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Tapping Reserves in a Time of Financial Hardship Finance
Tapping Reserves in a Time of Financial Hardship An Option to (Carefully!) Consider
CAI Report: Only 7% of Pools Opened as Scheduled COVID-19
CAI Report: Only 7% of Pools Opened as Scheduled Health Concerns, Differing Opinions, & Cost Are All Factors
Collections in 2020 COVID-19
Collections in 2020 Why Race Matters
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Reopening Your Community

Reopening Your Community

IREM Offers a Roadmap

Editor’s Note: During this crisis, The Cooperator family of publications will be passing along information, tips, and FA…
Management
COVID-19 Cases Plateauing in Some Areas
May 7, 2020

COVID-19 Cases Plateauing in Some Areas

Not the Time to Relax, Say Experts

COVID-19 Q&A for Condos, HOAs, & Co-ops
March 20, 2020

COVID-19 Q&A for Condos, HOAs, & Co-ops

Keeping Pace With the Crisis

Coronavirus & COVID-19
March 20, 2020

Coronavirus & COVID-19

Practical Considerations for Boards & Management

Emergency Management

Emergency Management

Readiness is Everything

Finance
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As Costs Rise, So Do Carrying Charges

Monthly Fees for Co-ops & Condos Up All Over the U.S.

The Community Associations Institute (CAI) estimates that 74 million Americans live in communities managed by homeowners…
Finance
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As Costs Rise, So Do Carrying Charges

Monthly Fees for Co-ops & Condos Up All Over the U.S.

Tapping Reserves in a Time of Financial Hardship

Tapping Reserves in a Time of Financial Hardship

An Option to (Carefully!) Consider

What to Do About HOA Finances & Arrears During Coronavirus

What to Do About HOA Finances & Arrears During Coronavirus

How Associations Should Respond

Keeping an Often Digital Paper Trail
Winter

Keeping an Often Digital Paper Trail

Best Practices For Maintaining HOA Records



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CAI Releases Statement on Foreclosure Moratorium

CAI Releases Statement on Foreclosure Moratorium

Calls for 'Flexibility, Understanding, and Business Continuity'

Editor’s Note: During this crisis, The Cooperator family of publications will be passing along information, tips, and FA…
Dealing With Coronavirus Exposure
March 26, 2020

Dealing With Coronavirus Exposure

Board Powers & Limitations

Emergency Management

Emergency Management

Readiness is Everything

Vulnerable Residents
March 20, 2020

Vulnerable Residents

Safety for All

Coronavirus & COVID-19

Coronavirus & COVID-19

What Should Condos & HOAs Do?

Emergency Management

Emergency Management

Readiness is Everything

Planning for a rainy day is pretty easy. Have an extra umbrella handy or a waterproof coat, and you’re probably fine. Pl…
Vulnerable Residents
March 20, 2020

Vulnerable Residents

Safety for All

Coronavirus & COVID-19

Coronavirus & COVID-19

What Should Condos & HOAs Do?

Knowing When to Call Your Manager
2014 January

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

Secrets of Successful Managers
2014 January

Secrets of Successful Managers

Communication, Accommodation, Cooperation

Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Tips for Getting Residents Involved, Engaged, & Informed

A few years ago, I was on the phone with a homeowner. He was irate with how his community’s money was being spent. He wa…
Emergency Management

Emergency Management

Readiness is Everything

Vulnerable Residents
March 20, 2020

Vulnerable Residents

Safety for All

Coronavirus & COVID-19

Coronavirus & COVID-19

What Should Condos & HOAs Do?

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful?



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Financial, Physical, & Operational Health

How Does Your Association Measure Up?

In early 2020, our firm was hired to prepare a reserve study for an unremarkable 136-unit, 12-story condominium in south…
Multifamily Cleaning Tips
March 20, 2020

Multifamily Cleaning Tips

Keeping Your Community Safe

Maintaining Air Quality

Maintaining Air Quality

Managing the Indoor Environment

Coronavirus & COVID-19

Coronavirus & COVID-19

What Should Condos & HOAs Do?

