HOME Reserves – Inflation Modeling When it comes to long-term planning, community associations rely heavily on reserve studies to anticipate major repair and replacement costs over time. But a key factor that can shake even the most carefully laid plans? Inflation. Inflation modeling plays a critical role in the reliability of reserve projections—especially over a …
HOME People You Don’t Mess With • Welfare Check Liabilities • Get Social to Get Work Stuff Done • Question and Answers • – June 11 Session times are estimates. 10:20 AM – 10:55 AM EDT: Top 12 People You Don’t Want To Mess With Some of the most destructive people in your community aren’t …
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HOME Construction Minute–“Slope or Nope” How to Spot Bad Gutter Work Before It Becomes a Big Problem By AssociationHelpNow®Featuring: Raymond Dickey (AssociationHelpNow) & Todd Vignola (Add Ventures) Installing a five-foot section of gutter may seem like a no-brainer. Just slope it slightly and let gravity do the rest, right? But extend that to a hundred …
HOME Large HOA Condo Projects: All at Once vs Breaking It Up Raymond Dickey recently asked Michelle Baldry, PE, PRA, RS from Reserve Advisors. — Video, PDF Links Below — When a condominium association is facing a major repair or replacement project—like roofing, paving, or siding—one of the first decisions is whether to tackle the …
HOME Events VIDEOS YOUTUBE Contact 2025 First Edition of the Livestream HOA and Condo Book NO CHARGE – 129 Pages Order book Managers and board members should take a moment to email and request their copy of the 2025 First Edition of the Livestream HOA and Condo Book because it’s more than just a recap—it’s …
HOME JUNE 4 Session times are estimates 10:20 AM – 10:55 AM EDT: Strategic RFPs and Rock-Solid Contracts with No Surprises: This session highlights why clear contract terms, well-structured RFPs, and proper documentation are essential to getting the services your association pays for—and ensuring maximum protection. Board members and managers will also learn how to …
HOME Don’t Guarantee Caulking Failure By AssociationHelpNowFeaturing: Raymond Dickey (AssociationHelpNow) & Todd Vignola (Add Ventures) When it comes to re-caulking projects on buildings, too many boards and managers walk away with a cosmetic fix—only to face premature failure of the joint repairs a year or two later. Why? Because essential quality control steps were skipped. …
HOME Raymond Dickey recently asked Michelle Baldry, PE, PRA, RS from Reserve Advisors. “Should your reserve study have assessed the actual capacity of your existing electrical infrastructure relative to modern and future usage—like EV charging stations, heat pumps, or solar?”, asked Ray. Michelle said “No” and explained that reserve studies are visual, non-invasive inspections. They’re …
HOME This summary was generated by ChatGPT and has not been verified for accuracy: Governor Ron DeSantis has signed significant condominium reform legislation aimed at enhancing building safety and financial transparency across Florida. Prompted by the tragic Surfside condo collapse, the new laws mandate regular structural inspections and require condominium associations to maintain sufficient reserve …
In community associations, boundaries matter. Managers and board members alike are often asked to go above and beyond—but not every request should be honored. From personal… HOME When Managers and Boards Should Say “No”By AssociationHelpNow® YouTube: https://youtu.be/qDxq_Ji8fKw GoToWebinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/4478001245098939822 Article PDF: https://files.constantcontact.com/8d350562101/c59035d9-b3e6-4955-a377-14870d2df038.pdf In community associations, boundaries matter. Managers and board members alike are often asked to …