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2018 December Handling Conflicts When Should the Board Intervene?
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2018 December Boards Battle Burnout Minimizing the Stress of Governance
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2018 December Current Issue
Management

Service Animals vs. Pet Rules

Separating Friend From Fraud

Rule enforcement can often be a point of tension in a condo, co-op or HOA—but when it comes to the potential for sheer a…
Management
Mosquitoes and Zika
2016 December

Mosquitoes and Zika

Managing and Avoiding Mosquito Problems

Keeping the Lines Open
2016 January

Keeping the Lines Open

The Importance of Good Communication

Improving Meeting Effectiveness
2016 January

Improving Meeting Effectiveness

A Meeting of the Minds

How to Evaluate Your Property Manager
2016 January

How to Evaluate Your Property Manager

The Litmus Test for Managers

Finance

The Appraisal Process

Knowing Your Worth

For many people, appraisals – why they’re done, how they’re done, and how they’re used – are a mystery. But that need no…
Finance
Reversing the Trend
2016 December

Reversing the Trend

Reverse Mortgages for Co-ops?

Don’t Raid the Cookie Jar
2015 July

Don’t Raid the Cookie Jar

Capital Budgeting is Essential

Dealing with Code Violations
2015 July

Dealing with Code Violations

Better Safe Than Sorry

In The Black
2015 July

In The Black

Explaining Common Co-op/Condo Budget Terminology



On The Board
  • Board Operations
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Diversifying the Board

Prioritizing and Practicing Inclusivity

A democracy fares best when it is proportionally representative of its constituents. That's why a government that mainly…
The Upsides of Board Service
2018 December

The Upsides of Board Service

Benefits, Rewards, and a Job Well Done

The Chain of  Communication
2018 December

The Chain of Communication

Establishing Connections – and Boundaries – Between Board and Residents

Board Culture
2018 October

Board Culture

What Traits Make a Board Successful?

Working With Your Support Professionals
2018 October

Working With Your Support Professionals

How (and When) Boards Should Speak Up

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Managing Day-to-Day Priorities

Charles Dickens once said, “It is a pleasant world we live in, sir, a very pleasant world. There are bad people in it, …
Secrets of Successful Managers
2014 January

Secrets of Successful Managers

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Changing Managers or Firms?
2014 January

Changing Managers or Firms?

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing Association Records

While keeping the records of the association is not the most fascinating part of board membership, it is in some ways o…
Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts
2014 February

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful?

Making the Switch
2014 February

Making the Switch

Transitioning from Sponsor to Owner Control

Howdy, Neighbor!
2014 February

Howdy, Neighbor!

Cultivating a Sense of Community

Taming Transient Turnmoil
2013 February

Taming Transient Turnmoil

Managing Renters in Condos



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Elevator Repair and Replacement Projects

Maximizing Safety, Minimizing Disruption

The invention and adaptation of vertical transportation – otherwise known as the elevator – in the 1850s changed the fac…
Heating Options for Multifamily Communities
2018 December

Heating Options for Multifamily Communities

Get Warm, Stay Warm

Hidden Energy Wasters
2018 December

Hidden Energy Wasters

Finding Them Saves Money

Safety and Security
2017 December

Safety and Security

(Un)Common Sense Safety

Non-Resident Board Members
2017 November

Non-Resident Board Members

How Do They Affect Operations?

Care and Maintenance of Skylights

Keeping a Value-Adding Amenity From Being a Liability

No matter what time of year, the addition of natural light into a living space can do more to boost the spirits of its o…
Identifying Leaks
2017 April

Identifying Leaks

Stopping Water Damage in Its Tracks

Sinkholes!
2017 April

Sinkholes!

When the Ground Gives Way

Exterior Inspections
2017 April

Exterior Inspections

How’s Your Facade?

Managing Owners' Renovations
2016 March

Managing Owners' Renovations

Tear Down This Wall

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains and Your HOA's Water Supply

Of all the modern conveniences we take for granted, perhaps none is as profoundly basic —and indispensable—as indoor pl…
Your Building's Anatomy
2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Building Functioning

Do It Yourself…Or Not?
2013 November

Do It Yourself…Or Not?

