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

There have been several recent reports in the media and Blogosphere of lenders and squatters gaining access to Northwest homes vacated through the foreclosure process. If a manager or board notices activity at a vacant home under foreclosure, they should make immediate inquiry. read more

Exploring rental ceilings. read more