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2026 Summer Welcome to the Board… Now What? What to Expect in Your New Role
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Common Legal Mistakes Video
Common Legal Mistakes (And How Your Board Can Avoid Making Them)
Webinars/Seminars
2026 Summer Current Issue
Management
Property Management Tales and Takeaways

Property Management Tales and Takeaways
The ever-changing, often unpredictable nature of their industry requires professional property managers to be adaptable.…
Management
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2026 May

Multifamily Pest Management

From Rodents to Roaches
Salary negotiation, money compensation or job wage income, career performance reward, benefit or pay rate, employment incentive, job offer, business people manager negotiate salary with new employee.
Winter 2026

Understanding Management Fees

Minding the Bottom Line
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2025 Summer

Families, Kids & Quality of Life

Managing Safety, Enforcing Rules
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2025 Summer

Surveillance & Security

Privacy vs. Safety in Shared-Interest Communities
Finance
Pink piggy bank, desk calendar and stacks of gold coins on a wooden table. Illustration of the concept of financial planning and retirement preparation

Drafting the Annual Budget

Your Association’s Financial Roadmap
Preparing the annual budget for your condo or HOA isn’t the same as figuring out a budget for a couple, or even a large …
Finance
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2026 May

Fannie Mae Raises the Bar for Reserve Funding

What Buyers Need to Know
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2025 Fall/Expo

Increasing Homeowner Resale Values

Top 10 Ways Boards Can Help
Graduation hat on piggy bank with stack of coins money on wooden background, Saving money for education concept
2024 Fall/Expo

Money Mindfulness

Tips for Keeping Your Association Financially Healthy
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2024 Fall/Expo

Fiduciary Duty Explained

One for All - Not All for One


On The Board
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Board Meeting Owner Forums

How to Keep Them Productive—and Civil
I am often asked by the board members and property managers of my condominium and community association clients to atten…
New member or new employee join social group, team or company. Hiring, fill a vacancy concept.
2026 Summer

Welcome to the Board… Now What?

What to Expect in Your New Role
Abraham Lincoln statue in front of the Illinois State Capital Building in Springfield, Illinois
Winter 2026

New & Proposed Legislation Your Board Should Know About

New & Proposed Legislation Your Board Should Know About
An illustration features a businessman calculating expenses or taxes with a giant calculator, emphasizing the importance of accounting and financial management. The playful yet professional style makes it suitable for use in content, business presentations, or tax related campaigns.
Winter 2026

Yes, Associations Do Pay Federal Income Tax

…and How You File Makes a Big Difference
Boards & Boundaries
2025 Fall/Expo

Boards & Boundaries

How ‘Available’ Should You Be?


Maintenance
Pest control guy exterminating home insects. Male contractor in white protective workwear sprays toxic gas on floor and furniture inside house. Close up disgusting cockroaches trying escape under sofa

Multifamily Pest Management

From Rodents to Roaches
Multifamily living means sharing spaces with neighbors and, unfortunately, it also often means sharing areas with pests …
A residential ceiling showing severe water damage with bubbling, discoloration, and stains, likely caused by a leak. The affected area highlights the urgency for repairs to prevent further structural issues. Ideal for illustrating water damage restoration, home repair services, or property maintenance needs.
2026 Spring

The Battle Against Leaks

Inspection, Detection, Correction
Upscale Urban Living in Chicago: A picturesque row of red brick buildings with modern and traditional architectural details, showcasing luxury apartments and a vibrant city lifestyle.
2026 Spring

Local Façade Law Overview

It’s About Safety
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Winter 2026

Sprucing Up for Spring

Seasonal Walk-Throughs & Maintenance
Two construction workers install a black waterproofing membrane and asphalt bitumen shingle on a flat roof, while another worker stands nearby on top of the building
Winter 2026

Responsible Roofing

A Proactive Approach to Making Your Roof Last


Insurance
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Rising Insurance Premiums

High Costs Force Tough Decisions for Boards

Adequate Community Insurance Coverage

How Much Is Enough?

Insurance in the Multifamily Setting

Knowing Who Covers What is Key

Protecting Board Members from Claims

A Look at Liability & Insurance Coverage

Loss, Insurance, and Claims

A Primer
Design
Close-up of hands cutting upholstery fabric with large scissors while restoring vintage furniture in a workshop.

Updating Your Lobby Furnishings

Reupholster, or Replace?

Lobby Décor

Trendy or Timeless, Your Building’s First Impression

Grey is Gone in '24

Fresh Trends in Common Area Design

Current Trends in Multifamily Design

Quality, Durability, & Texture Reign Supreme

Capital Design Projects

There’s Always Room for Improvement
Organizations
IREM Foundation Establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund

IREM Foundation Establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund

27 Chapters On Board So Far

A Look Inside IREM

Serving the Management Profession

The National Fire Protection Association

Working to Stop Fires Before They Start

SOARing High in Chicagoland

The Streeterville Organization of Active Residents

Keeping it Cool

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engnieers