Category: HOA Living

With many associations currently earning significant interest income on their reserve accounts, it may come as a surprise that associations have to pay federal income taxes on that income. Even more surprising is that the applicable tax rat…

In our current environment of steeply rising costs, it’s more important than ever to safeguard your reserves to ensure that your association has sufficient funds available for immediate and future capital projects.  Unfortunately, many ass…

The National Housing Conference (NHC)’s Paycheck to Paycheck database is a free tool illustrating "the ability – or lack thereof – of working families to purchase or rent a home in metropolitan areas across the country by comparing wage…

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…

The CooperatorEvents Chicagoland Expo is returning to the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont on Wednesday, May 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., offering a full day of workshops, seminars, networking, and more. And, as always, r…

Even with new home sales rising thanks to builder incentives and a shift toward lower-priced homes, sky-high prices and economic instability continue to suppress overall housing market activity, according to a recent report in The Wal…

Homeownership stands as a cornerstone of the American dream, providing individuals and families with the opportunity to accumulate wealth and maintain relatively consistent housing costs over time. The financial stability derived from homeo…

Whether you’re a manager or a board member, running a co-op, condo, or HOA has never been an easy job. There’s always a capital project to fund, a contractor to hire, a dispute to resolve, a leak to repair … the list can feel endless.  Tha…

Imagine your dream home. Maybe it’s a beautiful apartment in the sky, or a dramatic townhouse overlooking a lake or golf course. Maybe it includes a state-of-the-art gym or pool—or both—only steps or floors away. In the mood for a movie? Wh…