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					  <title><![CDATA[Avoiding Conflicts of Interest]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/379/1/Avoiding-Conflicts-of-Interest/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Although the position generally offers zero compensation aside from the satisfaction of a job well done, association board members are still in charge of running a business&#8212;a business with revenues, expenses, and assets that, depending on the size of the complex and whether it is a co-op or condo, are hardly insubstantial. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Greg Olear)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:46:04 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Keeping Your Community  Pool in Shape Year-Round]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/378/1/Keeping-Your-Community--Pool-in-Shape-Year-Round/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[In addition to all the benefits of being part of a homeowners association, an HOA&#8217;s recreational amenities attract residents to a particular community as well. But while major amenities like community swimming pools have their advantages, they also must be properly monitored and maintained in order to stay safe and functional. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Stephanie Mannino)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:44:25 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Aging in Place in One&#039;s Home]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/377/1/Aging-in-Place-in-One039s-Home/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Many of us, whether we like to admit it or not, have certain images or ideas pop into our heads when we hear the term &#8220;senior citizen.&#8221; Some are quaint&#8212;slow-motion shuffleboard tournaments, for example, or spirited rounds of Bingo. Others are less comforting&#8212;elderly loved ones either struggling to live independently, or forced to enter sterile, lonely nursing homes to be cared for by strangers. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Keith Loria)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:42:10 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Changing Your Community for the Better]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/376/1/Changing-Your-Community-for-the-Better/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[All parents crave space for their kids, a place for them to play and romp and run. That&#8217;s why more and more families are intent on finding condo communities that offer something for the whole family, from playgrounds to swimming pools to playdate-friendly guest policies. The number of condo associations offering these kinds of amenities, however, remains relatively select. Why are these amenities so rare, and does it have an impact on family living? All parents crave space for their kids, a place for them to play and romp and run. That&#8217;s why more and more families are intent on finding condo communities that offer something for the whole family, from playgrounds to swimming pools to playdate-friendly guest policies. The number of condo associations offering these kinds of amenities, however, remains relatively select. Why are these amenities so rare, and does it have an impact on family living? All parents crave space for their kids, a place for them to play and romp and run. That&#8217;s why more and more families are intent on finding condo communities that offer something for the whole family, from playgrounds to swimming pools to playdate-friendly guest policies. The number of condo associations offering these kinds of amenities, however, remains relatively select. Why are these amenities so rare, and does it have an impact on family living? ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Liz Lent)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:38:56 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Attend the Premier New Jersey Expo]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/375/1/Attend-the-Premier-New-Jersey-Expo/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[For most people, after a long winter, warm weather cannot come soon enough. But, if you are a trustee in a community association or a property manager, spring means more than barbecues and patio furniture&#8212;it means tough decisions and expensive building repairs. Fortunately for New Jersey trustees, there&#8217;s an event that can make those tough decisions a little easier on you and your wallet. On Wednesday, May 14, The New Jersey Cooperator is holding its Premier Condo, HOA & Co-op Expo, an event that offers valuable information and services to the condominium, townhouse and HOA communities. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Brendan Flaherty &amp; Hannah Fons)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:35:53 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Fractional Ownership is on the Rise]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/374/1/Fractional-Ownership-is-on-the-Rise/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Although it is something that is relatively new in the state of New Jersey, a new trend that is occurring within condo and townhouse communities (as well as popular vacation-area resorts) around the country is fractional ownership, where resorts and condo/townhouse communities allow people to live in them part-time. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Keith Loria)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:33:50 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Life in the XBox Age]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/373/1/Life-in-the-XBox-Age/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[It seems that the residents of one large New Jersey HOA don&#8217;t want to come out and play. The association&#8217;s management cancelled their scheduled Easter egg hunt this past March because only a handful of their 700-plus families wanted to participate. Other associations are having an equally hard time getting residents to actively participate in any sort of scheduled activity, from potlucks to picnics. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Lisa Iannucci)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:24:07 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Managing HOA Swimming Pools]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/176/1/Managing-HOA-Swimming-Pools/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[With summer fast approaching, no other amenity in a residential community is enjoyed more than the community swimming pool. From the community's perspective, a swimming pool can add to the value of the residences and attract prospective buyers. It's also seen as an amenity that can bring the residents of a community together; a gathering place where people can meet, relax, and socialize. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Brian Ormsbee)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:53:25 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Maintaining Paved Recreation Surfaces]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/175/1/Maintaining-Paved-Recreation-Surfaces/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Recreation spaces such as tennis courts or basketball courts are always a welcome addition to any community, and the community associations that already possess these amenities understand the value they represent to homeowners. Though it might not seem like much care is required when the area in question is a paved surface, a certain amount of upkeep is necessary to preserve the value of the amenity for current and future residents. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Keith Loria)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:48:54 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Establishing Good Community Programming]]></title>
					  <link>http://njcooperator.com/articles/174/1/Establishing-Good-Community-Programming/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[There was a time when everyone knew their neighbors and you could trust letting your kids out in the neighborhood. There was a strong sense of community, and neighbors looked out for each other. But over the past few decades, people have become more private and aloof&#8212;perhaps not as willing to open up to others as they once were. The trend has become even more acute in recent years, as people have become more security-conscious and self absorbed, and fences and barriers between neighbors have increased. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Keith Loria)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:44:42 EDT</pubDate>
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