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2026 Expo Negotiating Management Contracts A Key Piece of Your Community’s Administrative Support
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2026 Expo Facade Inspections Key to Avoiding Accidents & Liability
The CooperatorEvents New Jersey Condo & HOA Expo - April 29 Real Estate Trends
2026 Expo The CooperatorEvents New Jersey Condo & HOA Expo - April 29 Discover Solutions to Keep Your Building Running Smoothly
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2026 Spring The Battle Against Leaks Recognize, Locate, Eliminate
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2026 Expo Ten Essential Insurance Principles Every Board Member and Property Manager Should Understand
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2026 Expo Current Issue
Management
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The Residential Co-ops of Hoboken

Residential cooperatives in Hoboken are few and far between. There isn’t a single authoritative count of co-ops in the c…
Management
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2026 Expo

Cleaning Up After Birds—Some Key Precautions

City Pigeons
2026 Expo

Controlling Pest Birds

From Pigeons to Geese

Negotiating Management Contracts
2026 Expo

Negotiating Management Contracts

A Key Piece of Your Community’s Administrative Support

Changing Management
2026 Winter

Changing Management

Tips for Navigating the Transition

Finance
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Funding & Fiduciary Responsibility

Setting Proper Maintenance Fees

Increasing residents’ monthly fees is never popular, but with insurance, labor, materials, utilities, code compliance an…
Finance
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2026 Winter

Study: NY-NJ Metro Residents Need to Make $141k to Live Comfortably

Tristate Area 5th Highest in the U.S.

Study: Middle-Class NY-NJ Metro Families Pay 3rd Highest Taxes in U.S.
2025 Summer

Study: Middle-Class NY-NJ Metro Families Pay 3rd Highest Taxes in U.S.

Only SF Bay Area is Higher

Debt collection, unpaid fines and tax arrears notices
2025 Expo

The Collections Process

Recovering What’s Owed

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2024 Summer

New Reserve Requirements for NJ Shared Interest Communities

An Interview with Michael S. Simone



On The Board
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Self-Managed Communities vs. Local Laws & Regulations

Self-Managed Communities vs. Local Laws & Regulations

Managing the Maze

Self-managed communities large and small can save a considerable amount of money by bypassing third-party management and…
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2025 Summer

Gauging Management Performance

Communicate, Assess, Discuss & Improve

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2025 Expo

Board Continuity

Getting the Transfer of Power Right

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2025 Spring

Understanding Management Fees

Minding the Bottom Line

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2025 Spring

Handling Mismanagement

Clear Expectations Are Key

Living by the Rules

Living by the Rules

Making—and Enforcing—House Rules

It’s a common bit for comedians and TV sitcoms: making fun of the ‘condo police’—those neighbors who take it upon themse…
Handling Harassment in Multifamily Housing
Fall 2020

Handling Harassment in Multifamily Housing

When Trash Talk Turns to Transgression

Vulnerable Residents
2016 December

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

Cars, Cars Everywhere
2014 January

Cars, Cars Everywhere

How to Effectively Manage Parking

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

Neighbor Noise

Neighbor Noise

When Enough is Too Much

Noise is an acknowledged part of community life, especially in multifamily apartment buildings.  Some noise is external;…
Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Tips for Getting Residents Involved, Engaged, & Informed

Vulnerable Residents
2016 December

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

Keeping Track of Paperwork
2014 February

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing HOA Records

Board/Owner Do’s & Don’ts
2014 February

Board/Owner Do’s & Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful



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Facade Inspections

Key to Avoiding Accidents & Liability

Most municipalities in the U.S. have laws on their books governing how exterior building façades must be inspected, main…
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2026 Spring

The Battle Against Leaks

Recognize, Locate, Eliminate

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2026 Winter

Replacing Intercom Systems

Not Always as Easy as it Seems

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2025 Expo

Stopping Noise Complaints Before They Start

Good Rules + Good Soundproofing

HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY - October 27, 2017: The beautiful brownstones along Garden Street are decorated for Halloween
2025 Spring

Exterior Repair & Maintenance in Historic Buildings

Good Old Things

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Facade Inspections

Key to Avoiding Accidents & Liability

Most municipalities in the U.S. have laws on their books governing how exterior building façades must be inspected, main…
HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY - October 27, 2017: The beautiful brownstones along Garden Street are decorated for Halloween
2025 Spring

Exterior Repair & Maintenance in Historic Buildings

Good Old Things

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Replacing Your Roof?

