In many ways, a multifamily residential building or HOA is a microcosm of the larger world outside. It can suffer from the same factionalism and partisan bickering as any political entity, only on a much smaller, more intimate—though no les…
One of the certainties of living in a co-op, condo, or HOA is that despite all having an equal stake in the financial and administrative success of the building or association, only a small percentage of residents choose to take an active r…
The first day of work can be intimidating; there are new coworkers, new tasks, new routines, and lots of new names and faces to remember. Whether the new hire in question is a superintendent, custodian, or other on-site staff member, that a…
The success of your co-op or condo community largely depends on the vendors and service providers you choose—especially those you hire to execute larger, more involved projects that have the potential to be disruptive to the residents who c…
While experts predict an improvement in mortgage markets and builder outlook for the U.S. housing market in 2024, the number of new communities and existing home sales will be subject to a series of domestic and international issues. The ge…
Living in close quarters can—and often does—lead to conflict. In co-op, condo, and HOA communities, conflict can occur between residents, or between a resident and the board. And to complicate matters, a seemingly isolated conflict between …
Paper or electronic? It’s now a choice for everything, from the books we read for pleasure to the books we keep on our associations and corporations. Even many restaurant menus have gone digital in the wake of the pandemic. With that said, …
Unless you live in Mayberry (and maybe even if you do), chances are you wouldn’t be comfortable leaving your house or going to bed and just leaving your front doors unlocked. Nor would you likely approve of anyone who passed by your home be…
An individual’s interest in their community association is rarely just financial; in most cases, a building or HOA is also that individual’s home—and as such they’re motivated to contribute to its quality of life, neighborhood congeniality,…
Like so many other sectors of the economy, residential real estate management has changed and evolved since the turn of the millennium—and like those other sectors, much of that evolution is directly linked to the development and adoption o…