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Effective vendor management
Effective vendor management for condominiums
Oct 16, 2024
Vendor management is an important aspect of condominium board business. From selecting the right vendors, to maintaining those important relationships, find out how your board can be effective in vendor management.
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Effective communication for community engagement
Effective communication for community engagement
May 06, 2024
Communication is vital to engaging the community and building solid relationships. So, what should your condominium board do to ensure effective communication?
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Best places to live in Calgary and Edmonton
Your guide to the best places to live in Calgary and Edmonton
Mar 27, 2024
Both Calgary and Edmonton boast a versatility that accommodate diverse lifestyles and aspirations. But which neighbourhood is right for you? In this article we break down what popular neighbourhoods in Calgary and Edmonton have to offer.
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The pros and cons of living with a roommate
The roommate dilemma: Exploring the pros and cons of co-living
Mar 27, 2024
In order to feel financially stable in your home, it's becoming more common place to live with a roommate. But is this the right call for you? In this article we break down the pros and cons of co-living.
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how to set pet policies for your community
Setting reasonable pet policies for your condominium: What you need to know
Mar 13, 2024
Pet owners love their pets, but not everyone else feels the same. When people live in multi-family communities it is imperative to create a balance for all residents, whether they have furry companions or they don't. How can this be achieved? A good start is clear bylaws and pet policies that consider the needs of all.
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Enforcing condominium policies
Four Tips for successful condominium policy enforcement
Feb 26, 2024
Nobody wants to be responsible for the task of ensuring all the strata rules are being followed. Learn how your strata council can enforce policies in a way that is fair, polite, and doesn't create conflict within the community.
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Condominium corporation budget planning
Creating condominium corporation budgets: What to consider
Dec 13, 2023
Creating an efficient budget for your condominium corporation can be a challenge. Advanced preparation is critical to making your budget a valuable financial tool for the success of your community. So, what do you need to consider?
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Condominium holiday decor policies
Four ways to set decoration policies for your condominium corporation without being a grinch
Nov 20, 2023
Lights, candles and wreaths, oh my! The most decorated season of the year is arriving, with celebrations from many cultures and faiths coinciding in the next few months. For condo communities, the desire to deck the halls can clash with the rules of the corporation. Follow these tips to maintain a festive community without décor running amok.
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Preventive maintenance planning for condominium corporations
How a preventive maintenance plan can keep your condominium from walking on thin ice
Nov 13, 2023
Cold weather will soon be upon us, so now is the time to make sure your condominium maintenance program is on track. As brutal as Alberta winters can be, you certainly don't want to discover a leak in your roof during a heavy snowfall or have a boiler stop working during a record cold spell.
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Preventing issues in your condominium when snowbirds fly the coop
Preventing issues in your condominium corporation when snowbirds fly the coop
Nov 08, 2023
As Albertans anticipate spending the winter months knee-deep in snow and freezing temperatures, it's likely that some residents in your condominium corporation community are anticipating spending some of their winter in a warmer climate.