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Get a Reserve Study of Your Condos and HOAs For a Better Budget

Monday, August 24th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, HOA, Management, Property Maintenance, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

Do you find that your Association constantly has unexpected repair or replacement costs that you don’t have money budgeted for? If so, it may be a good idea for your Board to look into having a reserve study done for your community. I recently spoke with Will Simons, RS, President of the Florida office for […]

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A Creative Way To Safely Interact with Your Residents During COVID-19

Friday, August 21st, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Safety, Self Management, Staff, Uncategorized by FAN

If you are restricting traffic to your onsite office, but still want to be available to your residents, here is a creative solution! At Whitehall Condominium in Boca Raton, the initial solution to limit residents from entering the office was to keep the door shut. However, after doing so they received many complaints from residents […]

Tags Association, Boca Raton, Condo, Covid-19, Creative, Door, Florida, HOA, Office, Paula McIntosh, Safety, Whitehall No Comments »

All About Reserves: Watch these 2 Virtual CEU Courses on Reserve Funding

Thursday, August 20th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, HOA, Legal, Reserve Studies, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

Maintaining and contributing to Reserve funds is specifically designated within the Florida Statutes as a means of planning and preparing financially for maintenance, repair, and replacement of common area assets in a community association. Separate from an association’s Operating account, Reserve accounts are to be used for specific types of expenses, and not co-mingled with […]

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Do’s and Dont’s For Major Clubhouse Renovations

Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, HOA, Reserve Studies, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

Do’s: Hire a comprehensive Project Manager – It is worth the investment since you should not attempt to manage a project without consultation. Define the scope of work – It is important to have a plan, including a budget and a timeline before beginning the renovation. You do not want to proceed haphazardly. Know your […]

Tags Boynton Beach, Clubhouse, Condo, Coral Lakes, dos and donts, Florida, HOA, modernization, remodel, Renovation, Tips No Comments »

Meet the Director: Larry Orbach

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 in Announcements, Health, HOA, Management, Property Maintenance, Staff, Vendors by FAN

Larry Orbach is the President of the Seven Bridges Homeowners Association, a luxury community located in Delray Beach, Florida. Seven Bridges consists of 701 units and over 3,000 residents. Originally from Pennsylvania, Larry attended Hofstra University in Long Island obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Business Management. After, Larry worked several jobs, including computer troubleshooting, server […]

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Governing Document Amendments In Light Of COVID-19

Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Self Management, Staff by FAN

Rembaum’s Association Roundup As a result of the unexpected COVID-19 crisis and its ramifications on Florida’s community associations, there are lessons that can be learned. Early on, an unexpected issue many community associations faced was whether the board could rely on the emergency powers set out in the Florida Statutes to help protect both residents […]

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Fun Fridays: Free Tools for At-Home Fun & Learning

Friday, August 7th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Safety, Technology, Uncategorized by FAN

Having trouble finding at-home activities to keep your children entertained? Converged Services has gathered their favorite (fun!) educational resources to help parents & kids navigate the new normal. Click Here to access the collection of free resources and activities, including custom coloring pages and virtual museum visits which CSI has compiled for your enjoyment! by […]

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6 Tools to Fine-Tune your Committees

Thursday, August 6th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Management, Staff, Uncategorized by FAN

Are your committee meetings not running how you would like them to? Do the committee members have a clear understanding of the goals of the committee and their obligations as committee members? We have put together a list of 6 tools that, if implemented, will fine-tune your committees so that they run more effectively. Take […]

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