Finance – General

Inflation and Capital Planning: What You Need To Know

Inflation. We’ve all heard the word, and frankly, we’re all probably sick of hearing it. The reality is that many…

12 months ago

How To Practice Checks And Balances In Your HOA

Practicing checks and balances in your HOA is a good way to protect the association’s funds, but not many boards…

1 year ago

Metro Atlanta condo owners informed of financial trouble and liens (GA)

A metro Atlanta condominium complex informed its owners and renters that it’s in serious financial trouble.  Meter readers showed up at…

1 year ago

Community Associations and Tax Returns – Yes, You Need to File!

You may have heard rumors that because your community association is a non-profit organization, you are not required to file…

1 year ago

Can the HOA Board Borrow Money from the Reserves? (CA)

Homeowners associations (HOAs) are organizations responsible for maintaining and managing common areas and amenities within a community. To accomplish their…

1 year ago

How To Financially Plan For Condo Improvements

Condo ownership comes with many financial planning considerations. It is important to plan for the cost of repairs and improvements…

1 year ago

Financial, Physical, & Operational Health: How Does Your Association Measure Up?

In early 2020, our firm was hired to prepare a reserve study for an unremarkable 136-unit, 12-story condominium in south…

1 year ago

Condo Board Wrestles With Ways to Pay for $7 a Million Facade Project (NY)

We’re working with a high-rise, 300-unit condo that needs about $7 million for facade work. At the moment, interest rates…

1 year ago

Appeals court: HOA inspection fees unlawful (VA)

A challenge to inspection fees assessed by a homeowners’ association in a large development has succeeded after the Court of…

1 year ago

Managing Cashflow for Community Associations

The highest use of a community association manager is as an experienced, certified professional who eases the burden on volunteer…

1 year ago