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Deferred maintenance vs preventative maintenance
Deferred maintenance vs preventative maintenance: What your building needs to know
Oct 04, 2021
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Effective Training: The Development of a Successful Property Manager
Aug 06, 2021
Comprehensive training gives your property manager the tools they need to support your board and resident needs, while creating operational successes.
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How to change property management companies in Illinois: A guide to duties and roles
Jun 25, 2021
When your community needs to bring a new manager on board, expert guidance from your property management company will make the process smooth.
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Spring in Illinois
Asphalt Repairs: Fixing Winter’s Damage
Mar 19, 2021
As community managers begin inspection, they note the necessary repairs for winter damage as they make their rounds through the community.
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Illinois HOA budget
Guidelines for creating your Illinois HOA budget
Mar 12, 2021
As any board member knows, it can be stressful to work on your annual HOA budget. However, it also provides the opportunity to ensure your community's financial health. These nine tips will help you create an HOA budget that keeps your community on track.
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9 Ways to Foster Enhanced Communications on Your Community Board
Mar 04, 2021
Your role as a board member involves a lot of communications. Whether it’s speaking with a board member or drafting up and email, you may be looking to learn or refine some communications skills.
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Photo of a screen of people on a virtual meeting
Connecting with Your Community: Communication Best Practices
Feb 12, 2021
Effective communication fosters better relationships among board members, your residents and property management company, and keeps all parties well informed. Here are the 4 components of a successful communication plan that create effective outreach to all members of your community.
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How to Hire the Best Property Management Company
Jan 11, 2021
Asessing a new management company takes a few steps. Do it right with our list of best practices for hiring a property management firm.
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Tight piggy bank budget
How to Get the Most Bang for Your Association’s Buck
Jan 08, 2021
When your association's budget is tight, saving even a few hundred dollars is welcome. But what if you could save thousands? Read these tips to improve your association's financial fitness and help you get the most bang for your buck.
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Board Member reviewing budget
A guide to Illinois HOA fees
Jan 04, 2021
Knowing where your assessment money goes is essential to being a savvy association or co-op resident. In this article, we break down the main cost categories.