Attention Condo Associations, Vendors And Property Managers: Another Smashing Successful Event Hosted by MCD Media.

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This past Friday, July 18th, MCD media held the 2014 Golf and Bocce outing.  I’ve attended several MCD media events in the past and several other industry related events in the past and I can confidently say that this was one of the best industry events that I have EVER attended.  The MCD Media events […]

The Secrets to Stress Free Condo Association Capital Improvements Revealed!

Salvatore Sciacca and Brandon Eberhardt

Brandon Eberhardt is the Director of Property Services at Chicago Property Services.  He is a Senior Construction Professional with a proven track record of maximizing the talents of a team while maximizing profits for p & l centers and individual projects. Brandon has a high energy level, strong work ethic and a drive to succeed.  […]

The Chicago Tribune heard it from the Condoboss Again! Are you a Condo Association Looking to Hire a Contractor?

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See what Salvatore J. Sciacca had to say in the latest article written by Pamela Dittmer McKuen in the Community Living Section of the Chicago Tribune The article is titled “Know what to look for when dealing with contractors” Community associations hire dozens of contractors to perform myriad maintenance and administrative tasks. Some are major […]

What Condo Associations NEED TO KNOW Before Starting a Masonry Restoration Project

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Condoboss Q&A #6 with Tom Rivkin: What Condo Associations NEED TO KNOW Before Starting a  Masonry Restoration Project Tom Rivkin is his family’s third generation President of Central Building & Preservation L.P.. He is responsible for management of all administrative and operational services including customer contact, estimating and job planning and supervision. A past president […]

Condoboss Best Practices: Capital Planning for Condo Associations

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Now more than ever, associations must spend money wisely and plan ahead to ensure that their reserves are properly funded.  Proper reserve funding will allow board of directors to properly maintain the associations and maximize the real estate values of the homeowners. Duties and obligations of board members One of the fundamental obligations of board […]

5 Ways to Increase Condo Association Board Meeting Attendance

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As a board of director of a condo association, it is your duty and privilege to serve the condo association and maintain the association in a fiscally responsible manner.  In addition, it is also helpful to have homeowners present at the board meetings to witness the board members conduct business.  Unfortunately, board meetings tend to […]

The Financial Benefits of a HIGHLY Effective Condo Management Company – $45,100

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One of the biggest benefits of hiring an effective condo management company is the potential savings that otherwise would not occur if the association were self-managed or with an under performing condo management company. And since those benefits are not always so obvious, I would like to take a few moments and describe exactly how […]

The 2014 Chicago Condo Real Estate Market is Heating Up!

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Chicago Property Services Presents:Condoboss Q&A #5 with Stacy Karel, Real Estate Broker with @properties “The 2014 Chicago Condo Real Estate Market is Heating Up!” Stacy Karel is a real estate broker with @properties in the Bucktown office.  You can search the MLS on her website at www.CONDOChicago.com, join her Facebook page atwww.Facebook.com/CONDOChicago and if you […]

Top 10 Ways for Condo Associations To SLASH Expenses

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What are the best ways for condo associations to SAVE money?  Today more than ever condo associations all over the U.S. are looking for more and more ways to save money.  So here are top 10 most effective ways for condo associations to save money: Hire a more effective condo management company.  One of the […]