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We are all concerned about safety. High Rise management companies and Board members, who have a responsibility to protect the common property, must pay particular attention to security at their properties. A secure condominium means a happier and safer community, and that is what is most important to owners and residents.

Your reserve fund is what helps your community association anticipate its future – and budget for it, too.  In fact it is so important that in North Carolina, sellers must present prospective buyers with a disclosure stating the community’s current reserve balance and the amount in the budget allocated to reserves. 
Establishing this fund can get a little complex. Thankfully, you don’t have to be a fortune teller to read the future of your association...you simply need a good reserve study firm to help. Here’s how you can find the right firm for your community.

We all know the key to physical fitness is to practice moderation and to make smart choices. The same applies to keeping your community association association’s finances healthy! The only thing you have to exercise is good judgment. We’ve created four tips to help you do just that.

Working on the annual budget for your association can be a source of stress, but it can also offer a great opportunity to protect the financial health of both your association and your homeowners. Proper community association management hinges on this financial tool for both short-term and long-term planning, so it’s important to follow some guidelines.

The lazy days of August are moving far too quickly; school will start in North Carolina by the end of the month! As a parent, you know what back to school is all about. Yes, it’s a change in schedule for the kids, but also requires adjustments in your whole world: speeding through homework and last-minute projects, getting everyone out the door in the morning, running back home for left-behind gym clothes, permission slips and backpacks. The good news is that back to school doesn’t have to mean back to insanity. Some organization and prep time can go a long way toward lessening back to school stress – and even make this time of year more fun for everyone. With a few these suggestions from California Closets, the leader in custom home storage solutions and an authority in design, for arranging your household to be more school-friendly, your first day back will earn high marks! 

Summertime and the living is easy…  The weather is beautiful, kids are out of school until the end of August – it’s the perfect chance to go to beaches, camp sites, on cruises and more. There are tons of options to choose from and lots of details to plan for a great summer vacation for everyone. Get out of town and relax around Lake Norman, hike in the Smoky Mountains or hit the beaches of the Outer Banks…. or fly somewhere exotic to really get away from it all.

While fun in the sun might be on your mind, it’s just as important, as a homeowner, to think about the safety and security of the property you’ll be leaving behind. Whether you live in a high-rise condo or in a master-planned community, in Charlotte or Asheville, it’s important to know how to prepare your home for your trip.  No matter where you live, here are some simple tips to help ensure your home is safe and well maintained while you are off enjoying the summer sun.

If you’re in the market for a community association management company, then chances are there are a lot of questions you’re ready to ask. You want to be sure the company you contract with is experienced, knowledgeable, and equipped to handle the specific needs of your association. Granted, there’s no single set of questions you can ask a firm that will ensure they can meet your particular requirements. But there are a few qualities that you can look for in general. Let’s take a look at them here.

Communities that postpone essential maintenance may find that a minor repair can result in a more serious repair, escalating and accruing more costs in the long. These repairs may even need to be accommodated through special assessments. Typically, this happens when a board does not have an established relationship with a dependable property management company that knows how and when to address important maintenance issues.