San Diego

Matthew Swain, RS
President
mswain@reservestudy.com

Association Reserves has been conducting Reserve Studies in San Diego County for twenty two years. Our clients range from large master planned communities & downtown high-rises to small townhome & apartment-style condominium associations. In order to meet the growing needs of our clients in San Diego County, the San Diego County office was established in 2008. Our goal in preparing Reserve Studies is to provide our expertise to help your Association make informed and responsible decisions regarding reserve funding. We appreciate the opportunity to help our clients plan for the future so that they have adequate Reserves when required, that they have budget stability, that they fairly distribute contributions and that they are making fiscally responsible decisions.

Association Reserves - San Diego
P.O. Box 2126
La Mesa, CA 91943
Office: 619/567-5239
Fax: 619/568-3564


Independence (and its Value to the Association)
Posted on April 25, 2012 by Robert M. Nordlund, PE, RS | Posted in Blog

Independence in the Reserve Study process means freedom from control or influence. Independence means the Reserve Study professional is able to provide their complete findings and recommendations without interference. Common problems with lack of independence are when management influences the … Continue reading →

Reserve Study Tasks – Not to try at Home!
Posted on April 20, 2012 by Robert M. Nordlund, PE, RS | Posted in Blog

Yesterday three things happened that were the result of people taking Reserve Study projects into their own hands. Weird that they all happened in one day. Unfortunate, because they each point out that some tasks are best left to a … Continue reading →

What if the Client Makes Other Plans?
Posted on April 15, 2012 by Robert M. Nordlund, PE, RS | Posted in Blog

Sometimes a client will be candid with us, and ask for the recently completed Reserve Study to be revised “because the Board has decided to not do the _________ project this year as recommended, they plan to do it __ … Continue reading →

Reserve Contributions – they’re not for Future Expenses!
Posted on March 28, 2012 by Robert M. Nordlund, PE, RS | Posted in Blog

After 25 years in this business, we still hear the same excuses for not wanting to make Reserve contributions – and high on the list is “We don’t expect to be here in the future, so we don’t want to … Continue reading →

Is there such a thing as “Roof Reserves”?
Posted on March 13, 2012 by Robert M. Nordlund, PE, RS | Posted in Blog

This question came up in our recent Reserve Studies “under the hood” webinar (see www.ReserveStudy.com/webinars), designed to provide a general introduction to what a Reserve Study is, and what useful and valuable information you’ll find in a Reserve Study.  Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

Why Reserve for 30 yrs instead of 20 yrs (or less)?
Posted on March 7, 2012 by Robert M. Nordlund, PE, RS | Posted in Blog

It is true that accuracy of Reserve projections increases as the projected expense approaches. An expense expected in the next five years (Remaining Useful Life of 0-4 yrs) is much more certain in timing and cost than an expense projected … Continue reading →

Do you Reserve for Insurance Deductibles?
Posted on February 24, 2012 by Robert M. Nordlund, PE, RS | Posted in Blog

At the end of my presentation yesterday, someone asked the above question. And if one person asks it, I figure others are probably looking for an answer. So – do you Reserve for Insurance Deductibles? In different parts of the … Continue reading →

3/15/2012 ADA Requirements – Do they Apply to You?
Posted on February 14, 2012 by Robert M. Nordlund, PE, RS | Posted in Blog

A significant deadline is rapidly approaching: the 3/15/2012 date when the higher 2010 ADA standards apply to all new and altered recreational facilities. But do these requirements, which require at least one ramp or a lift for your pool, spa, … Continue reading →

Why are components “Lumped Together” in a Reserve Study?
Posted on January 17, 2012 by Robert M. Nordlund, PE, RS | Posted in Blog

This was a good question asked recently by a client. They wanted to see all the separate items in their equipment shed in their Reserve Component List, not all the mowers grouped together, or the small runabouts grouped together. The … Continue reading →

It’s a New Year – Don’t go on a Reserve Diet!
Posted on January 5, 2012 by Robert M. Nordlund, PE, RS | Posted in Blog

I was recently contacted by an association explaining their strategy of not funding their Reserves according to the recommendation in their Reserve Study. They looked at that recommendation, then decided on a smaller contribution rate that they felt was reasonable … Continue reading →