If you’re thinking about investing in a condominium there are many terms and policies, which may be very unfamiliar to you, one of the big ones is the condo association. A condo association, sometimes referred to as a homeowner?s association, is a legal entity that oversees development?s laws and...
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Savings Squared
A number of factors are pushing community associations to develop their own green formulas. In the process, they’re discovering a few changes can add up to environmental and financial savings.
Advanced technology is making energy-saving devices more affordable and offering attractive investments for community associations. Residents are demanding that...
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Nuts and Bolts: Waste Not
Let’s admit it. Almost everybody is guilty of wasting water. Maybe you run the water while you brush your teeth or don’t fix a water leak as quickly as you should. To a certain degree, it’s not our fault. If we were reminded daily that only 3 percent of the world’s water is drinkable, that...
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A Focus on Budgets
In practically every discussion of topics related to HOA governance, it is important to remember that one size does not fit all. Association type, size and complexity all contribute to the application of best practices. Consider how the following factors can define the simplicity or complexity of budget preparation. Read more