Are you a board member of a community association? Are you looking to improve the effectiveness of your current board of directors? Are you looking to improve the short-, medium- and long-term planning of the association? Are you looking for a useful guide to help your association save money in 2021? Are you looking for […]
Over the last 20 years, community association living has exploded across the United States. In Illinois alone, there are more than 25,000 associations. Homeowners have bought into associations with the hope that the experience will be less demanding than owning a single-family home and more enjoyable since there are other homeowners living closely together within […]
There are many reasons why people serve on the board of directors of a community association. Some reasons are better than others. Some people volunteer for completely self-serving reasons while others truly care about the fellow homeowners and want to make a positive impact on the community living experience. For those board members that serve […]
By Salvatore J. Sciacca – Chicago Property Services. www.chicagopropertyservices.com, 312.455.0107 x102 Are you a homeowner and are you part of a condo association, townhome association or HOA? What is your desired community living experience given that you are part of an association? Are you looking to maximize your living experience within the community or are […]
Originally conceived as a new housing form in Puerto Rico, community living took shape in Chicago in the early 1960’s by way of the passage of the Illinois Condominium Act in 1963. The concept offered home buyers a less expensive alternative to buying a single family home and promised fewer headaches and issues related to maintenance […]
Are you a member of a community association? Do you serve on the board or volunteer for one of the committees? Are you looking for ways to improve your community living experience? Here are several ways to enhance your experience and guarantee to ensure a smoother and more enjoyable experience with your follow community neighbors. […]
Welcome to the Board Member’s Guide to Hiring the Right community property management company. Whether you live in a condo association, townhome association or Homeowners Association, it is critical that you have the right management company with the right qualifications and credentials to properly manage your association. I have put together this guide to help […]
One of the most challenging responsibilities of a board of director of a condo association is hiring the right condo association management company. Ideally you are want to hire the best condo management company for your association at the lowest possible price. In this article, I will discuss the pros and cons of hiring a […]
What is the #1 mistake board members make while serving as a volunteer for a community association? It is by far the biggest mistake that board members make. It is such a big mistake that it usually results in having to repeat the process within 12 to 16 months. Make no mistake about it. This is an easy […]
Condo Association Budget Season Tips: How to Cut Costs and Increase your Reserves One of the most important duties of the community association treasurer is to take the lead on reviewing and approving the annual budget. This annual duty is quite possibly the most important function of the treasurer. Typically, the draft recommended budget is […]