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Announcing the Premier Annual New Jersey Expo
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—it means tough decisions and expensive building
repairs. Fortunately for New Jersey trustees, there's an event that
can make those tough decisions a little easier on you and your wallet. On
Wednesday, May 14, The New Jersey Cooperatoris holding its premier Annual Condo, HOA & Co-op
Expo, an event that offers valuable information and services to the
condominium, townhouse and HOA communities. Read More
Up on the Rooftop
Everyone needs a good roof over their head. And when you run a condo or co-op community, you're responsible for dozens or perhaps hundreds of people having one. With so many people to please and the increased complexity of roofing an entire community as opposed to just one house, HOAs have their work cut out for them. Read More
Transferring Control in Association Developments
Once the first home in a new community development is sold, its homeowner association is activated. And from that moment on, the association has to fulfill its obligations to the community and its residents. At the start of the process, the developer has a controlling interest in the community and gradually transfers power to the homeowners. How this is done can be key to starting off a new community with a well informed, prepared board of directors and happy residents. Read More
Crystal Clear Solutions for Pool Maintenance
When it comes to amenities in homeowner associations, few are as desirable and enjoyable as swimming pools. Having a semi-private place where people can swim or relax on a deck in the sun—without the hassle of actually maintaining the pool—is a big draw for condo owners and co-op shareholders. Read More
Window Replacement
Good quality windows are essential to a building's aesthetic appeal, as well as its energy efficiency. But what is involved in changing out the old windows for the new? There are a few important things boards and managers should know about the process of a complete window replacement project for their building, be it a high-rise, a townhome, or a more spread-out condominium association. Read More
The Value of Looking Good
Let's take an imaginary walk with a prospective
buyer up to the doorway of their future home in your condominium
development. Take a look at the wilted, dried-up flowerbeds that
haven't seen care or maintenance in months. Attractive, aren't
they? Or what about the common area that's dotted with rusted, broken
patio furniture that the association board has been talking about replacing
for years? Or the neighbor's array of blinking neon holiday signs?
Maybe they'll put them away before next Christmas, even though you
have sent them too many notices to count. And let's not even get
started on the front doors that are crying out for a new paint job. If you
were thinking of purchasing a home, would you sign on the dotted line in a
community in such disarray? Read More
Advice for Fencing, Decking, and Siding
Nature's elements can take a toll on almost anything man-made, particularly exterior surfaces like fences, decks, and siding materials. Given the temperamental seasons here in the tri-state area, it's important to consider not just aesthetics, but longevity and durability when you or your association is in the market for new fencing, or trying to decide on what kind of brick to use on the footpaths through the community gardens. Read More
Maintaining Roof Drainage Systems
Everyone knows the old phrase about April showers bringing May flowers, but what the saying doesn't tell you is that the rain in April can also bring a lot of damage to your gutter system. Hard rain and blustery wind are always around once spring hits the air in New Jersey, and that weather can play havoc with the drainage requirements of any condo or co-op development. Read More
Siding, Brick and Wood
Condominium communities and townhomes have meticulously landscaped grounds. It is only right that the exteriors be well maintained too. Maintaining the exterior of the building serves two purposes. First, just like an impeccable landscape, clean exterior surfaces provide a building with curb appeal, which has actually been proven to increase the buildings bottom line. Read More
Home Staging Can Add Value
The real estate mantra is location, location, location, right? After that, it's price, square footage, condition, state of the market and maybe rooms with a view or available financing terms. Read More
