Category: On The Board

In a historic turn for national real estate policy, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially became federal law on July 11, 2026. The landmark legislation took an unusual constitutional path to enactment. After clearing the U.S. Sen…

I am often asked by the board members and property managers of my condominium and community association clients to attend open board meetings. I enjoy attending open board meetings because they provide an opportunity to observe how these as…

So you've decided to join your board. Good for you—after all, decisions are made by those who show up! Unless you already have a deep bench of administrative or governing experience, it’s more than reasonable to expect that there will be m…

Even the most harmonious, tight-knit community will eventually experience interpersonal conflict, whether it be between board members, neighbors, or staff members. Come learn how industry pros deal with 'difficult' personalities in a multif…

Join us for an upcoming session designed to equip property managers and board members with practical strategies to align expectations, understand a landscape contract and drive long-term value on you property. This focused, insight-driven p…

Organization and efficiency are earned. This presentation shares strategies designed to assist individuals in identifying their natural talents, as well as their natural hindrances, and then guides you in using those natural talents to opti…

This course reviews three primary options for funding capital-intensive projects. Participants will learn key funding theories and compare the advantages and trade-offs of each approach. The course also emphasizes the value of maintaining a…

This course provides a comprehensive, practical overview of the commercial property insurance claims process, designed to help industry professionals navigate claims with confidence, accuracy, and efficiency. Participants will gain a clear …

Whether you preside over a tight-knit, eight-unit condo on a quiet street in Andersonville, a sprawling association in Edgewater, or a legacy co-op building on the Gold Coast, building credibility and trust with residents is crucial to your…

According to the Community Associations Institute (CAI), legal disputes in condo associations and HOAs most commonly erupt over things like unpaid fees, installing a fence of the wrong height, or painting a house an unapproved color—and the…