellectual property and an individual’s right to privacy has become a greater concern since more and more people conduct their lives online—whether for banking, social media or dating. While the aforementioned generally hav…
For most people, nothing is more important than knowing that they and their families are safe and secure in the place they call home. Boards, management and security firms all must work together seamlessly and cohesively to create that s…
The discovery of fire is considered a major turning point in man's evolution from cave dweller to outer space explorer. Control of fire allowed early man warmth for his habitat, a way to cook his meals, and light for his surroundings. Fi…