Keeping lobby spaces attractive and up-to-date often requires more than a fresh coat of paint and seasonal floral arrangements. One key component is the lobby décor; the furniture and furnishings that fill out the space and make it appealin…

On July 4th, the “Big Beautiful Bill” was signed into law, making significant changes to the nation’s tax and benefits systems and expanding certain housing and economic development policies. According to a statement from the National Housi…

Boards and managers are responsible for handling the day-to-day business of their communities—and that includes contracting with vendors and service providers. Whether it's for a new management company, a major capital project, or the guy w…

This course provides community association board members and property managers with practical insight into the importance of reserve studies and long-term capital planning. Attendees will learn how proactive planning supports fiduciary resp…

This presentation will walk participants through common surface issues, and how managed paint cycles can prolong asset life. With visuals of common surface issues displayed, participants will be provided important points of consideration to…

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular - and more common - nationwide, many multifamily communities have concerns about safety, infrastructure, and the law around EVs. This expert panel will present a broad overview of the technical…

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2025 CooperatorEvents Chicagoland Spring Expo. Your enthusiasm, insights, and engagement helped make the event an incredible success.  To our exhibitors—your expertise, innovation, and…

According to a recent item on Global News Wire, Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey ® (PMMS) on May 15 showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.81%. "The 30-year fix…

Q. I was a member of our three-person association condo board for approximately one year. I resigned after I realized the other two people were having secret meetings and making decisions without my input, and bringing their 2-to-1 vote t…

While the pandemic may have turbocharged the use of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other virtual platforms for multifamily residential boards, the shift toward digital meeting tools has outlasted the crisis itself. For condominium and community…