Commercial and Property Management

What do you think of first when you hear the word “mold”?

Looking ahead, the future of property management will continue to be intertwined with the evolution of proptech.

Are you house-hunting in New York and think you found your dream place? Has the seller accepted your offer and you’re getting ready to seal the deal and move into your forever home? Before you take the keys to your new place and sign on the dotted line, you need to make sure your future

Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States in recent times, has unfortunately caused widespread destruction after raging across the Caribbean into Florida. First starting as a tropical storm, Ian formed in the Caribbean on September 23rd, strengthening to a hurricane just 3 days later. 

A sharp rise in NJ inflation rates have community associations scrambling. Many wonder if rising costs mean an increase in dues? HOA Fee Increases in New Jersey aren’t always a popular decision. Still, with clear communication, you can approach the process in a positive light. The key is transparency and communication. Residents want to maintain

In homeowners associations, a handful of people carry the load for an entire community. So it’s no wonder board members and property managers can feel overworked. Stress and anxiety can become severe problems if left to fester. However, you can take steps now to prevent and ease the causes of HOA burnout in New Jersey.

Maintenance requests can come at the worst times—a leaky faucet in the middle of the night, the HVAC system going down on Christmas. Preventative maintenance for housing communities takes away a lot of stress and anxiety because you can catch issues before they become a real problem. When prevention is a priority, upkeep and improvement

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are the future of driving. In fact, Bloomberg predicts that EVs will account for two-thirds of global car sales by 2040. Installing EV charging stations at multifamily properties is a long-term investment. And, it's easier than you think! Subsidies, grants, and tax credits are affordable pathways to a more sustainable future. FAQ:

New property management tasks emerge with each transition of the season. Tasks such as snow and leaf removal certainly pop out as obvious seasonal maintenance procedures, but every system in your building should be inspected and repaired on a seasonal schedule. Use these tips to keep your year-round property maintenance well planned and executed.

There are many benefits to hiring a community management company to help oversee the maintenance of your community. One of the greatest benefits is the systems and processes that they have in place to make sure that work is handled smoothly, so the association board can focus on other important priorities. When hiring a new […]

It is without a doubt COVID-19 forever altered the world as we know it. To limit the spread of such viruses, people everywhere changed their current habits and adapted to new ones to keep themselves and those around them safe. These changes in habits and procedures are here to stay and affect just about every […]

While some people may be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of property management companies, not many people are aware of their obligations with respect to real estate licensing laws. Although most of a property manager’s time is consumed with resident concerns and upkeep of their properties, they also have to abide by the rules set forth by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission if they wish to rent or lease properties in New Jersey.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter our lives, quarantines and social distancing have become part of our everyday rituals. And while we are far from having the coronavirus under control, many states are taking the first steps to opening back up for business. 

Property Management CompanyIf you're someone who owns multiple properties you've likely thought about hiring a property management company to take care of the day-to-day operations you may not have time to perform.

In spite of the difficulties encountered by the US housing market, stability characterizes the housing market in New Jersey. As revealed in the January 2023 report by NJ REALTORS®, there was a reduction in finalized sales in all property categories. Single Family Closed Sales dropped by 35.0%, Townhouse-Condo Closed Sales declined by 39.6%, and Adult

Part of the job of a residential community board is to promote beauty and curb appeal in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, this can be a contentious issue regarding festive decor. Bright lights and noisy decorations lead to complaints from neighbors. Fortunately, HOA holiday decoration guidelines can limit nuisances.

There's a learning curve when someone first joins a Condo Board or Homeowners Association. Property managers can implement board orientation for new HOA members that walk them through the documents, roles, and financials. It pays to prepare members in advance because a solid orientation process makes onboarding easier for everyone. 

A budget is a robust monetary tool to outline daily spending, allocate costs to specific projects, and save funds for the future. Since organizing the finances takes careful preparation, many boards start community association budget planning early. For example, HOA boards in New Jersey can work with their property manager to gather data and project

Determining the best time of year for painting either the interior or the exterior of a commercial building involves a number of factors. Exteriors, for example, are subject to weather changes such as rain, humidity, and temperature fluctuations. On the other hand, commercial interior painting depends on different factors such as the type of paint

Good communication in a residential community builds relationships between board members, trustees, residents, and property managers. An HOA board is most effective with open discussions and proper information relay. First, develop strong communication within the board of directors. Members need to be on the same page about issues concerning the community. Likewise, open communication with

Some voters are wary of electronic voting in housing communities. They may wonder: how do I know my vote is counted? Could someone hack the system? So let's take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of online voting for homeowners associations, condo boards, master-planned communities.

There are tasks that property management companies, homeowner associations and condo boards must keep up with in order to maintain their properties. By working with the right property management company, you can shift these duties to HOA property management technology platforms that allow you to streamline your day-to-day procedures.

Communication is an important ingredient to building a successful relationship with your community management company. Since they are handling the day-to-day operations of your association, you need to make sure that they keep you informed of challenges with owners, maintenance issues, or matters of legal concern.

If you are in the position of needing to hire someone to look after a portfolio of rental properties or maybe you’re a board member of a homeowners’ association, you probably have a few questions about property management companies. Keeping this in mind, we put together a list of questions to ask a prospective property manager, so that you can make the best possible choice.