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Management

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Managing Cannabis

A Newer Kind of Smoke Complaint

With cannabis use becoming increasingly normalized (as of 2023, 38 states permit medical marijuana use and 23 permit bot…

Management

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2025 Expo

Families, Kids & Quality of Life

Managing Safety, Enforcing Rules

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2025 Spring

Onboarding New Building Staff

You Must be New Here

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Winter 2025

How Self-Managed Communities Manage Their Business

Staying Smart & Solvent

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Winter 2025

Managing Diverse Communities

Building Bridges & Making Every Voice Count

Finance

Debt collection, unpaid fines and tax arrears notices

The Collections Process

Recovering What’s Owed

Positive cash flow is the lifeblood of any multifamily residential community, be it a rental building, co-op, condo, or …

Finance

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2024 Summer

New Reserve Requirements for NJ Shared Interest Communities

An Interview with Michael S. Simone

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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

On The Board

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Board Continuity

Getting the Transfer of Power Right

Serving on one’s condo, co-op or HOA board is voluntary, and board members do not serve indefinitely—or at least, they s…

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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

Winter 2025

The Role of the Board President

Your Community’s Chief Administrator

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2024 Fall

Commercial Leases in Co-ops

Tips for Maximizing a Valuable Asset

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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Stopping Noise Complaints Before They Start

Good Rules + Good Soundproofing

Noise complaints are easily the number-one grievance of people living in high-density, vertical communities with shared …

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2025 Spring

Exterior Repair & Maintenance in Historic Buildings

Good Old Things

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2025 Spring

Minimizing the Impact of Major Renovations

Big Projects Don’t Have to Mean Big Hassles

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2024 Fall

The Slush is Coming

Time to Start Winterizing Your Entry Hall or Vestibule

2024 May

Liability, Responsibility…and Lint

Who's in Charge of Your Laundry Room?

Exterior Repair & Maintenance in Historic Buildings

Good Old Things

The unique charm of historic properties—both inside and out—is a key draw for many co-op and condo buyers. Exterior orna…

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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

2023 Spring

Façade Cleaning

Safety, Solvents, & Curb Appeal

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2023 Spring

Dealing With Major Façade Projects

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

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

7/8/2025 Two Developments Start to Rise on Downtown Jersey City’s Newark Avenue - Jersey Digs

A slew of properties about halfway down the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza are abuzz with construction as a pair of developments that will add two large storefronts and 68 new residences are underway.
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7/2/2025 Verde Jersey City Debuts Across from Lincoln Park with Thoughtfully Designed Residences - Jersey Digs

Now leasing, Verde Jersey City introduces 155 newly constructed residences and ground-floor retail across two addresses – 873 Communipaw Ave (Verde West) and 857 Communipaw Ave (Verde East) – in the heart of the city’s evolving West Side. Residents can choose from thoughtfully designed and exceptionally generous studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts, many with dens and private outdoor space for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Boasting some of the largest floor plans currently offered in Jersey City’s West Side, Verde’s unique prevalence of dens contributes to flexible layouts that make it easy to personalize each space to suit your lifestyle.
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6/26/2025 Heritage Place at Orchard Street Brings Boutique Condo Living to Jersey City’s McGinley Square - Jersey Digs

Jersey City welcomes an upscale boutique living experience with Heritage Place at Orchard Street, exclusively presented by Marc Brenner and Matthew Gray of Nest Seekers International. Situated in the heart of rapidly evolving McGinley Square, Heritage Place at Orchard Street is a first-of-it’s-kind boutique condominium development for the neighborhood. The project features 35 beautifully crafted condominium residences ranging from one to three bedrooms.
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6/20/2025 Corcoran Sawyer Smith’s Natalie Miniard Breaks Price Record at Gulls Cove with Penthouse Sale - Jersey Digs

When it comes to selling at Gulls Cove in Downtown Jersey City, Natalie Miniard’s track record is unmatched. A leading broker at Corcoran Sawyer Smith, Natalie has spent nearly two decades mastering the market at Gulls Cove. With over 600 successful transactions, Natalie doesn’t just sell here, she has shaped the building’s community from the very beginning.
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6/12/2025 A sleepy beach town in New Jersey is rebranding as a luxury travel destination. Thanks to the condo market, business is booming. - Business Insider

When people think of the Jersey Shore, the MTV reality show might come to mind. Gym, tan, laundry; fist pumping, and nightclubs. But a small beachside city is drawing a more chic crowd to the beaches of New Jersey, and redefining what the shore looks like in the process.
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6/11/2025 Thoughtful Design and Modern Luxury Meet at The James, Jersey City Heights’ New Boutique Condo Project - Jersey Digs

Welcome to The James, a new condominium development bringing meticulously planned residences to The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City. Situated at 433 Central Avenue, this boutique project consists of just six thoughtfully designed homes, including two spectacular full-floor penthouses.
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6/9/2025 Team Moza Lists New Crystal Point Condo Following Recent Record-Setting Penthouse Deal - Jersey Digs

