Barker Martin is compiling data from Washington and Oregon condominium and homeowner associations in order to provide anonymous and confidential survey results on management and governance best practices, pitfalls, protocols and procedures. read more

In the the spirit of ushering out the old and welcoming in the new year, I suggest community associations consider adopting New Year's resolutions for 2011. read more

Whether cash or accrual, the industry insiders who responded to the Linked-In inquiry universally agreed that in today's turbulent economic climate, a condominium or homeowner association should include a bad debt line item in their annual budget. read more

Numerous community association industry experts, from managers to CPAs, recommend that condominium and homeowner associations utilize a bad debt line item in their budgeting process. read more

As the economy continues to sputter with unemployment and foreclosure rates remaining at record levels, there is a recent spike in conflict between condo and HOA homeowners and boards of directors. read more