When To Call a Pro!

Where's the Money?
2013 November

Where's the Money?

Alternative Funding for Capital Improvements

Live Long and Prosper
2013 November

Live Long and Prosper

Life Spans of Building Systems



Insurance

Property Insurance Basics

What Boards Need to Know

Understanding Your Coverage

Common Terms and Options for Insurance

Homesharing and Insurance

What Your Board Should Know

Identifying Insurance Options

One Size Does Not Fit All!

When Waters Rise

Flood Insurance for Condos

Design

Design for All

The Functionality of Universal Design

Splish-Splash

Enhancing Your Community with Water Features

New Life for Unused Rooms

Re-Tooling Common Areas

Uncommon Areas

Sprucing Up Shared Spaces

Organizations

The Insurance Information Institute

A One-Stop Resource for Florida Homeowners

The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association

Leading Florida's Green Industry

The National Fire Protection Association

Working to Stop Fires Before They Start

The Florida Swimming Pool Association

Training, Education and Professionalism for Pool Administrators

Aiming for Green

A Look at the US Green Buildings Council

Events

Wed, Feb 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations​​
Wed, Feb 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 20-02-2019 14:00 20-02-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations​​ The safety and security of community association residents and their guests is a common issue for residential communities, but new concerns like increased drug use and abuse, potential active shooter situations, and police and security violence require a new level of education and preparedness. In this webinar, you’ll learn about emerging and essential issues facing community associations and community association managers when it comes to safety and security. Register today to get tools and strategies to limit and mitigate risk within your community, including how to use technology, training, and policies to improve overall resident satisfaction. For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY
CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations​​
The safety and security of community association residents and their guests is a common issue for residential communities, but new concerns like increased drug use and abuse, potential active shooter situations, and police and security violence require a new level of education and preparedness. In this webinar, you’ll learn about emerging and essential issues facing community associations and community association managers when it comes to safety and security. Register today to get tools and strategies to limit and mitigate risk within your community, including how to use technology, training, and policies to improve overall resident satisfaction. For information, visit www.caionline.org.
Wed, Feb 20, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Kaye Bender Rembaum: Homeowner Association Board Member Certification Course
Wed, Feb 20, 6:00pm – 8:30pm add to calendar 20-02-2019 18:00 20-02-2019 20:30 America/New_York Kaye Bender Rembaum: Homeowner Association Board Member Certification Course RSVP trisha@KBRLegal.com or call 561-241-4462. Course #: 9627379 Provider #: 0005092. Two IFM or ELE Credits are provided. 9121 North Military Trail, Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL MM/DD/YYYY
Kaye Bender Rembaum: Homeowner Association Board Member Certification Course
RSVP trisha@KBRLegal.com or call 561-241-4462. Course #: 9627379 Provider #: 0005092. Two IFM or ELE Credits are provided.
9121 North Military Trail, Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL map
Tue, Feb 26, 6:45pm – 8:30pm
Kaye Bender Rembaum: Community Association “Ask the Attorneys” Seminar
Tue, Feb 26, 6:45pm – 8:30pm add to calendar 26-02-2019 18:45 26-02-2019 20:30 America/New_York Kaye Bender Rembaum: Community Association “Ask the Attorneys” Seminar RSVP: kbrlegalseminar@piersongrant.com or call 954-776-1999 ext. 242. Light refreshments will be served. ArtServe, 1350 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA MM/DD/YYYY
Kaye Bender Rembaum: Community Association “Ask the Attorneys” Seminar
RSVP: kbrlegalseminar@piersongrant.com or call 954-776-1999 ext. 242. Light refreshments will be served.
ArtServe, 1350 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA map
Wed, Feb 27, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Kaye Bender Rembaum: 2019 Legal Update
Wed, Feb 27, 6:00pm – 8:30pm add to calendar 27-02-2019 18:00 27-02-2019 20:30 America/New_York Kaye Bender Rembaum: 2019 Legal Update RSVP trisha@KBRLegal.com or call 561-241-4462. Provider #: 0005092 Course #: 9629127. Two LU credits are provided. 9121 North Military Trail, Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL MM/DD/YYYY
