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Managing Great (and Unrealistic) Expectations
Written by Paula Chin on May 05, 2016
When shifting from self- to professional management, some boards expect the moon.
Hourly Rate or Monthly Retainer?
Written by Emmet Pierce on May 04, 2016
Which is the smart way for your board to pay for legal advice?
The Top 10 No-No's for Board Newbies
Written by Jim Glatthaar and Katrine Beck on May 03, 2016
These are a few of the missteps board neophytes should try to avoid.
Week by Week: May 2
May 02, 2016
Reforming the city's tangled real estate tax system may be getting harder and harder, but luckily it's getting easier to charge electric cars.
Why Can't You Get a Reverse Mortgage?
May 02, 2016
Because you live in a co-op.
Tech Tools That Save Paper, Time, Space – and Money
Written by Frank Lovece on April 29, 2016
It’s a brave new digital world for boards and managers.
An Extra Pair of Eyes and Ears for Your Super
Written by Emmet Pierce on April 20, 2016
JunctionBox detects building system failures before they get out of hand.
When the Elevator Makes Local Stops
April 26, 2016
It’s Passover, so get used to those pokey Sabbath elevators.
Week by Week: April 25
April 25, 2016
What to do when residents want to combine apartments or get a support dog: the newest stories from our app will help boards deal with these tricky challenges.
The Money Laundry Is Closed
Written by Gary M. Stern on April 21, 2016
New rule barring anonymous cash buyers is a boon to co-op and condo boards.
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