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Selecting the Community Association Management Company

Karel Costa-Armas

Jun 30, 20243 min read

Selecting the Community Association Management Company

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How To Choose the New Property Management Company

Karel Costa-Armas

Jun 15, 20243 min read

How To Choose the New Property Management Company

Choosing the new property management company for your HOA or Condo association

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4 Qualities That Improve Management Styles

Karel Costa-Armas

Jun 9, 20231 min read

4 Qualities That Improve Management Styles

What can managers concentrate on to improve their management style? Among many things, there are four C's to keep in mind. Communication...

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4 Essential Tips for New Board Members and Managers

Karel Costa-Armas

May 16, 20232 min read

4 Essential Tips for New Board Members and Managers

New board members need a little orientation so that their experience is positive. I’ll give a few tips that will help both sides –...

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TOP 3 Complaints of HOA Management Companies

Karel Costa-Armas

Apr 13, 20232 min read

TOP 3 Complaints of HOA Management Companies

Management Companies get a bad rap at times from frustrated homeowners. Yes, there could be legitimate complaints but these TOP 3 items...

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Board Members and Management Can't Handle It All... Boundaries and a Healthy Mindset

Karel Costa-Armas

Feb 16, 20233 min read

Board Members and Management Can't Handle It All... Boundaries and a Healthy Mindset

Serving on the board of an association is an admirable duty. Most board members mean well and want to provide good service. They do this...

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Florida Condo - Life Safety Mandatory Requirements 2023-2025

Karel Costa-Armas

Feb 9, 20231 min read

Florida Condo - Life Safety Mandatory Requirements 2023-2025

Florida Condos and Co-Ops - 2023-2024 Mandatory Requirements - Safety Mandates If your Management Company has not made you aware of these...

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When to Share Board Decisions with Contractors

Karel Costa-Armas

Oct 24, 20221 min read

When to Share Board Decisions with Contractors

Have you ever had a contractor find out information discussed at a recent Board meeting? Does it feel like the fox is sleeping in the...

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Karel Costa-Armas

Jul 9, 20221 min read

Homeowner Rights at your Condo or HOA

What are your rights an owner-member in an association? If you live in a community with rules and regulations, you have a certain number...

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Trusted Vendor Relationships - HOA Contractors and Construction at Condos

Karel Costa-Armas

Jul 9, 20221 min read

Trusted Vendor Relationships - HOA Contractors and Construction at Condos

How important is it to have trusted vendors working on your association's projects? Does your board or manager have a good rolodex of...

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Managers Must Walk the Property and Work Site

Karel Costa-Armas

Apr 23, 20221 min read

Managers Must Walk the Property and Work Site

As managers and admin staff become more accustomed to a property and the routine administrative duties, they may forget to go outside and...

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Selecting the Management Company and Manager

Karel Costa-Armas

Apr 12, 20225 min read

Selecting the Management Company and Manager

Awarding the Management Contract What are you looking for in a management company for your association? If it’s a low price, then you may...

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Karel Costa-Armas

Apr 1, 20225 min read

Micromanaging The Manager

Who loves being micromanaged by others? Not a single person I know. Have you been a manager at a property where a board member, or maybe...

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The Management Company Isn’t Controlling The Board

Karel Costa-Armas

Jan 21, 20223 min read

The Management Company Isn’t Controlling The Board

The second most popular complaint I receive (aside from the rogue board president) is that of the management company NOT doing their job....

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Condo and HOA Measures to Protect Assets

Karel Costa-Armas

Aug 14, 20212 min read

Condo and HOA Measures to Protect Assets

The surfside condo collapse of Champlain Towers has brought to light the very much needed reform of many rules and regulations pertaining...

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Interviewing the Manager Candidate... and other potential employees

Karel Costa-Armas

Apr 22, 20213 min read

Interviewing the Manager Candidate... and other potential employees

Having the right employee join your association’s team is critical. Experience will tell you that the correct fit for your team is...

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The Manager's Role at your HOA or Condo Association

Karel Costa-Armas

Apr 17, 20211 min read

The Manager's Role at your HOA or Condo Association

Karel Costa-Armas is a community association expert helping boards and homeowners gain clarity on their community processes.

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Operating your Community within Federal Guidelines

Karel Costa-Armas

Feb 28, 20212 min read

Operating your Community within Federal Guidelines

FEDERAL LAWS APPLY TO HOA'S AND CONDOMINIUMS (COMMON INTEREST COMMUNTIES) Homeowners associations generally fall under state laws. ...

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