Attention all Chicago area board members, homeowners and vendors who are serving the community property management industry! This Thursday, December 12th, the CondoLifestyle division of MCD Media is hosting the 2013 State of the Industry event at the Chicago Cultural Center. This annual event is designed to provide the latest updates on the community association […]
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As a board member and homeowner of a condo, townhome, or HOA community, it is critical that you hire a highly skilled and accountable management company. Hiring the WRONG community property management company can adversely impact your association in many ways. Leaks, floods, overspending on projects are just some of the issues that may result […]
Did you know that CPS is now on Pinterest? It is a really cool social media tool that allows people to share their interests pictorially and it is a great way for companies to share about their company in a story board type of format. Feel free to check us out. Here is the link: CPS […]
Renting your condo? Be a good Landlord What are the do’s and don’ts when renting out your condo or townhome? As a homeowner, you are still just as responsible for your tenant’s behavior and actions as you would be if you were still within the community association. I am pleased to publish this article […]
I would like start out by personally expressing many thanks to Cheryl Murphy and her team at CAI IL for spearheading and organizing the recent event on social media and the impact on community associations. In addition, I would like to thank John Sebert and his team at Sebert Landscaping for hosting the event at […]
Trusted by thousands, The Chicagoland Condo, HOA, Co-op & Apt. Expo is the leading real estate trade show in Chicago. Join board and association members, property managers, homeowners and apartment building owners, meet building service companies, attend educational seminars and get your questions answered. Don’t miss this very special event specifically for board members and […]
1. Statistics show there is high percentage of associations who plan their budget only one year in advance. Is your association part of that group? Best run associations have a 5 year capital plan, which allows for better planning, better budgeting and lesser reliance on special assessments to fund capital improvements and replacements. This results in less […]
A growing question within the community association industry is whether or not community associations should have a presence within social media. Today I will discuss the pros and cons. Pros: 1. Easy access to building and community updates by board members and homeowners 2. Easy systems to learn, no expensive or lengthy training needed for […]
Smoke alarms are one of the most fundamental elements of a building’s defense to a life/safety event. Preparedness is key! My friends at Community Association Underwriters of America (CAU) have created this very useful overview on the importance of smoke alarms. Here is the link to the smoke alarm document: CAUsmokealarm I encourage all homeowners and […]