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There Has Never Been a Better Time for Co-ops to Refinance
Written by Bill Morris on July 30, 2020
Co-ops stampede to take advantage of historically low interest rates.
Grace Period for Submitting Benchmarking Data Is Set to Expire
Written by Bill Morris on July 29, 2020
Boards have until Saturday to submit their energy and water consumption.
Coronavirus Fatigue Is Not an Option for Co-op and Condo Boards
Written by Ira Brad Matetsky on July 28, 2020
Governance and liability challenges loom, even as the pandemic drags on.
Boards have the power to set rules and shut down the projects of rule breakers.
A Simple New Tool for Calculating Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on July 23, 2020
Here’s the first step toward compliance with the Climate Mobilization Act.
Unmasked revelers lead governor to threaten new shutdowns.
The Flip Tax Dodger
Written by Marianne Schaefer on July 16, 2020
How a board member got out of paying her co-op’s $40,000 flip tax.
Tax revenue from real-estate transactions has begun to rebound.
Here’s How Co-ops and Condos Can Cut Their Energy Bill
Written by Alexander Zafran on July 15, 2020
Energy is not a fixed cost if boards are willing to shop for bargains.
Rent-to-own programs gaining popularity as the city battles the pandemic.
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