Kaye Bender Rembaum: 2019 Legal Update
RSVP trisha@KBRLegal.com or call 561-241-4462. Provider #: 0005092 Course #: 9629127. Two LU credits are provided.
9121 North Military Trail, Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL map
Tue, Mar 5, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Kaye Bender Rembaum: Condo and Co-op Board Certification
Tue, Mar 5, 6:30pm – 8:30pm add to calendar 05-03-2019 18:30 05-03-2019 20:30 America/New_York Kaye Bender Rembaum: Condo and Co-op Board Certification RSVP to Seminars@KBRLegal.com or call Christine at 954-928-0680. 1200 Park Central Blvd S, Pompano Beach, FL 33064, USA MM/DD/YYYY
Kaye Bender Rembaum: Condo and Co-op Board Certification
RSVP to Seminars@KBRLegal.com or call Christine at 954-928-0680.
1200 Park Central Blvd S, Pompano Beach, FL 33064, USA map
Wed, Mar 13, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Becker: Is a “No Pet” Building a Thing of the Past?
Wed, Mar 13, 2:00pm – 4:00pm add to calendar 13-03-2019 14:00 13-03-2019 16:00 America/New_York Becker: Is a “No Pet” Building a Thing of the Past? Community association managers will learn about the Fair Housing laws on the State, Federal and local level that impact community operations and actions with respect to requests to maintain emotional support animals on the property despite pet or animal restrictions. For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com. 1 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL MM/DD/YYYY
Becker: Is a “No Pet” Building a Thing of the Past?
Community association managers will learn about the Fair Housing laws on the State, Federal and local level that impact community operations and actions with respect to requests to maintain emotional support animals on the property despite pet or animal restrictions. For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com.
1 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL map
Wed, Mar 13, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
CAI-Southeast Florida: Miami Networker
Wed, Mar 13, 5:30pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 13-03-2019 17:30 13-03-2019 20:00 America/New_York CAI-Southeast Florida: Miami Networker Join us for our next Miami Networker event on Wednesday, March 13th, 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., at Ball & Chain in Little Havana. If you’ve never attended one of our NETWORKERS, this is a great opportunity! This event is FREE for ALL LICENSED MANAGERS AND COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBERS. $10 each for all other members and $20 each for non-members. Includes two drinks and appetizers. For information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miami-networker-at-ball-chain-tickets-55553225192. Ball & Chain, 1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA MM/DD/YYYY
CAI-Southeast Florida: Miami Networker
Join us for our next Miami Networker event on Wednesday, March 13th, 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., at Ball & Chain in Little Havana. If you’ve never attended one of our NETWORKERS, this is a great opportunity! This event is FREE for ALL LICENSED MANAGERS AND COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBERS. $10 each for all other members and $20 each for non-members. Includes two drinks and appetizers. For information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miami-networker-at-ball-chain-tickets-55553225192.
Ball & Chain, 1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA map
Thu, Mar 14, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Becker: 2019 Legal Update
Thu, Mar 14, 2:00pm – 4:00pm add to calendar 14-03-2019 14:00 14-03-2019 16:00 America/New_York Becker: 2019 Legal Update Community association managers will learn about the Fair Housing laws on the State, Federal and local level that impact community operations and actions with respect to requests to maintain emotional support animals on the property despite pet or animal restrictions. For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com. 1 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL MM/DD/YYYY
Becker: 2019 Legal Update
Community association managers will learn about the Fair Housing laws on the State, Federal and local level that impact community operations and actions with respect to requests to maintain emotional support animals on the property despite pet or animal restrictions. For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com.
1 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL map
Wed, Mar 20, 8:00am – 11:00am
Bisnow: Fort Lauderdale State of the Market
