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Uncertainty & Risk – How Are They Different?

The stock market is climbing back up to pre-2008 levels. Because you don’t know how the economy is going to behave in the next few months (uncertainty),

Building Facade Sealant Repair

Before the 1950’s building façade sealants did not exist. Building joints were sealed with oil based caulks, which provided protection from the effect of weathering.

Why Should you Update your Reserve Study

The primary responsibility of the Board of Directors is to maintain, protect, and enhance the assets of the association. Typically, the most significant assets and related expenses of an association are those identified within a Reserve Study. To be an effective planning, communication and disclosure document,

Webinars – A Great Way to Learn About Reserves!

As a leader in Reserve Study education the past 30 years, I am enamored with the concept of using “webinars” to teach our clients about Reserve Studies.

Handling Disruptive People at Difficult Meetings

In our last newsletter we shared a memorable board meeting story of an extremely unsettling experience with a man who relied on an aggressive act to show his displeasure with the Board.

The HOA Loan

Summer is the time for large maintenance and landscape projects and that means spending the big bucks. Too often, HOA discover that they don’t have the money to cover these large expenses. This usually leaves the association with the choice to either impose a special assessment or get a loan. So what one do you choose?