On Wednesday, June 7, Cooperator Events once again welcomed thousands of board members, managers, building owners, vendors, and condo, co-op, and HOA residents from across the Garden State to the Meadowlands Exposition Center for the Coope…
In his 1971 book Future Shock, author Alvin Toffler describes a society undergoing enormous structural change as a result of technological advancements—and the social stress and disorientation that came with that change. A half century late…
With limited space, neighbors on all sides, and no back (or front) yards, apartment living has always been about the amenities. The newest must-have? Quiet rooms. A direct outgrowth of pandemic-related limitations and peoples’ desperate ne…
The appeal of multifamily living is not just in the hands-off maintenance and shared general expenses that come with living in a co-op, condo, or HOA. It’s also in the sense of community and the on-site offerings that can be shared among ne…
Both locally and nationally, 2022 was a year of contradiction in the real estate industry. The year began on the coattails of one of the strongest markets for homes in recent history. By early spring, with inflation rising at speeds not see…
What sells an apartment? Is it the feel of the space, the light, or the layout? Is it the price alone? Or something else entirely? Maybe a feeling of ‘hominess’ that calls out to the buyer: this is where you belong! Or perhaps it’s all thre…
The World Property Journal reports that the costs to comply with regulations imposed by all levels of government account for an average of 40.6% of multifamily development costs nationally. The National Association of Home Builders (…
Amid the pressure of an overheated real estate market and possible looming recession, some co-op and condo properties are looking to stand out in today’s landscape. One strategy some are embracing is rebranding; casting a new light on who t…
Depending who you ask in the world of finance, cryptocurrency is either the future, or a passing fad. Either way, even still in its infancy, ‘crypto’ is attracting more and more investors—especially among younger millennials and Gen-Z inter…
While some condo communities have tried social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter as ways to build community spirit and facilitate better communication between neighbors, management, and even the board, most have r…