After setting a record with a recent penthouse sale at Crystal Point, Team Moza returns with another premier listing in the coveted address. Experience waterfront luxury with sweeping, unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River from every room of this extraordinary Jersey City residence.
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6/5/2025 Billionaire NFL Owner Wants To Build Nearly 500 Homes on an Untouched Mountaintop—but Some Say It’s Not Safe - Realtor.com

A decades-long battle over a development on an untouched New Jersey mountaintop has bubbled to life again, with furious locals saying it's simply not safe and it is being pushed through under the guise of providing affordable housing.
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6/3/2025 Tapping Into Potential on the Jersey Shore - Multi-Family Housing News

Although traditionally reserved for single-family homes, Long Branch, N.J., is rapidly emerging as one of the Northeast’s most desirable beachfront destinations for luxury condominium living.
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5/27/2025 $1.8 Million Penthouse Sets Sales Record for The Emerald in Jersey City - Jersey Digs

Courtenay Batcha and Ingrid Hart of Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty recently achieved the highest sale in the Jersey City condominium building’s history, according to the MLS. Penthouse 3414 of The Emerald, located at 45 River Drive South, sold in April 2025 for $1,800,000. The three-bedroom Newport residence spans floors 34 and 35 and possesses stunning panoramic views of Manhattan and the Hudson River.
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5/22/2025 Shorewood to begin leasing at former brewery site in NJ - Multifamily Dive

After a six-year development process, leasing has now begun at The Ballantine, a multifamily property built on the former site of the Ballantine Brewery in Newark, New Jersey, ahead of its opening for move-ins in April, according to a press release shared with Multifamily Dive.
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5/16/2025 Luxury Meets Character: Three Stunning Homes by Women-Led Developer ‘We. Build. This.’ Hit the Market in Jersey City - Jersey Digs

Modern sophistication melds seamlessly with classic charm in this beautifully reimagined Jersey City project by Naomi and Michelle, co-owners and founders of We. Build. This. – a visionary, female-owned development company known for blending contemporary design with timeless tradition. Now, three thoughtfully designed homes, each offering private outdoor spaces, have hit the market, showcasing the duo’s dedication to quality and detail.
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5/15/2025 Red Bank plans for huge apartment complex and retail space - 101.5 NJ

To say New Jersey could use more housing is an understatement. Lack of inventory, as real estate experts phrase it, is causing a seller’s market to continue and sky-high rental prices as well.
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5/7/2025 Huge beach concert moved after condo owners sue to stop it, Jersey Shore mayor says - NJ.com

A three-day music festival on Atlantic City’s beach this summer will move out of the area away from a luxury high-rise after the condominium’s residents sued promoters, officials said Tuesday.
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5/5/2025 Modern Condos and Artistic Touches Shine at 151 Bay Street, Downtown Jersey City - Jersey Digs

Situated in the Powerhouse Arts District of Downtown Jersey City, 151 Bay Street at Provost Square makes luxurious living a priority with move-in ready residences and exceptional amenities close to the Grove Street PATH Station.
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4/29/2025 The Cliffs, Loft-Style Condos on the Border of Hoboken + Jersey City, Launches Its Homes for Sale - Hoboken Girl

In today’s ultra-competitive housing market in Hoboken and Jersey City, finding a home that checks all of the boxes of location, style, and amenities can feel nearly impossible. The Cliffs, located at 100 Paterson Plank Road in Jersey City, is right off the corner of Southwest Hoboken and an idyllic spot for those looking for an elevated style of living, close to Hoboken, but also at an easy access point with a great location (plus, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention one of its amenities — a Himalayan salt sauna!). Keep reading to find out more about The Cliffs in Jersey City.
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4/28/2025 Belmar Inn to Be Demolished for Condo Project Following Legal Victory - Jersey Digs

An appellate court has sided with a developer that will be bringing a new residential complex to the site of a budget hotel, which will be welcoming guests for the final time this upcoming summer season.
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4/23/2025 Steve Wynn’s former Atlantic City penthouse condo for sale for $2.1M - Las Vegas Review Journal

An Atlantic City penthouse condominium formerly owned by Steve Wynn is on the market for $2.1 million.
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4/18/2025 Huge resort with $1M+ condos planned for Jersey Shore boardwalk - NJ.com

A $25 million beachfront property in Ocean City — with already-approved plans to build a huge resort — hit the market last week seeking a major developer to construct the project.
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4/8/2025 Dwight Mortgage Trust Provides $50M Acquisition Loan for N.J. Apartments - Commercial Observer

Commercial real estate owners Mathias Deutsch and Isidore Bleier have landed $50 million of acquisition financing to purchase a New Jersey multifamily asset, Commercial Observer has learned.
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