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2020 June Managing Deliveries Solving ‘The Package Problem’

Dealing with Conflict - Managing Difficult Residents Seminar - The Cooperator Expo New Jersey

Events

2020 June Current Issue

Management

Staff Safety 101

Protecting Employees in Your Building

With few exceptions, most multifamily buildings or communities have at least one or two staff members (and sometimes man…

Management

Avoiding Professional Burnout

2020 June

Avoiding Professional Burnout

Four Lessons from Property Managers

Managing Deliveries

2020 June

Managing Deliveries

Solving ‘The Package Problem’

Avoiding Professional Burnout

Avoiding Professional Burnout

Four Lessons from Property Managers

Reopening Your Community

Reopening Your Community

IREM Offers a Roadmap

Finance

Tapping Reserves in a Time of Financial Crisis

An Option to (Carefully!) Consider

It’s a question we’re asked all the time: "Can we use reserves to cover an operating fund shortfall?" Under normal circu…

Finance

What to Do About HOA Finances & Arrears During Coronavirus

What to Do About HOA Finances & Arrears During Coronavirus

How Associations Should Respond

Capital Reserve Funds

2019 May

Capital Reserve Funds

How Much Do You Really Need?

When Associations Borrow

2018 July

When Associations Borrow

What to Know Before Taking Out a Loan

Business Corporation Law Versus Conflicts of Interest

2018 July

Business Corporation Law Versus Conflicts of Interest

How Both Impact Boards

On The Board

Helping Out in the Age of Coronavirus

Lending a Hand Without Overreaching

Whether you’re living in a co-op apartment building in Manhattan, a condo in Hoboken, or a townhouse community or HOA in…

CAI Releases Statement on Foreclosure Moratorium

CAI Releases Statement on Foreclosure Moratorium

Calls for 'Flexibility, Understanding, and Business Continuity'

Coronavirus and Open Meetings

2020 April

Coronavirus and Open Meetings

Boards Must Still Uphold the Law

Bidding Basics

2020 April

Bidding Basics

RFPs, Outsourcing, and Avoiding Conflicts

Updating Your Documents

2020 April

Updating Your Documents

Is It Time for a Facelift?

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

Whether we’re talking day-to-day safety or emergency planning, most multifamily buildings and HOAs have something on the…

Cars, Cars Everywhere

2014 January

Cars, Cars Everywhere

How to Effectively Manage Parking

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

2014 January

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

Secrets of Successful Managers

2014 January

Secrets of Successful Managers

Communication, Accommodation, Cooperation

Managing Amenities

2014 January

Managing Amenities

Who’s in Charge of What?

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

Whether we’re talking day-to-day safety or emergency planning, most multifamily buildings and HOAs have something on the…

Keeping Track of Paperwork

2014 February

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing HOA Records

Board/Owner Do’s & Don’ts

2014 February

Board/Owner Do’s & Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful

Howdy, Neighbor

2014 February

Howdy, Neighbor

Cultivating a Sense of Community

Building a Better Board

2013 February

Building a Better Board

Common Traits of Successful Boards

Maintenance

Multifamily Cleaning Tips

Keeping Your Community Safe

Editor's Note: To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your building or association, procedures and supplies should …

Maintaining Air Quality

Maintaining Air Quality

Managing the Indoor Environment

Maintaining Air Quality

2019 Winter

Maintaining Air Quality

Managing the Indoor Environment

Hygiene in Shared Amenities

2019 July

Hygiene in Shared Amenities

Keeping It Clean

Maintenance Charge Increases

2019 July

Maintenance Charge Increases

When, Why, and How to Raise Monthly Fees

Facade Repair and Restoration

How to Know When It’s Time

When you close your eyes and picture any building, you are quite likely imagining its facade – the outer shell which pro…

Exterior Cleaning

2019 March

Exterior Cleaning

Cleanliness and Curb Appeal

Maintaining Exterior Spaces

2019 March

Maintaining Exterior Spaces

Safety, Longevity, and Aesthetics

Building Demolition

2019 March

Building Demolition

Managing Chaos, Minimizing Disruption

Exterior Signage

2018 March

Exterior Signage

Monetizing Your Outside Space

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains and Your HOA's Water Supply

Few things illustrate the fragility of modern civilization more clearly than plumbing problems. A broken pipe, a backed…

Boiler Maintenance Basics

2014 November

Boiler Maintenance Basics

The Heat Is On

Your Building's Anatomy

2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Building Community Running

Where's the Money?

