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COVID-19
Cleaning Through COVID Maintaining Sanitation—and Sanity—in Multifamily Housing
Security
2020 Winter Examining Safety in Multifamily Properties How Communities Respond to Today’s Threats
Management
2020 Winter Managing Conflict When Boards and Residents Take Sides
COVID-19
Prepping for the Holidays in a Pandemic Co-ops, Condos, & HOAs Create Cheer, Even in Crisis
Maintenance
2020 Winter Securing Air Quality in the COVID-19 Era HVAC, HEPA Filters, & UV Disinfection
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Events
2020 Winter Current Issue
Management

The Challenges of Managing a Distressed Property

Getting Back on Track

Despite the best intentions of board members, residents, and even managers, co-op and condominium properties don’t alway…
Management
Managing Conflict
2020 Winter

Managing Conflict

When Boards and Residents Take Sides

Managing a Distressed Property

Managing a Distressed Property

The Challenge of Getting Back on Track

Community Meetings in the Time of COVID
Fall 2020

Community Meetings in the Time of COVID

Staying Distant Without Disengaging

Supporting Essential Building Workers
Fall 2020

Supporting Essential Building Workers

How to Show Your Staff You Care

Finance

New Jersey #1 in Property Taxes

Typical NJ Household Pays $8,432 Per Year

According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the median annual property tax paid by homeowners was $2,578 i…
Finance
Financing for Condo & HOA Associations

Financing for Condo & HOA Associations

Coping With a Cash Crunch

Tapping Reserves in a Time of Financial Crisis

Tapping Reserves in a Time of Financial Crisis

An Option to (Carefully!) Consider

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?



On The Board
  • Board Operations
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Making—and Enforcing—House Rules

Fairness & Consistency Are Key

It's a common bit for comedians and TV sitcoms: making fun of the ‘condo police’—those neighbors who take it upon themse…
Helping Out in the Age of Coronavirus

Helping Out in the Age of Coronavirus

Lending a Hand Without Overreaching

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

Living by the Rules

Making—and Enforcing—House Rules

It’s a common bit for comedians and TV sitcoms: making fun of the ‘condo police’—those neighbors who take it upon themse…
Handling Harassment in Multifamily Housing
Fall 2020

Handling Harassment in Multifamily Housing

When Trash Talk Turns to Transgression

Vulnerable Residents
2016 December

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

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

Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Tips for Getting Residents Involved, Engaged, & Informed

A few years ago, I was on the phone with a homeowner. He was irate with how his community’s money was being spent. He wa…
Vulnerable Residents
2016 December

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

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



Maintenance
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Cleaning Through COVID

Maintaining Sanitation—and Sanity—in Multifamily Housing

Even though the world has been contending with COVID-19 and its consequences for the better part of a year (and counting…
Securing Air Quality in the COVID-19 Era
2020 Winter

Securing Air Quality in the COVID-19 Era

HVAC, HEPA Filters, & UV Disinfection

Elevator Replacement Projects

Elevator Replacement Projects

Coping With Inconvenience

Multifamily Cleaning Tips

Multifamily Cleaning Tips

Keeping Your Community Safe

Maintaining Air Quality

Maintaining Air Quality

Managing the Indoor Environment

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

Insurance

Should Your Board Carry D&O?

Protecting Decisions Made in Good Faith

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?

