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Pennsylvania Service Providers

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Banking CIT BankNicole Skaro, EBP, CMCAVice PresidentCommunity Association BankingM: (908) 524-8741Nicole.Skaro@cit.comwww.cit.com Engineering • Reserves Falcon EngineeringDavid Chesky, R.S., P.R.A.95 Mt. Bethel RoadWarren, NJ 07059(908) 378-2043dchesky@falconengineering.comwww.falconengineering.com Insurance PeopleFirst • Acrisure InsuranceDawn M. Becker-Durnin, CSRM, CIRMSVice President, Insurance AdvisorM: (201) 294-2138 Dawn.becker-durnin@insurepeoplefirst.comwww.InsurePeopleFirst.com Legal Ansell Grimm & Aaron, P.C.David Byrne214 Carnegie Center, Suite 112Princeton, NJ 08540(609) 452-3870djb@ansellgrimm.comwww.ansellgrimm.com

Michigan Passes Law Allowing Owners And HOAs To Remove Discriminatory Restrictions From Deeds And Other Recorded Documents

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MAKOWER ABBATE GUERRA VOLLMER: A new Michigan law went into effect on December 13, 2022 called the Discharge of Prohibited Restrictive Covenants Act (“Act”). This Act gives Michigan property owners and Michigan community associations a new and easy way to affirmatively remove discriminatory restrictions from deeds and other recorded documents. If a restriction is found …

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Pennsylvania Management

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Access Property Management Access Property ManagementBarbara Smith4 Walter E. Foran Boulevard(908) 806-2600 bsmith@accesspm.comwww.accesspm.com Acri Community Realty Acri Community RealtyRinaldo Acri290 Perrry Highway Pittsburgh, PA 15229(412) 459-0111 info@acrirlty.com www.acrirlty.com Del Val Property Management Del Val Property ManagementMike Lautensack81 Lancaster Avenue, Suite 218 Malvern, PA 19355(610) 240-9885Mlautensack@delvalproperty.com www.delvalproperty.com F. David Sylvester & Associates F. David Sylvester & …

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Wisconsin Service Providers

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Accounting Michael P. Mullen, CPA Michael P. Mullen, CPA, PLLC 5912 West 35th Street Minneapolis, MN 55416 Phone: (952) 928-3011 mike@cpamullen.com www.cpamullen.com Banking Thomas Engblom, Ph.D, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, ARM, CPM Vice President Regional Account Executive MidwestCIT Group Inc.(312) 209-2623thomas.engblom@cit.comwww.cit.com Insurance Joel Davis, CPCU, CIC, CIRMSCommunity Association Underwriters of America (CAU)2300 North Barrington Road, Suite …

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Fostering Productivity

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NATIONAL:  “It’s not always that we need to do more but rather that we need to focus on less.”- Nathan W. Morris.  Fostering productivity is comparable to a need and want in conjunction with your goals.  Your professional need to be successful What is your professional need to be successful i.e., laptop, working environment, and …

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Leverage The Power Of Committees In Homeowners Association

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MAKOWER ABBATE GUERRA VOLLMER: When you’re shopping for a new place to live, you probably consider a lot of factors – location, schools, taxes, and the community itself. You’re essentially interviewing the neighborhood to see if it’s the right fit for you. But once you move in, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the association …

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9 Party Pitfalls – Before Your Next Condo / HOA Event

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NATIONAL:  According to a recent AssociationHelpNow® livestream audience poll, 60% of participants said they get more compliments than complaints regarding social events they’ve held. However, managers, boards and committee members should be aware of some pitfalls these events present.We asked a panel of professionals who work with community associations about some of the more common …

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4 Reasons Your Michigan Condominium Or Subdivision Association Should Update Its Governing Documents

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MAKOWER ABBATE GUERRA VOLLMER: Governing documents for Michigan community associations serve several functions. The foremost of these functions is to inform members and prospective members of the respective rights and obligations of membership in the association relative to the upkeep of the property and the operation of the community. Good documents serve these needs and …

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Preventing Mold And Water Damage In Your Condominium Association: Proactive Steps For Managers And Boards

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MAKOWER ABBATE GUERRA VOLLMER: From frozen pipes, broken appliance supply lines, to roof leaks and leaking drain pans, in townhome and attached condominiums, these and other sources of water intrusion can quickly wreak havoc for owners and the association if not handled properly and quickly. Whenever you have organic material (such as drywall or wood, …

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Financial Management, Adhering to a Budget and Financial Warning Signs

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Financial Management, 
Adhering to a Budget and
Financial Warning Signs Financial management is perhaps one of the most critical facets of a homeowners association. Financial transactions factor into day-to-day interactions in an HOA, with residents paying dues and vendors providing goods and services. The complexities of an HOA, however, demand a business-like approach to financial matters …

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