For some people, a little break from work or school around the holidays provides a chance to binge-watch their favorite guilty pleasure TV show. Is yours “Hoarders”? C’mon – you can tell us. What is, for some, a fun break from reality is, for others, a difficult and sometimes dangerous way of life. And for […]
A few weeks ago, we published a blog titled “Condos, HOAs, and Holiday Cheer” in which we discussed the rules that most HOAs have against exterior holiday decorations. While all of that information is still true, we didn’t discuss one mitigating factor — what you can do about it. Most condo association rules are pretty […]
When people begin searching for an apartment to rent, they know exactly where to go to look. And landlords know exactly where to go to post. So if everyone’s posting their available properties in the same place, how do you make sure yours gets seen by the right tenant? There are a few tricks that […]
Anyone who’s lived in a condo complex is familiar with the notices that pop up on the bulletin boards, on the exit doors, in emails, and in every other medium imaginable. They generally address issues that have cropped up and serve as reminders about the condo rules and standards. Notices are tricky, though, especially in […]
Property managers often wonder if they need to carry their own insurance. Even though many property owners have their property managers listed as an “also insured,” the answer still is a resounding “yes”! We live in a litigious society, and professionals need to protect themselves with insurance that covers their property and protects them from […]
So the holidays are upon us, and everywhere you look, decorations are starting to appear. It’s certainly festive and shows great holiday cheer, but how does that type of Yuletide joy translate to the life of a condo owner? The answer, unfortunately, is that it doesn’t. For the most past, condo owners are forbidden from […]
The role of a homeowners association is to maintain common areas on the property, maintain a sense of community among residents, protect property values, and help residents pay for recreational items or landscaping elements that individuals might not be able to pay for on their own. To be properly run, a board of directors carries […]
When you’re looking to buy a property, a condo can appear to be a great alternative to buying a single-family home. Often you can get more square footage for your dollar. You usually don’t need to concern yourself with things like mowing the lawn or shoveling the sidewalk. And many condo complexes have high-end amenities […]
Since the great recession, a lot of people are still struggling financially, and some of them might be condo owners in your building. People who have trouble paying their condo dues end up leaning on their neighbors, which puts everyone in a difficult position. The choice is either for the financially stable owners to pick […]
One of the biggest challenges in the condo market is breaking the news to prospective buyers about HOA fees. No one’s arguing that HOA fees are a necessary part of condo living, but what once looked like a bargain to potential homeowners can suddenly look very much out of reach when the homeowners’ association money […]