Wed, Mar 20, 8:00am – 11:00am add to calendar 20-03-2019 08:00 20-03-2019 11:00 America/New_York Bisnow: Fort Lauderdale State of the Market Fort Lauderdale is experiencing a huge growth in population which results in a boom in Multifamily development. Luxury condos are currently very popular among new residents, and continue to be developed at a rapid rate. With the economy in a great place, development in Fort Lauderdale will continue to flourish. For information, visit www.bisnow.com. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY
Bisnow: Fort Lauderdale State of the Market
Fort Lauderdale is experiencing a huge growth in population which results in a boom in Multifamily development. Luxury condos are currently very popular among new residents, and continue to be developed at a rapid rate. With the economy in a great place, development in Fort Lauderdale will continue to flourish. For information, visit www.bisnow.com.
Location TBA map
Wed, Mar 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
CAI Webinar: Thriving in Place: Aging Residents in Community Associations
Wed, Mar 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 20-03-2019 14:00 20-03-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: Thriving in Place: Aging Residents in Community Associations As today’s population ages, successful homeowners associations and condominiums must adapt to aging residents’ needs. Learn how managers and association leaders can work together to create a plan for community residents who are aging in place. Discover solutions and ideas to implement in building programs, get educated on exactly what it means to age in place, and gain insights on how to anticipate the needs and concerns of aging residents. Members: USD $69.00 Non-Members:USD $99.00 (Join CAI and Save!). For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY
CAI Webinar: Thriving in Place: Aging Residents in Community Associations
As today’s population ages, successful homeowners associations and condominiums must adapt to aging residents’ needs. Learn how managers and association leaders can work together to create a plan for community residents who are aging in place. Discover solutions and ideas to implement in building programs, get educated on exactly what it means to age in place, and gain insights on how to anticipate the needs and concerns of aging residents. Members: USD $69.00 Non-Members:USD $99.00 (Join CAI and Save!). For information, visit www.caionline.org.
Wed, Mar 20, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Kaye Bender Rembaum: Condominium Board Member Education Course
Wed, Mar 20, 6:00pm – 8:30pm add to calendar 20-03-2019 18:00 20-03-2019 20:30 America/New_York Kaye Bender Rembaum: Condominium Board Member Education Course RSVP to Trisha@KBRLegal.com or call Trisha at 561-241-4462. 9121 North Military Trail, Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL MM/DD/YYYY
Kaye Bender Rembaum: Condominium Board Member Education Course
RSVP to Trisha@KBRLegal.com or call Trisha at 561-241-4462.
9121 North Military Trail, Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL map
Tue, Mar 26, 7:30am – 9:30am
CAI-Southeast Florida: Hot Topics Breakfast
Tue, Mar 26, 7:30am – 9:30am add to calendar 26-03-2019 07:30 26-03-2019 09:30 America/New_York CAI-Southeast Florida: Hot Topics Breakfast For information, visit https://cai-seflorida.org/events/#breakfast. Jacaranda Country Club Drive, Jacaranda Country Club Dr, Plantation, FL 33324, USA MM/DD/YYYY
CAI-Southeast Florida: Hot Topics Breakfast
For information, visit https://cai-seflorida.org/events/#breakfast.
Jacaranda Country Club Drive, Jacaranda Country Club Dr, Plantation, FL 33324, USA map
Tue, Mar 26, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Kaye Bender Rembaum: Jumping Into The Present: Why Updating Governing Docs of Your Association Is Critically Important
Tue, Mar 26, 6:30pm – 7:30pm add to calendar 26-03-2019 18:30 26-03-2019 19:30 America/New_York Kaye Bender Rembaum: Jumping Into The Present: Why Updating Governing Docs of Your Association Is Critically Important RSVP to Seminars@KBRLegal.com or call Christine at 954-928-0680. 1200 Park Central Blvd S, Pompano Beach, FL 33064, USA MM/DD/YYYY
Kaye Bender Rembaum: Jumping Into The Present: Why Updating Governing Docs of Your Association Is Critically Important
RSVP to Seminars@KBRLegal.com or call Christine at 954-928-0680.
1200 Park Central Blvd S, Pompano Beach, FL 33064, USA map
Wed, Mar 27, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Kaye Bender Rembaum: 2019 Legal Update Course
Wed, Mar 27, 6:00pm – 8:30pm add to calendar 27-03-2019 18:00 27-03-2019 20:30 America/New_York Kaye Bender Rembaum: 2019 Legal Update Course RSVP to Trisha@KBRLegal.,com or call Trisha at 561-241-4462. 9121 North Military Trail, Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL MM/DD/YYYY
