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Keeping Your Condo Community Relevant in Alberta
Oct 24, 2016
It is important for condominium boards to consider ways to keep their corporations relevant in an ever changing world. Complacency can make your community less desirable to residents and prospective home owners. Consider these five tips to help your multi-family property continue to flourish.
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Bubbles with dollar signs, Condo budget
Six Simple Steps to Develop Your Condo Budget
Oct 20, 2016
A good budget provides the framework for the successful operation of a condominium corporation. Sometimes condo board members are daunted by this important undertaking. We have broken the task down into manageable steps to help you create a financial plan that will accomplish your goals.
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Cat and dog
Tips for Improving Your Dog’s Behaviour and Keeping the Peace at Your Condo
Oct 12, 2016
You love your dog and want him to be accepted by your neighbours. However, he has a few bad habits that sometimes make him less-than-welcome in your multi-family community. Don’t despair, often the difference between a not-so-good dog and a good community citizen is as simple as training. Here are seven tips that will help you strengthen the relationship between you, your dog and the people around you.
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Encouraging More Homeowners to Volunteer
Sep 29, 2016
Volunteerism is vital to the success of a condominium corporation. The board is made up of volunteer homeowners as are any committees that may be formed. Even though volunteering is important, it is often difficult to convince people to step up. Here are five tips to help encourage more residents to become involved.
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A mid-rise condo with 2 units on fire
Fire Prevention and Safety for High- and Mid-rise Condo Dwellers
Sep 13, 2016
Many condo residents love the lifestyle that comes with living in a high- or mid-rise condominium building. It could be the amenities, the views or the convenience that attracts them, but there’s no question that for some it’s the right choice. But how often do people think about fire safety? It’s important to plan for the event that we all hope will never happen to us – here are a few things to consider to be prepared for a fire emergency.
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Condo board members dressed in suits having a meeting in the cofference room and laughing
5 Ways to Stop Disagreements from Taking Over Your Board Meetings
Aug 31, 2016
If you’ve ever been a volunteer board member, you probably know the importance of board meetings. However, sometimes they are not as productive and professional as they could be. Delicate situations can arise. To keep your meetings focused, respectful and collaborative, put these helpful tips into practice.
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Man laying on the lawn in front of house lifting his child into the air
The Condo Residents’ (Unofficial) Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
Aug 12, 2016
Life in a multi-family community is much more pleasant when residents and leaders each understand their individual rights and responsibilities. As in all aspects of life, respect for each other and adherence to the rules are key components to successful community relations.
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Hands pulling documents from an organized file cabinet
Drowning in Paperwork? Six Guidelines for Getting it Organized
Aug 09, 2016
We all know that “organizing paperwork” is not at the top of most people’s list of things-to-do. Most likely we also know that it suddenly achieves high importance when we have to ask ourselves “now where did I see/put that?” When speaking of the documents of a condominium corporation, it is imperative that these be accessible and up-to-date when they are needed. These six guidelines will help you get it organized.
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what you should consider when moving to a high-rise condo
Should You Consider Moving to a High-Rise Condo?
Aug 04, 2016
There are many things to consider when it is time to move. Maybe you’re moving to a new neighbourhood or a new city. What if you want a complete lifestyle change and are thinking about leaving your single-family home or townhome and considering moving to a high-rise condominium? Depending upon your goals, this may or may not be the right move for you.
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Committee members sitting around a table, smiling and looking at documents
Five Elements of Successful Committees
Aug 02, 2016
In order for condominium committees to be successful, the board of directors must provide planning, structure and clear communication to the volunteer committee members. Consider these five points to ensure your next committee is focused, productive and an asset to your corporation.