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Management

How Self-Managed Communities Manage Their Business

Staying Smart & Solvent

One of the certainties of living in a co-op, condo, or HOA is that despite all having an equal stake in the financial an…

Management

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Winter 2025

Managing Diverse Communities

Building Bridges & Making Every Voice Count

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Winter 2025

Clear Communication

From Digital Portals to Personal Connections

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2024 Fall

Managing Aging Residents

Adapting to Changing Needs

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2024 Fall

Fiduciary Duty Explained

One for All—Not All for One

Finance

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New Reserve Requirements for NJ Shared Interest Communities

An Interview with Michael S. Simone

In response to the 2021 Surfside Condominium tragedy in Florida, many states and municipalities have adopted, are consid…

Finance

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2024 Summer

Financial Literacy for Board Members

Knowing More = Governing Better

Miami Beach Surfside, FL, USA - June 26, 2021: Champlain Towers remains 2 days after collapse owners personal belongings visible hanging from the units

New Law Sets Reserve Requirements for NJ Communities:

An Interview With Attorney Michael S. Simone

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The Uncertainties of Refinancing Your Underlying Mortgage

Today’s Interest Market Poses Challenges

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Don't Bet on Flip Taxes

A Slower Market = Less Revenue for Buildings

On The Board

The Role of the Board President

Your Community’s Chief Administrator

Just as a ship cannot steer without its captain, a board cannot function effectively without its president. As the admin…

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2024 Fall

Commercial Leases in Co-ops

Tips for Maximizing a Valuable Asset

2024 May

Boards & Boundaries

How ‘Available’ Should You Be?

2024 May

Holding Orderly, Efficient Annual Meetings

It’s Not as Hard as It Seems!

2023 Fall

Board Packages & Interviews

The Good, the Bad, & the Illegal

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…

Fall 2020

Handling Harassment in Multifamily Housing

When Trash Talk Turns to Transgression

2016 December

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

2014 January

Cars, Cars Everywhere

How to Effectively Manage Parking

2014 January

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

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

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

Tips for Getting Residents Involved, Engaged, & Informed

2016 December

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

2014 February

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing HOA Records

2014 February

Board/Owner Do’s & Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful

Maintenance

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The Slush is Coming

Time to Start Winterizing Your Entry Hall or Vestibule

As the leaves change and the weather cools, it’s time to make like the squirrels and start preparing for winter. For sha…

2024 May

Liability, Responsibility…and Lint

Who's in Charge of Your Laundry Room?

New Law Sets Reserve Requirements for NJ Communities:

An Interview With Attorney Michael S. Simone

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2024 May

Spring Awakening

Sprucing Up for the Season

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2024 May

Does Curb Appeal Really Matter?

Maximizing Aesthetics, Morale, & Value

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Replacing Your Roof?

Consider These Add-Ons

As we move toward spring and summer, major capital improvement projects become the focus for many co-op and condominium …

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Cutting-Edge Tech for Building Inspections

AI & Drones Cut Costs, Improve Accuracy

2023 Spring

Façade Cleaning

Safety, Solvents, & Curb Appeal

Jersey City, NJ, USA - February 15, 2023: modern buildings at morning in Jersey City, United States

2023 Spring

Dealing With Major Façade Projects

In Condos & Co-ops, the “F” Word is “Façade”

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Structural & Facade Inspections Now Mandatory for Jersey City Buildings

Florida Collapse Still Impacting Condos Nationwide

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…

2014 November

Boiler Maintenance Basics

The Heat Is On

2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Building Community Running

2013 November

Where's the Money?

Alternative Funding for Capital Improvements

2013 November

Live Long and Prosper

Life Spans of Building Systems

Design

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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?

Functional Design for Common Spaces

Every Building is Different

Insurance

Directors & Officers Insurance

The Lowdown on D&O

Adequate Community Insurance Coverage

How Much is Enough?

Insurance Premiums Skyrocket

90% of Multifamily Communities Report Paying More - What's to Blame?

Insurance in the Multifamily Setting

Knowing Who Covers What is Key

Hurricane Season is Here

Is Your Co-op or Condo Prepared?

Organizations

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

2/12/2025 Hilton to return to Atlantic City as part of a new hotel-condominium project, developer says - NJ.com

Colosseo Atlantic City Inc. has plans to rehabilitate the former Atlantic Club Casino, a boardwalk property that has been vacant since closing in 2014, turning one tower into 100 condominiums while the other tower will be hotel rooms.
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2/5/2025 NJ takes over supervision of former Atlantic Club; developer confident project will move forward - The Press of Atlantic City

A New York developer is confident his plan to transform a vacant former casino into a hotel-condominium complex will move forward now that New Jersey has taken over supervision of the project.
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1/29/2025 Worker crushed to death by concrete slab at NJ condo building - NJ 101.5

Roofs can be dangerous but in the case of a roofing worker who lost his life this week, it was a ground-level staircase that proved deadly.
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1/22/2025 Kushner Wants To Build New Round Of Luxury Condos In Long Branch - Patch

Kushner Companies is abandoning plans to build what would have been their third hotel in Long Branch, and now wants to build a luxury condo building there instead.
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1/16/2025 Red Cross helps hundreds displaced by disasters in NJ during first week of 2025 - American Red Cross