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Winter

Elevator Refurbishment

Managing a Major Service Disruption

A Clear View

A Clear View

What’s New in Window Trends and Technology?

Windows can dramatically change any space, from transforming a tiny kitchen into a front row seat to a glorious skyline …
From the Outside In

From the Outside In

Exterior Building Inspections in South Florida

Plumbing the Depths

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains, and Your Building's Water Supply

Of all the modern conveniences we take for granted, perhaps none is as profoundly basic —and indispensable—as indoor pl…
The Art of Picking Professionals
2014 November

The Art of Picking Professionals

To Choose or Not to Choose

Your Building's Anatomy
2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Building Functioning



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Cooperator Expo Western Florida Returns to Tampa

Cooperator Expo Western Florida Returns to Tampa

A Must-Attend for Board Members, Managers, and Condo/HOA Decision-Makers

To Claim, or Not to Claim?

The Insurance Dilemma

Homesharing and Insurance

What Your Board Should Know

Insurance: A Must-Have or Couldn’t Hurt?

Making Smart Yet Affordable Coverage Decisions

Who's Responsible for Repairs?

August 2014, Vol 3, No 8

Design
Splish-Splash

Splish-Splash

Enhancing Your Community with Water Features

Design for All

The Functionality of Universal Design

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The Florida Swimming Pool Association