Organizations

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

1/13/2021  Landlords’ pandemic protocols range from strict to laissez-faire—Philadelphia Inquirer
1/13/2021  Landlords’ pandemic protocols range from strict to laissez-faire—Philadelphia Inquirer
Brooke Bayer ran through her mental list of must-haves as she searched this fall for an apartment to share with her boyfriend.
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1/12/2021  Morristown’s next development battle: Deep pockets square off near Vail Mansion—Morristown Green
1/12/2021  Morristown’s next development battle: Deep pockets square off near Vail Mansion—Morristown Green
There is a battle, it seems, for every block and corner of downtown Morristown.
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1/6/2021  Suspect Arrested In Apparent Homicide Of Maplewood Woman—Patch.com
1/6/2021  Suspect Arrested In Apparent Homicide Of Maplewood Woman—Patch.com
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office said Tuesday that they have arrested a suspect in the death of a woman yesterday in the Top condos in Maplewood.
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12/22/2020  Sales Launch at Ultra Luxe NJ Gold Coast Condo Solaia—TapInto.net
12/22/2020  Sales Launch at Ultra Luxe NJ Gold Coast Condo Solaia—TapInto.net
Sales have commenced at Solaia, a boutique collection of spacious, luxurious condominiums featuring one-of-a-kind lifestyle and wellness amenities, located in the hidden gem of North Bergen, between Edgewater and Weehawken on the Hudson River waterfront.
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12/22/2020  Sleek Modern, Brand-New Condos in the Heart of Hoboken Now Complete at 515 Jefferson—Jersey Digs
12/22/2020  Sleek Modern, Brand-New Condos in the Heart of Hoboken Now Complete at 515 Jefferson—Jersey Digs
Hoboken’s newest luxury condo building, 515 Jefferson, is waiting for you! These brand-new construction sleek modern finished two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom condos offer the ultimate luxury style living.
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12/18/2020  7 On Your Side warns of real estate scam to steal your savings—ABC 7 News
12/18/2020  7 On Your Side warns of real estate scam to steal your savings—ABC 7 News
7 On Your Side has a warning about a real estate scam that can take your savings in seconds.
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12/18/2020  Sales begin at North Bergen luxury condo building—ROI-NJ.com
12/18/2020  Sales begin at North Bergen luxury condo building—ROI-NJ.com
Sales have begun at a luxury condominium complex in North Bergen, according to developer Skyline Development Group.
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12/15/2020  EV Charging Isn't Getting Easier At Many Multi-Family Properties—Inside EVs
12/15/2020  EV Charging Isn't Getting Easier At Many Multi-Family Properties—Inside EVs
At current growth rates, there will be more than 30 million electric vehicles (EVs) on U.S. roads within a decade, and that was projected before California and New Jersey called for a ban on gas car sales by 2035. So, the question is — where will they all charge?
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12/15/2020  Brown Harris Stevens Launches NJ Brokerage—NJB Magazine
12/15/2020  Brown Harris Stevens Launches NJ Brokerage—NJB Magazine
Brown Harris Stevens, one of the country’s largest privately held brokerages, has officially launched in New Jersey after completing a successful merger with Halstead.
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12/14/2020  One Park Condos Launches LeaseMagnets for Virtual Leasing—PR Web
12/14/2020  One Park Condos Launches LeaseMagnets for Virtual Leasing—PR Web
Luxury development One Park Condos has announced that it is launching a new virtual leasing portal in partnership with LeaseMagnets.
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12/14/2020  Lender sues over botched $200M loan deal with Gold Coast condo developer—Real Estate Weekly
12/14/2020  Lender sues over botched $200M loan deal with Gold Coast condo developer—Real Estate Weekly
CW Capital Management, an affiliate of Alexander Shing’s LA-based Cottonwood Group, is suing a Chinese developer and New York based brokerage for reneging on a $205 million loan deal for a luxury New Jersey condo development.
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12/7/2020  A Rare Offer: Three Brand New Condos Priced to Sell, Village, Jersey City—Jersey Digs
12/7/2020  A Rare Offer: Three Brand New Condos Priced to Sell, Village, Jersey City—Jersey Digs
399 1st Street brings three brand new condos to the market and offers three distinct opportunities that are priced to sell.
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12/7/2020  Tips for buying a house sight-unseen during the pandemic—Market Watch
12/7/2020  Tips for buying a house sight-unseen during the pandemic—Market Watch
My Aunt Deloris had a bold and adventurous nature.
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12/2/2020  Council Could Revoke Plans to Sell Former Orange Police Station to Condo Developer—Jersey Digs
12/2/2020  Council Could Revoke Plans to Sell Former Orange Police Station to Condo Developer—Jersey Digs
Plans to build a condominium complex at the site of a former police station in Essex County might be coming to a halt.
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11/19/2020  Homes For The Holidays: Habitat For Humanity Completes Work On New Condos For 6 New Jersey Families—WLNY News
11/19/2020  Homes For The Holidays: Habitat For Humanity Completes Work On New Condos For 6 New Jersey Families—WLNY News
“Home for the holidays” is taking on a new meaning for six families in New Jersey after Habitat for Humanity completed their brand new condos.
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11/18/2020  Bergen Condo Group Sets Fines, Suspensions For COVID Face Mask Violators—Essex Daily Voice
11/18/2020  Bergen Condo Group Sets Fines, Suspensions For COVID Face Mask Violators—Essex Daily Voice
An Edgewater condominium association has instituted fines and a possible suspension of membership privileges for any residents or guests caught not wearing a face mask in common areas amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in New Jersey.
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11/11/2020  The Summit Condominiums in The Heights Celebrates Art and Community—Jersey Digs
11/11/2020  The Summit Condominiums in The Heights Celebrates Art and Community—Jersey Digs
In September 2019, The Summit brought brand new and expansive condo residences to The Heights in Jersey City and has continued to live up to its name, offering top quality and the views to match.
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11/11/2020  NJ Sues Honeywell Over Contamination From Notorious Hudson River Superfund Site—Cliffside Park-Edgewater Daily Voice
11/11/2020  NJ Sues Honeywell Over Contamination From Notorious Hudson River Superfund Site—Cliffside Park-Edgewater Daily Voice
Decades of toxic pollution continues to contaminate not just a notorious Superfund site along the Hudson River in Edgewater but also the surrounding area, New Jersey state officials charged in a lawsuit against Honeywell International.
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11/10/2020  Bernardsville condo plan facing more revisions—The Bernardsville News
11/10/2020  Bernardsville condo plan facing more revisions—The Bernardsville News
More revisions are in store for the "Claremont Manor" proposal for a five-level apartment building in the business district, now that the site is governed by a new set of zoning standards.
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10/16/2020  Rahway condo units, recently used as apartments, sold for $26.5M—ROI-nj.com
10/16/2020  Rahway condo units, recently used as apartments, sold for $26.5M—ROI-nj.com
A group of 160 condominium units at the Skyview Rahway property has sold for $26.5 million, according to Woodbridge-based real estate firm the Kislak Co. Inc.
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