2013 November

Where's the Money?

Alternative Funding for Capital Improvements

Live Long and Prosper

2013 November

Live Long and Prosper

Life Spans of Building Systems

Design

Design by Committee

Using Design Committees for Common Area Projects

Basement Rooms

Turning ‘Dead’ Space Into Common Space

Residential Architecture Trends

What’s Hot in High-Rises?

The Value of Redecorating

Do Aesthetic Changes Increase Value?

Recreational Amenities for Kids

Having Fun While Keeping Safe

Parsing the Insurance Market

Understanding What the Current Cycle Means to You

The Chain of Communication

Establishing Connections — and Boundaries — Between Board and Residents

The Upsides of Board Service

Benefits, Rewards, and a Job Well Done

Responsibility for Repairs

Whose Insurance Pays?

The Risks of Being Un(or Under)insured

Owners Uncovered

32BJ SEIU President Issues Statement on Pandemic & Police Brutality

"Our Members Find Themselves in Double Jeopardy"

IREM Establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund

27 Chapters On Board So Far

The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association

Keeping the Garden State Green

The National Fire Protection Association

Working to Stop Fires Before They Start

Keeping It Cool

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

News

7/2/2020 Ernest McKenney, retired defense contract negotiator, dies at 94—The Philadelphia Inquirer

7/2/2020 Ernest McKenney, retired defense contract negotiator, dies at 94—The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ernest McKenney, 94, formerly of Northern Liberties, a retired defense contract negotiator, died Thursday, June 25, of complications from dementia at Brandywine Living at Haverford Estates, a senior community.
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6/30/2020 3 Reasons to Buy a Condo — and 3 Reasons to Beware—WTOP News

6/30/2020 3 Reasons to Buy a Condo — and 3 Reasons to Beware—WTOP News

If you’re contemplating buying a house, especially in an urban area, you may be asking yourself: Is buying a condo a better deal?
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6/30/2020 Murphy signs Stack bill blocking condo conversions—New Jersey Globe

6/30/2020 Murphy signs Stack bill blocking condo conversions—New Jersey Globe

Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday signed into law a bill that would let some municipalities block converting affordable rental housing units to owner-residence housing.
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6/22/2020 Roseland council agrees to pave, maintain streets in condo complexes—The Progress

6/22/2020 Roseland council agrees to pave, maintain streets in condo complexes—The Progress

The Borough Council approved an ordinance that would allow Roseland to maintain, mill and pave streets owned by condo and homeowner's associations during the mayor and council meeting Tuesday, June 16.
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6/18/2020 Housing Tax Credit Tenants Brace For Evictions Due To Virus—Law360

6/18/2020 Housing Tax Credit Tenants Brace For Evictions Due To Virus—Law360

Thousands of cash-strapped apartment dwellers are bracing for a wave of evictions next month that could worsen the national affordable housing shortage, placing pressure on owners of housing tax credit properties seeking to maintain financial solvency during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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6/17/2020 Spacious and Modern Duplex Condo Complete with Fireplace and Private Outdoor Terrace For Sale in Downtown Jersey City—Jersey Digs

6/17/2020 Spacious and Modern Duplex Condo Complete with Fireplace and Private Outdoor Terrace For Sale in Downtown Jersey City—Jersey Digs

This sun-drenched duplex condo is an apartment apart from all the rest at Dixon Mills in Downtown Jersey City. Unit 402 offers two bedrooms, two fulls baths, and an additional den plus a wood-burning fireplace and private outdoor space across two floors. And convenience is king with deeded parking and a DTJC location in the middle of absolutely everything.
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6/12/2020 Steps For Commercial Real Estate Lenders As Biz Resumes—Law360

6/12/2020 Steps For Commercial Real Estate Lenders As Biz Resumes—Law360

Lenders, just like most of us aren't coming out of quarantine 10 pounds lighter, caught up on Russian classics, or with a cleaned and organized garage, it's clear that borrowers are not going to emerge from any short loan-deferral cocoon looking like a monarch butterfly. Rather than expecting a monarch butterfly, best adjust your expectations and get ready to see a fat caterpillar.
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6/10/2020 Secaucus Man Sold Heroin, Cocaine From Harmon Cove Condo: Police—Patch.com

6/10/2020 Secaucus Man Sold Heroin, Cocaine From Harmon Cove Condo: Police—Patch.com

Secaucus police say this man used his Harmon Cove townhouse on Sea Isle Key to dilute and package cocaine, marijuana and heroin, which he sold.
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6/8/2020 One Park Condos Convenes Roundtable on Future of Real Estate After COVID-19—PRweb