Training, Education and Professionalism for Pool Administrators

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News

9/12/2023  Realtor: Surfside-inspired safety law swells condo assessments and financial burden—Bay News 9
9/12/2023  Realtor: Surfside-inspired safety law swells condo assessments and financial burden—Bay News 9
The practice of condominium associations skimping on routine maintenance and neglecting to set aside funds for future repairs to save money for unit owners will soon be a thing of the past.
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9/6/2023  A first look at Saltaire, St Petersburg’s newest luxury condo—Tampa Bay Times
9/6/2023  A first look at Saltaire, St Petersburg’s newest luxury condo—Tampa Bay Times
The second-tallest tower in St. Petersburg has finished construction and residents are beginning to move in.
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9/6/2023  Pinellas may enforce structural inspection on aging condos—St. Pete Catalyst
9/6/2023  Pinellas may enforce structural inspection on aging condos—St. Pete Catalyst
The collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, Florida in 2021, which left 98 dead, triggered several legislative actions to prevent similar catastrophic events from recurring – and Pinellas County officials want to adopt the latest set of those building requirements.
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8/31/2023  Caught on camera: Tampa man injected opioid ‘chemical agent’ under family’s door, police say—WFLA News
8/31/2023  Caught on camera: Tampa man injected opioid ‘chemical agent’ under family’s door, police say—WFLA News
After moving into their new condominium in June 2022, Umar Abdullah and expectant wife were ready to welcome their daughter.
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8/22/2023  35-story luxury condo tower Saltaire is now complete in downtown St. Pete—St. Pete Rising
8/22/2023  35-story luxury condo tower Saltaire is now complete in downtown St. Pete—St. Pete Rising
Downtown St. Pete’s newest luxury address has arrived!
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8/22/2023  Clearwater developer plans twin condo towers, among tallest in Tampa Bay—Tampa Bay Times
8/22/2023  Clearwater developer plans twin condo towers, among tallest in Tampa Bay—Tampa Bay Times
Developer Moises Agami is proposing luxury waterfront condos on the southern edge of downtown that, if built, would become the tallest buildings in Clearwater and some of the largest in Tampa Bay.
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8/15/2023  Flagler ex-condo president sentenced to 2 years for secretly video recording woman—Daytona Beach News Journal
8/15/2023  Flagler ex-condo president sentenced to 2 years for secretly video recording woman—Daytona Beach News Journal
A former Flagler County condominium board president apologized and said he was mentally ill before he was sentenced to two years in prison on Monday for using hidden cameras to secretly record a woman visiting a condo.
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8/10/2023  Financial Red Flags for Clients Buying a Condo—RIS Media
8/10/2023  Financial Red Flags for Clients Buying a Condo—RIS Media
Buying a condo can be an exciting step towards homeownership, offering a convenient and often more affordable alternative to traditional houses.
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8/10/2023  St. Petersburg condo may need costly fixes, post-Surfside review finds—Tampa Bay Times
8/10/2023  St. Petersburg condo may need costly fixes, post-Surfside review finds—Tampa Bay Times
It’s been two years since the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside collapsed in the early morning hours, destroying half the building’s units instantaneously and killing 98 people.
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7/25/2023  Rising condo fees cause chaos in Tampa Bay's real estate market—Axios
7/25/2023  Rising condo fees cause chaos in Tampa Bay's real estate market—Axios
The Tampa Bay condo market is right on the edge of becoming a buyers' market, experts say.
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7/25/2023  The Growing Need For Condos For Sale In Tampa, FL—Vents Magazine
7/25/2023  The Growing Need For Condos For Sale In Tampa, FL—Vents Magazine
Tampa, Florida, is a vibrant city known for its beautiful beaches, cultural attractions, and thriving business opportunities.
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7/25/2023  St. Pete approves condo project on a documented toxic site—Bay News 9
7/25/2023  St. Pete approves condo project on a documented toxic site—Bay News 9
City leaders in St. Pete voted unanimously Thursday to allow a new housing project to be built at the old Raytheon site in the Azalea neighborhood near Tyrone Square Mall.
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7/20/2023  Fannie Mae Examines the Future of Condo Lending—MReport
7/20/2023  Fannie Mae Examines the Future of Condo Lending—MReport
Fannie Mae has released a new report revealing their focus on long-term homeownership sustainability, continuously refining our property and underwriting requirements to help set homebuyers up for success.
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7/10/2023  St. Pete condo is an ‘Ultimate House Hunt’ finalist—St. Pete Catalyst
7/10/2023  St. Pete condo is an ‘Ultimate House Hunt’ finalist—St. Pete Catalyst
Two Tampa Bay homes are finalists in HGTV's annual "Ultimate House Hunt” promotion in the “Downtown Dwellings” category.
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7/6/2023  Passing the baton: Related Group is a family affair—Tampa Bay Times
7/6/2023  Passing the baton: Related Group is a family affair—Tampa Bay Times
The topic for the three panelists at the real estate forum in Fort Lauderdale had nothing to do with Millennials.
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6/20/2023  Which HOA Rules Can Be Enforced – and Which Can’t?—U.S. News
6/20/2023  Which HOA Rules Can Be Enforced – and Which Can’t?—U.S. News
HOA complaints are common.
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6/13/2023  Bank OZK Provides $130M Loan for South Tampa Project—Multi-Housing News
6/13/2023  Bank OZK Provides $130M Loan for South Tampa Project—Multi-Housing News
Belpointe OZ has secured $130 million in construction financing for The Aster & Links, a 424-unit mixed-use project in downtown Sarasota, Fla.
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6/5/2023  LIV Development Breaks Ground on Tampa-Area Community—Multi-Housing News
6/5/2023  LIV Development Breaks Ground on Tampa-Area Community—Multi-Housing News
LIV Development is adding another Florida development to its growing multifamily portfolio.
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6/5/2023  Saving For A Rainy Day: How Structural Integrity Reserve Studies Can Protect Condominium Owners—Bisnow
6/5/2023  Saving For A Rainy Day: How Structural Integrity Reserve Studies Can Protect Condominium Owners—Bisnow
In 2021, the east building of the Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida, collapsed due to excessive deterioration that was left in disrepair for many years, claiming the lives of nearly 100 people.
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5/30/2023  Construction begins on Castille Urbana, a 40-unit condo building, on 3rd Avenue South—St. Pete Rising
5/30/2023  Construction begins on Castille Urbana, a 40-unit condo building, on 3rd Avenue South—St. Pete Rising
NJR Construction Group has achieved a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of Castille Urbana, a mid-rise condominium building in Downtown St. Petersburg.
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