Consider These Add-Ons

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Cutting-Edge Tech for Building Inspections

AI & Drones Cut Costs, Improve Accuracy

Façade Cleaning
2023 Spring

Façade Cleaning

Safety, Solvents, & Curb Appeal

Plumbing the Depths

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains and Your HOA's Water Supply

Few things illustrate the fragility of modern civilization more clearly than plumbing problems. A broken pipe, a backed…
Boiler Maintenance Basics
2014 November

Boiler Maintenance Basics

The Heat Is On

Your Building's Anatomy
2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Building Community Running

Where's the Money?
2013 November

Where's the Money?

Alternative Funding for Capital Improvements

Live Long and Prosper
2013 November

Live Long and Prosper

Life Spans of Building Systems



Design
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Updating Your Lobby Furnishings

Reupholster, or Replace?

Mailbox & Package Room Design

More Than Just Boxes & Keys

Mailboxes & Package Rooms

Practical Design in the Amazon Age

Grey is Gone in '24

Fresh Trends in Common Area Design

Maintaining Your Hallways

Paint or Wallcovering?

Insurance
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Ten Essential Insurance Principles Every Board Member and Property Manager Should Understand

Responsibilities, Insurance & Protection

A Guide

The Insurance Landscape

Navigating an Historically Hard Market

Directors & Officers Insurance

The Lowdown on D&O

Adequate Community Insurance Coverage

How Much is Enough?

Organizations
IREM Announces Diversity & Inclusion Succession Initiative Leaders

IREM Announces Diversity & Inclusion Succession Initiative Leaders

Program Fosters Leadership & Recognition of Underrepresented Groups

32BJ SEIU President Issues Statement on Pandemic & Police Brutality

"Our Members Find Themselves in Double Jeopardy"