Kaye Bender Rembaum: 2019 Legal Update Course
RSVP to Trisha@KBRLegal.,com or call Trisha at 561-241-4462.
9121 North Military Trail, Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL map
Thu, Mar 28, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Becker: HOA/Condo/Co-op Board Member Certification – “Everything you Wanted to Know About Being a Board Member.. But Were Afraid to Ask!”
Thu, Mar 28, 9:30am – 12:30pm add to calendar 28-03-2019 09:30 28-03-2019 12:30 America/New_York Becker: HOA/Condo/Co-op Board Member Certification – “Everything you Wanted to Know About Being a Board Member.. But Were Afraid to Ask!” If you are planning to serve on your association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Our Board Member course is tailored specifically to certify HOA, condo and co-op board members. Your participation will satisfy the statutory requirement so that you are eligible to serve on your association board. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role. For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/. 1 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL MM/DD/YYYY
Becker: HOA/Condo/Co-op Board Member Certification – “Everything you Wanted to Know About Being a Board Member.. But Were Afraid to Ask!”
If you are planning to serve on your association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Our Board Member course is tailored specifically to certify HOA, condo and co-op board members. Your participation will satisfy the statutory requirement so that you are eligible to serve on your association board. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role. For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/.
1 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL map
Fri, Apr 5, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Becker: Condo Board Member Certification
Fri, Apr 5, 9:30am – 12:30pm add to calendar 05-04-2019 09:30 05-04-2019 12:30 America/New_York Becker: Condo Board Member Certification If you are planning to serve on your condo association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Our Condominium Association Board Member course is tailored specifically to certify condo board members. Your participation will satisfy the statutory requirement so that you are eligible to serve on your condominium association board. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role. This class is not meant for HOA and Cooperative Boards. For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/. 625 North Flagler Drive, 7th Floor, West Palm Beach, FL MM/DD/YYYY
Becker: Condo Board Member Certification
If you are planning to serve on your condo association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Our Condominium Association Board Member course is tailored specifically to certify condo board members. Your participation will satisfy the statutory requirement so that you are eligible to serve on your condominium association board. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role. This class is not meant for HOA and Cooperative Boards. For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/.
625 North Flagler Drive, 7th Floor, West Palm Beach, FL map
Fri, Apr 12 – Sat, Apr 13
CAI-Southeast Florida: Golf Tournament
Fri, Apr 12 – Sat, Apr 13 add to calendar 12-04-2019 00:00 13-04-2019 00:00 America/New_York CAI-Southeast Florida: Golf Tournament Support your chapter and join your friends to enjoy a fun day on the fairways, followed by an awesome dinner and awards ceremony. $200 per person, $700 for group of four. For information, visit www.cai-seflorida.org. Jacaranda Country Club Drive, Jacaranda Country Club Dr, Plantation, FL 33324, USA MM/DD/YYYY
CAI-Southeast Florida: Golf Tournament
Support your chapter and join your friends to enjoy a fun day on the fairways, followed by an awesome dinner and awards ceremony. $200 per person, $700 for group of four. For information, visit www.cai-seflorida.org.
Jacaranda Country Club Drive, Jacaranda Country Club Dr, Plantation, FL 33324, USA map
Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Becker: Anatomy of a Water Leak
Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am – 12:00pm add to calendar 23-04-2019 10:00 23-04-2019 12:00 America/New_York Becker: Anatomy of a Water Leak Water leaks are a major concern to association boards and unit owners alike. Come join attorney Jay Roberts as he guides your association through the process of handling a water leak from detection through repair, insurance coverage and reconstruction responsibility, and potential liability claims. For information, visit www.floridacondohoalawblog.com. 1 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL MM/DD/YYYY
