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Fixing the So-Called “Fixed” Costs at Co-ops and Condos
Written by Bill Morris on June 03, 2019
Stephen Doherty found a way to shave his co-op’s electricity bill.
The Secrets to a Successful 40-Year Marriage
Written by Bill Morris and Kaya Laterman on May 31, 2019
A co-op board and its manager are nearing their golden anniversary.
Operation Elevator: A Co-op Board Prepares for Battle
Written by Marianne Schaefer on May 15, 2019
Upgrading both elevators becomes a military operation.
The First Baby Steps of a 40-Year-Old Co-op
Written by Bill Morris and Kaya Laterman on May 07, 2019
Board members and management have stuck together since 1979.
This 40-Year-Old Co-op Knows the Perks of Continuity
Written by Bill Morris and Kaya Laterman on May 06, 2019
Co-op still has original board members and management company.
Can a Co-op Board Ban Kids From the Backyard?
Written by Ann Farmer on May 02, 2019
Boards cannot discriminate when making new rules.
Even White-Glove Co-ops Are Trying to Woo Millennials
April 30, 2019
Co-op boards are adding amenities, loosening financial requirements.
Co-op Bans Kids From the Back Yard
April 03, 2019
In making rules, co-op boards must consider needs of all shareholders.
Co-op Short-Circuits Its "Fixed" Electricity Costs
Written by Bill Morris on March 27, 2019
Enertiv monitors pinpoint electricity usage and potential trouble spots.
The Edgewater Co-op Fixes a Communication Breakdown
Written by Paula Chin on February 22, 2019
The board didn't listen to shareholders. That has changed.
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