Ready, Set, Go - Taking Control of Your Association
Must reading for that first homeowner board as the association
turns over from the developer. A step-by-step checklist for the
new board to ensure all bases are covered in the ever so important
transition to a healthy homeowner controlled association.
Reserve Studies for the First Time Buyer
Why is a Reserve Study beneficial to your homeowners? This overview
discusses how a Reserve Study protects your homeowners' investment.
Why Have a Professional Reserve Study?
This article describes the many benefits of a Reserve Study for
the homeowner, board member, and manager.
Minimizing Board Liability
Reserve Studies become the blueprint that the current
and future boards will rely on with complete confidence to fulfill
their fiduciary responsibility. Boards are assured fewer claims
of financial mismanagement because they invested in independent,
expert advice.
Updating Your Reserve Study
'We have a Reserve Study that projects out 20 or 30 years. Why
should we have an Update?' You won't believe how much can change
in just a few short years that can have a dramatic impact on appropriate
reserve funding levels.
Selecting a Reserve Study Professional - Why and How
Key considerations every board should know when evaluating and
selecting Reserve Study Providers.
The Financing Option for Your Association's Capital Replacement
Project
Have you considered taking the sting out of a special assessment
for a capital project with a loan? Learn about this exciting new
option that doesn't penalize current owners for past underfunding.
Integrated Maintenance Programs for Community Associations
Maintenance of condominiums, town homes and planned unit
developments is often left to the expertise of professional
management. Excellent management teams will integrate day-to-day
management with long term care, the budgeting process and homeowner
responsibilities. Learn more about this topic of creating a more
holistic care for your association.
Reserve Software - What You Do and Don't Get
The benefits and drawbacks of using reserve software vs. a professional
Reserve Study provider.
Before You Buy Your Condominium or Townhome - Enhancing
Market Values
Enlighten prospective buyers in your community with a brief series
of questions that are designed to compare your association with
others in your neighborhood and show that your association is
financially healthy and managed responsibly with proper future
planning. In other words, No Surprises!