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					  <title><![CDATA[A 13 Point Plan for Successful Transition]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/226/1/A-13-Point-Plan-for-Successful-Transition/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ As construction and home ownership continue to be a 
 growth industry in New Jersey, one issue that will be faced by more and 
 more HOA members is the transfer of power from community developers and 
 sponsors to the new homeowners who will actually be living in the 
 community. Though not everyone reading this article will agree with 
 everything in it&#8212;or even anything in it&#8212;few would disagree that 
 the power transfer is not always an easy or entirely transparent process. 
 It can, however, be made much easier if both the outgoing developers and 
 incoming new board members observe the following helpful points: ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Wendell A. Smith, Esq.)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:18:14 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Chatham, New Jersey]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/223/1/Chatham-New-Jersey/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[A quiet, carefully developed community nestled in north central New Jersey in eastern Morris County, Chatham boasts fine schools, parks, recreational and cultural facilities and is home to two major universities. It also boasts another title as well. Money Magazine recently named Chatham as one of the "top ten" places to live in the United States, and it is well-deserving of that accolade. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Debra A. Estock)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:11:03 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[A Look at IREM&#039;s Educational Programs]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/222/1/A-Look-at-IREM039s-Educational-Programs/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Where do property managers learn their stuff? 
 They're not born knowing how to broker peace between feuding 
 neighbors or who to call when the storm gutters are flooded, so they must 
 learn their trade from other experts. There are a number of organizations 
 across the country that specialize in training management professionals, 
 either through institutional curriculum at universities and community 
 colleges, or through independently-run programs that allow current and 
 future property managers to work toward professional accreditation. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Hannah Fons)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:06:37 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Wentworth Property Management]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/220/1/Wentworth-Property-Management/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ In an age when over-analysis seems to be the rule 
 rather than the exception, The Wentworth Management Group
 has made it a point to keep things simple. Their goal? To do whatever it 
 takes to keep their clients satisfied. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Liz Lent)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:59:53 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Negotiating with Vendors]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/219/1/Negotiating-with-Vendors/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Professional service providers or contractors are vital 
 to the day-to-day operation and maintenance of any condo or co-op 
 community. Since it's rare for a residential community to retain an 
 on-site staff of landscapers and unheard-of to keep a team of roofers on 
 hand for minor repairs, contracts are arranged with any number of vendors 
 to provide certain services, either on a by-project or ongoing basis. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Anthony Stoeckert)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:50:21 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Board Management Jurisdiction]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/217/1/Board-Management-Jurisdiction/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[For a car to run, all the parts (most of them, anyway) 
 need to be in working order. The engine has to be well oiled, the tires 
 must be inflated properly, and sometimes the brakes need adjusting. The 
 major components of the machine must be fully functional in order to get 
 anywhere. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Mary K. Fons)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:45:36 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Being an Effective Board President]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/215/1/Being-an-Effective-Board-President/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ Every co-op and condo association has a board&#8212; and 
 by extension, a board president. Presidents and CEOs of major corporations 
 are usually compensated handsomely for the time and effort they're 
 expected to devote to their job, but a building's board president is 
 essentially a person who volunteered to be considered for the position and 
 was subsequently elected or appointed to it. With such a position come many 
 extra responsibilities and duties, which require that an effective 
 president be a team player and an effective communicator. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Michael McDonough)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:37:12 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Avoiding Common Board Mistakes]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/212/1/Avoiding-Common-Board-Mistakes/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Mary and Tom own a condominium in upstate New York, 
 where they live with their three young children. The couple's 
 otherwise idyllic suburban enclave has been shaken with recent allegations 
 that their association's current board of directors has been working 
 to hide evidence that their previous president may have embezzled thousands 
 of dollars from the association. The president under suspicion has since 
 resigned and moved, and a full investigation was ostensibly conducted. Once 
 the residents got wind of the possible cover-up and the total lack of 
 communication between board and association members, however, 
 many&#8212;including Tom and Mary&#8212;lost faith and trust in their 
 remaining appointed board members, and are demanding answers. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Lisa Iannucci)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:25:05 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Secrets of Successful HOA Boards]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/210/1/Secrets-of-Successful-HOA-Boards/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Since the board of a building or community association is usually comprised of a collective group of unique individuals with their own perspective and opinions, no two boards are ever the same. However, there are certain overall, universal qualities that can either make or break a board, and these are traits that everyone involved should follow so things run smoothly. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Keith Loria)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:19:16 EDT</pubDate>
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