Becker: Anatomy of a Water Leak
Water leaks are a major concern to association boards and unit owners alike. Come join attorney Jay Roberts as he guides your association through the process of handling a water leak from detection through repair, insurance coverage and reconstruction responsibility, and potential liability claims. For information, visit www.floridacondohoalawblog.com.
1 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL map
Tue, Apr 30, 7:30am – 9:30am
CAI-Southeast Florida: Hot Topics Breakfast
Tue, Apr 30, 7:30am – 9:30am add to calendar 30-04-2019 07:30 30-04-2019 09:30 America/New_York CAI-Southeast Florida: Hot Topics Breakfast For information, visit www.cai-seflorida.org. Jacaranda Country Club Drive, Jacaranda Country Club Dr, Plantation, FL 33324, USA MM/DD/YYYY
CAI-Southeast Florida: Hot Topics Breakfast
For information, visit www.cai-seflorida.org.
Jacaranda Country Club Drive, Jacaranda Country Club Dr, Plantation, FL 33324, USA map
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2/20/2019  Fort Lauderdale approves condo by Motwani near the beach - South Florida Business Journal
2/20/2019  Fort Lauderdale approves condo by Motwani near the beach - South Florida Business Journal
Merrimac Ventures, led by President and CEO Dev Motwani, secured unanimous approval from the Fort Lauderdale City Commission on Feb. 19 for a boutique condo project a block from the beach.
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2/20/2019  See What It’s Like to Live Inside a Porsche-Branded Skyscraper - Bloomberg
2/20/2019  See What It’s Like to Live Inside a Porsche-Branded Skyscraper - Bloomberg
More than 69,000 luxury-branded units are expected to come to market by 2023, with an average 31 percent premium over nonbranded apartments, according to Savills Plc, a London property consulting company.
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2/19/2019  Luxury Condo Building Tops Off in Bay Harbor Islands - Multi-Housing News
2/19/2019  Luxury Condo Building Tops Off in Bay Harbor Islands - Multi-Housing News
Ability by Acierto, a partnership between Conexo Inmobiliario and Acierto Inmobiliario, has topped off Bijou Bay Harbor, a 75-foot-tall luxury, boutique condominium building in Bay Harbor Islands, Fla.
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2/15/2019  Kayak CEO buys new Miami Beach penthouse for $21M - South Florida Business Journal
2/15/2019  Kayak CEO buys new Miami Beach penthouse for $21M - South Florida Business Journal
Kayak co-founder and CEO Daniel Stephen Hafner bought a penthouse in the new L’Atelier Condo in Miami Beach for $21 million.
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2/14/2019  Six Reasons Everyone Is Moving To Brickell - Forbes
2/14/2019  Six Reasons Everyone Is Moving To Brickell - Forbes
Move over, South Beach. Miami's downtown core is one of the fastest-growing destinations in the country.
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2/13/2019  South Florida Luxury Condos Being Scooped Up By Relocating New Yorkers Looking To Save On Taxes - CBS Miami
2/13/2019  South Florida Luxury Condos Being Scooped Up By Relocating New Yorkers Looking To Save On Taxes - CBS Miami
This week the Governor of New York blamed budget shortfalls on the state of Florida.
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2/13/2019  High-end condominium market becomes cat-and-mouse game - Miami Today
2/13/2019  High-end condominium market becomes cat-and-mouse game - Miami Today
In Miami’s overbuilt high-end condominium market, a complex game of cat-and-mouse is being played, as sellers try to push their advantage and buyers shop for bargains, observers say.
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2/12/2019  New condo tower, at 57 stories, will offer views of downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay - South Florida Sun-Sentinel
2/12/2019  New condo tower, at 57 stories, will offer views of downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay - South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Want someone to prepare you a chef’s dinner, or a fresh bouquet of flowers set for when you walk in the door? Access to a butler is one of the amenities expected at a new Miami condo tower.
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2/12/2019  The week in luxury: A map of Miami-Dade’s priciest condo sales - The Real Deal
2/12/2019  The week in luxury: A map of Miami-Dade’s priciest condo sales - The Real Deal
The $21 million sale of a new penthouse in Miami Beach brought condo sales volume up last week in Miami-Dade County.