IREM Establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund

27 Chapters On Board So Far

The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association

Keeping the Garden State Green

The National Fire Protection Association

Working to Stop Fires Before They Start

News

5/4/2026  Fire Tears Through Long Branch Condo Building, Displacing Families and Injuring First Responders - Tap Into
5/4/2026  Fire Tears Through Long Branch Condo Building, Displacing Families and Injuring First Responders - Tap Into
Multiple condominium units were damaged and several residents were displaced after a fire broke out Sunday night, April 26, at Arbor Terrace Condominiums on Greens Avenue, authorities said.
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4/29/2026  RED BANK: Condo Project Stalls, Then Starts – Again - Red Bank Green
4/29/2026  RED BANK: Condo Project Stalls, Then Starts – Again - Red Bank Green
Construction on a riverfront condominium that was shut down by the borough in February appeared to resume Monday after the borough issued a notice last week stating the violations had been abated.
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4/23/2026  Condo in historic Hudson Tea Building sells for record-setting $4.75M - Northjersey.com
4/23/2026  Condo in historic Hudson Tea Building sells for record-setting $4.75M - Northjersey.com
A one-of-a-kind corner residence with breathtaking views of the New York City skyline recently set real estate records in Hudson County.
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4/21/2026  Waterfront condo sets new Hoboken record with $4.8M sale - Real Deal
4/21/2026  Waterfront condo sets new Hoboken record with $4.8M sale - Real Deal
A condo on the waterfront in Hoboken just set a new city record. The apartment at 1500 Hudson Street traded on Friday for $4.75 million, marking the priciest condo sale ever achieved in the New Jersey locale, according to brokers involved in the deal. The sale works out to roughly $1,500 per square foot.
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4/16/2026  The Studio Brings Luxury Condos to Hoboken’s Historic Recording Studio Site - Jersey Digs
4/16/2026  The Studio Brings Luxury Condos to Hoboken’s Historic Recording Studio Site - Jersey Digs
Discover a new rhythm of life at The Studio. Presented by Victor Jalinos, Broker Associate at Corcoran Sawyer Smith, this collection of refined Hoboken residences rises from the former site of Water Music Studios, the storied independent recording studio that shaped the city’s creative landscape for more than three decades. During its celebrated run, the studio welcomed an impressive roster of artists, including Beyoncé, Shakira, Cyndi Lauper, Taking Back Sunday, and U2.
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4/14/2026  Two-Bedroom Corner Condo With Sweeping Manhattan Views and Terrace Hits the Market at Hoboken’s W Hotel - Jersey Digs
4/14/2026  Two-Bedroom Corner Condo With Sweeping Manhattan Views and Terrace Hits the Market at Hoboken’s W Hotel - Jersey Digs
Refined living and spectacular views take center stage at this waterfront address. Situated within the world-class W Hotel and Residences, this two-bedroom and two-and-a-half bathroom condominium offers an unsurpassed level of luxury with a private terrace and immediate access to resort-style amenities.
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4/10/2026  This Penthouse on the Jersey Shore Has Unobstructed Views of New York City and the Ocean - Mansion Global
4/10/2026  This Penthouse on the Jersey Shore Has Unobstructed Views of New York City and the Ocean - Mansion Global
Perched atop a premier condo building on the Jersey Shore, this combined penthouse unit with wraparound terraces offers unobstructed Manhattan views along with an under-an-hour commute to the city via high-speed ferry.
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4/8/2026  How do we make NJ homes affordable? This law is trying to do just that - Asbury Park Press
4/8/2026  How do we make NJ homes affordable? This law is trying to do just that - Asbury Park Press
Despite widespread grumbling that New Jersey's affordable housing law will lead to overcrowding, about 80% of Monmouth and Ocean County towns are on track to comply and meet their obligations during the next decade, said officials with Fair Share Housing Center, an advocacy group
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4/3/2026  Jersey City’s 77 Hudson Offers Rare Three-Bedroom Corner Penthouse With Unobstructed Manhattan Views - Jersey Digs
4/3/2026  Jersey City’s 77 Hudson Offers Rare Three-Bedroom Corner Penthouse With Unobstructed Manhattan Views - Jersey Digs
Wake up to natural light and breathtaking views in this extremely rare, three-bedroom southeast corner residence. Situated within one of Jersey City’s most sought-after condominium buildings, Penthouse 4805 of 77 Hudson is a custom-designed residence that embodies the meaning of luxurious living.
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4/1/2026  14 people displaced after fire damages Haddonfield, New Jersey condo building - MSN
4/1/2026  14 people displaced after fire damages Haddonfield, New Jersey condo building - MSN
Over a dozen residents have been displaced after a two-alarm fire damaged a condo building in Haddonfield, New Jersey, Thursday morning, officials said.
