We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended and exhibited at the 2025 CooperatorEvents New Jersey Expo. Your energy, ideas, and involvement made the day both productive and inspiring. To our valued exhibitors—thank you for sharin…
According to a recent item on Global News Wire, Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey ® (PMMS) on May 15 showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.81%. "The 30-year fix…
Even with new home sales rising thanks to builder incentives and a shift toward lower-priced homes, sky-high prices and economic instability continue to suppress overall housing market activity, according to a recent report in The Wal…
For over a decade, The CooperatorEvents New Jersey Expo has been the most useful, informative annual trade event for condo and HOA board members, property managers, apartment building owners, and anyone involved in the governance and admini…
It’s been a dramatic few years for the condo and co-op market, swinging from red-hot to rather difficult, with most regions nationwide feeling at least some of the effects. Some of the factors underlying the shifts are rooted in pre-pandemi…
First-time buyers in condo associations, co-ops, and other multifamily residential communities are often surprised—and a bit confused—by the way in which their new building or HOA operates. Whether they are coming from a rental background o…
With organic composting requirements now instituted citywide, many buildings are looking to expand their own composting efforts. Along with information outreach and proper collection and storage containers, boards are turning to tech for ad…
While some co-op and condo communities have tried social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter/X as ways to build community spirit and facilitate better communication between neighbors, management, and even the board,…
Homeownership stands as a cornerstone of the American dream, providing individuals and families with the opportunity to accumulate wealth and maintain relatively consistent housing costs over time. The financial stability derived from homeo…
Construction Coverage just released the newest edition of its U.S. Cities With the Most Mortgage Refinances report, with data specific to the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro. While mortgage refinances declined nationally by ne…