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2/11/2019  A $68 million Miami penthouse could shatter Florida's real-estate record, but its building might soon be underwater - Business Insider
2/11/2019  A $68 million Miami penthouse could shatter Florida's real-estate record, but its building might soon be underwater - Business Insider
No location is completely safe from climate change, but Miami's future looks particularly challenging.
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2/8/2019  Trump open to changing controversial SALT tax provision - The Real Deal
2/8/2019  Trump open to changing controversial SALT tax provision - The Real Deal
Wealthy people from New York, Connecticut and other high-tax states have been flocking to Florida to buy real estate.
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2/7/2019  Citrix CEO Henshall buys Fort Lauderdale condo for $7M - South Florida Business Journal
2/7/2019  Citrix CEO Henshall buys Fort Lauderdale condo for $7M - South Florida Business Journal
Citrix Systems President and CEO David J. Henshall and wife Rose R. Henshall bought a double-sized condo in the new Auberge Beach Residences & Spa Fort Lauderdale for $6.86 million.
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2/7/2019  Kanye backs out of $14M condo he bought Kim for Christmas - NY Post
2/7/2019  Kanye backs out of $14M condo he bought Kim for Christmas - NY Post
Kanye West has pulled out of the $14 million purchase of an apartment he bought for wife Kim Kardashian for Christmas. And now the place is back on the market.
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2/7/2019  How to defuse uncivil behavior at condo board meetings - Chicago Tribune
2/7/2019  How to defuse uncivil behavior at condo board meetings - Chicago Tribune
Perhaps you’ve noticed your community association meetings becoming increasingly heated. It’s a sign of the times. The entire country is undergoing serious splintering that threatens all our daily interactions.
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2/6/2019  Residents hold 'Stop the squeeze' rally to protest development in St. Petersburg - WFTS
2/6/2019  Residents hold 'Stop the squeeze' rally to protest development in St. Petersburg - WFTS
Residents of downtown St. Pete plan to rally on the steps of city hall Wednesday to send a message to large developers. The residents are upset about projects like the recent Bezu/Blue Lotus condo tower which would “bring a monstrosity of a building to downtown St. Pete.”
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2/6/2019  South Florida rapper says he was barred from his condo because he is black - Local10.com
2/6/2019  South Florida rapper says he was barred from his condo because he is black - Local10.com
A South Florida rapper is suing the owners of a Sunny Isles Beach condo association, accusing them of barring him from his unit and harassing him because he is black.
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2/5/2019  Appeals court reverses order that denied fees to two South Florida attorneys in condo association dispute - Florida Record
2/5/2019  Appeals court reverses order that denied fees to two South Florida attorneys in condo association dispute - Florida Record
Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal recently said the Palm Beach County Circuit Court erred when it denied a petition filed by two South Florida attorneys for fees regarding a condominium association dispute.
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2/5/2019  Out-of-State Buyers Flock to Miami - Wall Street Journal (subscription required)
2/5/2019  Out-of-State Buyers Flock to Miami - Wall Street Journal (subscription required)
A growing list of public officials in high-tax states are expressing alarm that big earners are bolting to low-tax states as new data suggests some home buyers are moving in response to the year-old change in the federal tax law.
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2/4/2019  Jade Signature condo sells for $19M - South Florida Business Journal
2/4/2019  Jade Signature condo sells for $19M - South Florida Business Journal
One of the highest condos in the 57-story Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach was sold for $18.5 million.
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2/1/2019  649-foot tower will offer oceanfront condos with million-dollar views - Sun-Sentinel
2/1/2019  649-foot tower will offer oceanfront condos with million-dollar views - Sun-Sentinel
A new glass tower in Sunny Isles will reach 649 feet into the sky to offer multimillion-dollar condos with sweeping oceanfront views.
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