Pandemic or no pandemic, we know that running a co-op, condo, or HOA isn’t easy. Even in simpler times, without the added pressure of a global public health crisis, there are still vendors to hire, budgets to balance, and conflicts to manag…
When a crisis hits a multifamily community—or any other organization—the difference between a good outcome and a disastrous one is often a matter of simple preparedness. Residential communities in particular need to have a plan in case of a…
Outdoor space, whether communal or private to individual units, has always been at the top of the most-desired amenities list for condominium and co-op purchasers. A small terrace or balcony can add hours of quiet enjoyment to apartment liv…
For decades, the due diligence required for real estate transactions has fallen more to the seller than the buyer. Would the buyer qualify for the purchase? Would they pass the board interview? Co-op owners wishing to sell their units often…
On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 , thousands of board members, managers, building owners, and condo, HOA, and co-op residents will gather at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the return of the i…
The Green Brook Township mansion of 1970's disco-queen Gloria Gaynor - the iconic vocalist who belted out monster hits like "I Will Survive" and “Never Can Say Goodbye" - is on the market for $1.249 million. According to TopTenR…
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) announces via a press release this year’s leaders for its annual Diversity & Inclusion Succession Initiative (DISI) recognition program. The program “helps facilitate leadership and career deve…
In the wake of the pandemic and in anticipation of the recovery to come, do New York City co-ops and condominiums need to consider setting themselves apart to compete in the market? The answer is yes - but the bigger question is, how? What…
Once the setting of acres of abandoned rail yards, the Newport area of Jersey City is undergoing a transformation Jersey Digs describes as “one of New Jersey’s largest revitalization efforts ever.” Part of that site—a pier built by the …
For many buyers, a key factor in deciding to purchase a home in a residential community rather than opt for private, single-family ownership is often the appeal of amenities that come with condo, co-op, and HOA living—pools, gyms, clubhouse…