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3/27/2026  Homeowner shares frustrating reason their HOA is stonewalling a rooftop solar project: 'Can they legally do that?' - Yahoo
3/27/2026  Homeowner shares frustrating reason their HOA is stonewalling a rooftop solar project: 'Can they legally do that?' - Yahoo
One New Jersey homeowner was frustrated when they went through the appropriate channels to get their solar panel installation approved and were told that they might have to wait years to begin the project.
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3/26/2026  Concordia Named CAI‑NJ Community of the Year; Community Manager Earns Statewide Honor - PR Newswire
3/26/2026  Concordia Named CAI‑NJ Community of the Year; Community Manager Earns Statewide Honor - PR Newswire
FirstService Residential, North America's leading residential community management company, received two prestigious honors from the Community Associations Institute's New Jersey chapter (CAI‑NJ) at its annual awards ceremony on February 19.
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3/20/2026  Looking to buy a home in an HOA? How they work, and what to consider - NorthJersey.com
3/20/2026  Looking to buy a home in an HOA? How they work, and what to consider - NorthJersey.com
During your home search, you've likely seen listings that mention an "HOA" — or Home Owners Association. But besides the fact that it comes with a mandatory fee, most people don't know what it means to live in a place that requires you to join one.
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3/18/2026  Asbury Park OKs 30-Year PILOT Tax Abatement for Mixed-Use Development with Affordable Housing - Jersey Digs
3/18/2026  Asbury Park OKs 30-Year PILOT Tax Abatement for Mixed-Use Development with Affordable Housing - Jersey Digs
The Asbury Park City Council recently voted to approve a financial agreement for a redevelopment project at the corner of Memorial Drive and Springwood Avenue, near the city’s train station.
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3/11/2026  New Boutique Condos for Sale in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette Neighborhood - The Hoboken Girl
3/11/2026  New Boutique Condos for Sale in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette Neighborhood - The Hoboken Girl
A new design chapter is unfolding in Bergen-Lafayette, bringing a refined aesthetic to the Jersey City neighborhood. Located at 105 Atlantic Avenue, this boutique, four-story development brings a fresh, intentional approach to modern living. This property, now for sale, features two expansive duplex condominiums, thoughtfully designed to maximize light, scale, and livability.
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2/27/2026  Help on the way for Atlantic City woman struggling more than a month after condo fire - CBS
2/27/2026  Help on the way for Atlantic City woman struggling more than a month after condo fire - CBS
After an Atlantic City high-rise building fire, one woman is still learning how to live without a home. Ryan Hughes reports.
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2/25/2026  Homeowner shares frustrating reason their HOA is stonewalling a rooftop solar project: 'Can they legally do that?' - The Cool Down
2/25/2026  Homeowner shares frustrating reason their HOA is stonewalling a rooftop solar project: 'Can they legally do that?' - The Cool Down
One New Jersey homeowner was frustrated when they went through the appropriate channels to get their solar panel installation approved and were told that they might have to wait years to begin the project. Going solar is an extremely effective way to save money on your utility bills. If you're planning to install panels on your home, EnergySage's free tools can help you get quick installation estimates online and compare quotes.
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2/18/2026  One of Port Liberté’s Largest Townhomes Hits the Jersey City Market - Jersey Digs
2/18/2026  One of Port Liberté’s Largest Townhomes Hits the Jersey City Market - Jersey Digs
Waterfront promenades and canal-lined streets set the scene in one of Jersey City’s most sought-after private enclaves: Port Liberté. Situated within this luxurious community is an impressive, five-bedroom townhouse with a private boat slip and access to resort-style amenities, all within minutes of Downtown Jersey City.
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2/6/2026  New Jersey City Seeks To Use Eminent Domain To Turn 1940s Sears Building Into Luxury Apartments - Realtor.com
2/6/2026  New Jersey City Seeks To Use Eminent Domain To Turn 1940s Sears Building Into Luxury Apartments - Realtor.com
A New Jersey city wants to turn a historic 1940s art deco building that was formerly a Sears Roebuck and Co. store into a mixed-use project with up to 325 apartments, retail space, and more.
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1/28/2026  Asking Eric: Friends shunned me after I questioned the HOA bylaws and procedures - NJ.com
1/28/2026  Asking Eric: Friends shunned me after I questioned the HOA bylaws and procedures - NJ.com
DEAR ERIC: For the past 10 years, a core group in our Homeowners’ Association (HOA) has been very close. We get together on weekends, have meals together, attend HOA events and even go on vacations with each other. One member of our group is the HOA president and has held that position for more than 20 years...
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