6/8/2020 One Park Condos Convenes Roundtable on Future of Real Estate After COVID-19—PRweb

Cliffside Park luxury condo development One Park Condos in partnership with its developer, DMG Investments, convened a roundtable of top real estate veterans from New York and New Jersey to discuss the future of real estate after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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6/8/2020 Bernardsville condo plan delayed again—Bernardsville News

6/8/2020 Bernardsville condo plan delayed again—Bernardsville News

Public hearings on the "Claremont Manor" proposal for a five-level building with 26 apartments in the business district, which were last held nine months ago, have been pushed back again.
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6/8/2020 NJ Assembly OKs $5B In Bonding Amid Debate On Tax Trigger—Law360.com

6/8/2020 NJ Assembly OKs $5B In Bonding Amid Debate On Tax Trigger—Law360.com

The New Jersey Assembly passed a $5 billion bonding bill for pandemic relief Thursday after debate concentrated on how realistic it was that a clause in the legislation could trigger a statewide property tax if borrowing couldn't be repaid.
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5/21/2020 Existing-Home Sales Wane 17.8% in April—PR Newswire

5/21/2020 Existing-Home Sales Wane 17.8% in April—PR Newswire

Existing-home sales dropped in April, continuing what is now a two-month skid in sales brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Each of the four major regions experienced a decline in month-over-month and year-over-year sales, with the West seeing the greatest dip in both categories.
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5/20/2020 Union says Newport condo looking to cut sick leave, workers’ pay by 20%—nj.com

5/20/2020 Union says Newport condo looking to cut sick leave, workers’ pay by 20%—nj.com

A labor dispute at a Newport residential high rise is turning ugly as the union representing building workers says management wants them to take a 20% pay cut and waive their rights under the state sick leave law.
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5/19/2020 Ethos Specialty launches U.S. real estate liability program—Reinsurance News

5/19/2020 Ethos Specialty launches U.S. real estate liability program—Reinsurance News

Ethos Specialty has announced the launch of a new commercial general liability program for U.S. real estate owners and managers.
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5/19/2020 I moved to N.J. Can I get the Senior Freeze?—nj.com

5/19/2020 I moved to N.J. Can I get the Senior Freeze?—nj.com

Can I get a property tax deduction or credit if I bought a condo in March 2019 when I moved to New Jersey? I am 66 years old.
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5/13/2020 Alone Together: Dispatches from the Jersey Restaurant World—New Jersey Monthly

5/13/2020 Alone Together: Dispatches from the Jersey Restaurant World—New Jersey Monthly

At the end of each month, we send the magazine to the printer confident that, when it lands in your mailbox or local magazine rack a few weeks later, everyday life in New Jersey will not have changed in any fundamental way. This time it’s different.
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5/8/2020 Coronavirus Escape: To the Suburbs—The New York Times

5/8/2020 Coronavirus Escape: To the Suburbs—The New York Times

For some New Yorkers, it’s time to get out of town for good. Cooped up and concerned about the post-Covid future, renters and owners are making moves to leave the city, not for short-term stays in weekend houses, as was common when the pandemic first arrived, but more permanently in the suburbs.
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5/6/2020 High Court Won't Halt Hoboken Riverfront Condo Project—New Jersey Law Journal

5/6/2020 High Court Won't Halt Hoboken Riverfront Condo Project—New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Supreme Court has refused to help Hoboken in its bid to stop construction on a pair of high-rise apartment buildings on a Hudson River pier.
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5/4/2020 NJ hospitals to receive $1.7B in funding, golf courses reopen amid COVID-19 outbreak—

5/4/2020 NJ hospitals to receive $1.7B in funding, golf courses reopen amid COVID-19 outbreak—

Fifty-three New Jersey hospitals, among the hardest hit by COVID-19 in the country, will receive $1.7 billion in funding from the federal government, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Saturday.
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5/1/2020 Green Roof Condominiums Near Sell-Out—Yahoo! Finance

5/1/2020 Green Roof Condominiums Near Sell-Out—Yahoo! Finance

NRIA of Secaucus, NJ announced today that its newest residential complex Green Roof Condominium at 62-68 69th Street in Guttenberg, NJ is nearing a sellout, with 31 of the 39 units under contract even with COVID-19 challenges looming. NRIA has effectively used technology to adhere to government mandates and is conducting virtual tours and closings in place of face-to-face interaction.
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