For many people across New Jersey, the new year has started with devastating disasters. Since the start of the new year, American Red Cross volunteers have provided emergency financial assistance to 144 people in 63 families affected by home fires and other local disasters. These 27 incidents include two larger apartment building fires.
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1/9/2025 N.J. condo property manager accused of $1M fraud scheme, authorities say - NJ.com

A woman who worked as the on-site property manager of a condominium complex in Morris County was recently accused of participating in an elaborate scheme to defraud her employer, authorities announced Monday.
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1/3/2025 6-year-old dead, several injured in fire at Ewing Township, New Jersey, condo building - CBS

A 6-year-old child has died and several others were hospitalized after a fire at a condo building in Ewing Township, New Jersey.
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1/2/2025 Final condo at Wonder Lofts sells; NJCU names new director of honors program - NJ.com

The transformation of Hoboken’s Wonder Bread factory into a residential building -- Wonder Lofts -- has officially concluded with the sale of its final luxury condominium, announced earlier in December by the development team of Prism Capital Partners, Parkwood Development, and Angelo Gordon. Wonder Lofts includes 83 high-end residences.
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12/23/2024 Introducing Village 425 – Redefining Boutique Condo Living in Downtown Jersey City - Jersey Digs

Village 425 is an impressive new condominium offering more amenity space than any other boutique building in Jersey City’s historic downtown district. Residents enjoy a wealth of amenities, including an expansive lounge with indoor-outdoor seating, a TV and kitchen.
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12/18/2024 HOA Crisis: Bad news for seniors and condo owners in general - NJ 101.5

If you live in a condo or planned unit development that has HOA fees, you've probably already gotten the bad news. Your costs are more than likely going up, WAY UP.
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12/17/2024 Introducing Village 425 – Redefining Boutique Condo Living in Downtown Jersey City - Jersey Digs

12/13/2024 Madison Realty Capital, Unity Capital Lend $214M for Jersey Shore Condos - Commercial Observer

An entity formed by three secured $214 million of construction financing to build a 132-unit condo project in Long Beach, N.J.
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12/9/2024 BHI closes $39 million construction loan to EPIRE for 75-unit Jersey City condo project - Real Estate New Jersey

A developer has secured a nearly $39 million construction loan from BHI for a new nine-story, 75-unit condominium building in Jersey City’s Hamilton Park section.
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12/6/2024 Parkside on 1st: Luxury Condos with Deeded Parking in Downtown Jersey City - Jersey Digs

Jersey City’s real estate market is abuzz with the debut of Parkside on 1st, a standout new condo development that has quickly become one of Downtown Jersey City’s must-see properties. Exclusively represented by Marc Brenner and Matthew Gray of Nest Seekers International, the building offers a range of attractive features, including beautiful outdoor spaces and highly sought-after deeded parking. This Downtown Jersey City development is quickly becoming a top choice for discerning buyers.
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12/2/2024 Final Condo Sold at Former Wonder Bread Factory - New Jersey Business

The transformation of Hoboken’s historic Wonder Bread factory into a residential address has officially concluded with the sale of its final luxury condominium. The development team—Prism Capital Partners, Parkwood Development, and Angelo Gordon—announced the closing of the last home, completing the full sell-out of the Wonder Lofts collection of 83 high-end residences.
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11/25/2024 Toll Brothers JV to Develop NJ Condo Community - Multi-Housing News

Toll Brothers City Living, together with Daiwa House, are set to develop a 73-unit luxury condominium community in West New York, N.J. Toll Brothers will remain in charge of the day-to-day operations upon completion.
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11/20/2024 Good News: New Jersey Home Buyers Some Of The Best Negotiators In America - 97.3

In New Jersey, the median sales price for all types of properties on the Real Estate market has increased 12.5% over the last 14 months.
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11/13/2024 New Structural Integrity Law In New Jersey – Community Association Compliance Required - National Law Review

As we enter the last quarter of 2024, we want to again remind our New Jersey community association clients to review whether their buildings require structural inspections pursuant to the new Structural Integrity Law (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.).
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11/11/2024 SOLD! Reggie Bouzy Presents An Exclusive Brand New Condominium In Jersey City - Haute Residence

Welcome to 527 Central Ave, a collection of exclusive two ultra-luxurious, brand new condominiums, offering rare views of Washington Park, on an oversized 25' x 106' lot, in the heart of Jersey City Heights. Elevate your standards of living with these massive, meticulously designed, duplex homes, featuring designer finishes throughout, White Oak flooring, Recessed Lighting, Crown and Baseboard Moulding, Central HVAC, Nest Thermostat, Ring Doorbell, Camera Security, Pella Windows, 10-foot ceilings, 8-foot doors and contemporary Matte black fixtures.
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11/7/2024 Now-closed Republic bank engaged in mortgage redlining in South Jersey, a N.J. Attorney General investigation found - Inquirer

Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, doing business as Republic, systematically avoided lending to homebuyers in communities that are majority Black, Hispanic, or Asian in New Jersey, according to a multiyear investigation by the state’s Office of the Attorney General.
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