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Management

COVID-19 Q&A for Condos, HOAs, & Co-ops

Keeping Pace With the Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unique and challenging situations to each of us. Our cooperative and condominium clien…

Management

March 20, 2020

Coronavirus & COVID-19

Practical Considerations for Boards & Management

Emergency Management

Readiness is Everything

March 20, 2020

Vulnerable Residents

Safety for All

Coronavirus & COVID-19

What Should Condos and HOAs Do?

Finance

What to Do About HOA Finances & Arrears During Coronavirus

How Associations Should Respond

Questions to our firm about how homeowner and condominium associations should respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) epid…

Finance

2018 December

The Appraisal Process

Knowing Your Worth

2016 December

Reversing the Trend

Reverse Mortgages for Co-ops?

2015 July

Don’t Raid the Cookie Jar

Capital Budgeting is Essential

2015 July

Dealing with Code Violations

Better Safe Than Sorry

On The Board

Florida HOA Boards Cleared to Use Emergency Powers Statutes

DBPR Issues Emergency Order

As the coronavirus pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of daily life around the country and the world, community a…

March 26, 2020

Dealing With Coronavirus Exposure

Board Powers & Limitations

Emergency Management

Readiness is Everything

March 20, 2020

Vulnerable Residents

Safety for All

Coronavirus & COVID-19

What Should Condos and HOAs Do?

Emergency Management

Readiness is Everything

Planning for a rainy day is pretty easy. Have an extra umbrella handy or a waterproof coat, and you’re probably fine. Pl…

March 20, 2020

Vulnerable Residents

Safety for All

Coronavirus & COVID-19

What Should Condos and HOAs Do?

2014 January

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Managing Day-to-Day Priorities

2014 January

Secrets of Successful Managers

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Emergency Management

Readiness is Everything

Planning for a rainy day is pretty easy. Have an extra umbrella handy or a waterproof coat, and you’re probably fine. Pl…

March 20, 2020

Vulnerable Residents

Safety for All

Coronavirus & COVID-19

What Should Condos and HOAs Do?

2014 February

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing Association Records

2014 February

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful?

Maintenance

Multifamily Cleaning Tips

Keeping Your Community Safe

Editor's Note: To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your building or association, procedures and supplies should …

Maintaining Air Quality

Managing the Indoor Environment

Coronavirus & COVID-19

What Should Condos and HOAs Do?

2019 Winter

Elevator Refurbishment

Managing a Major Service Disruption

2018 December

Elevator Repair and Replacement Projects

Maximizing Safety, Minimizing Disruption

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…

2017 April

Identifying Leaks

Stopping Water Damage in Its Tracks

2017 April

Sinkholes!

When the Ground Gives Way

2017 April

Exterior Inspections

How’s Your Facade?

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…

2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Building Functioning

2013 November

Do It Yourself…Or Not?

When To Call a Pro!

2013 November

Where's the Money?

Alternative Funding for Capital Improvements

2013 November

Live Long and Prosper

Life Spans of Building Systems

Insurance

Cooperator Expo South Florida Returns to Ft. Lauderdale

South Florida's Biggest & Best Condo, HOA & Apartment Expo

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!

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

News

4/7/2020 Miami condo associations try to limit visitor access. But what can they enforce?—Miami Herald

Some condo associations in South Florida are encouraging residents to refrain from hosting visitors while others are cutting all visitor access. But how much power a condo association has may vary.
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4/7/2020 With no ban on construction, noisy work irks condo residents—Miami Herald

Construction work continues in Miami-Dade County, annoying self-isolating residents in Nirvana Condominiums where the noisy drilling outside their windows makes the coronavirus pandemic more unnerving.
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4/6/2020 Homeowners Relying on Short-Term Rental Income Stung By Wave of Coronavirus Cancellations—Wall Street Journal

Anne Carlsson was all set to earn roughly $12,000 in April from short-term rentals for her historic home on 30 acres of Kentucky bluegrass between Lexington and Louisville. Then the Keeneland racetrack Spring Meet was canceled and the Kentucky Derby was postponed until September. Ms. Carlsson’s take suddenly dropped to zero.
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4/6/2020 Closing on a new condo amid coronavirus shutdown? More firms move away from paper signing—Miami Herald

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing the real estate industry to lean more heavily on a digital notary process to close transactions. Some banks are accepting digital signatures but others are refusing, possibly jeopardizing pending sales.
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4/6/2020 Is Madeira Ready to Renourish their Beach?—Coastal Breeze News

On Marco’s Central Beach – mounds of sand are being deposited in front of the Madeira Condos. The sand trucks are coming from the South end of the island, where a Beach Renourishment Project is currently underway.
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4/3/2020 In coronavirus’ social squeeze, walls keep closing in on high-rise condo dwellers—Palm Beach Post

First, the fitness center closed, sparking a brief revolt by a few residents still struggling to accept the mysterious growing threat with the cryptic name, COVID-19.
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4/2/2020 Living together, apart -- new reality for condo residents—Islander News

South Florida residents are being told to stay at home, only leave when necessary, and remain six feet apart when they do leave home base. No touching, no dining out, no spa visits allowed.
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4/2/2020 Should we valet park during coronavirus crisis? Here’s what Florida cities are saying—Miami Herald

Required valet parking is a common sight at many condominium buildings and businesses across South Florida. But key fobs, steering wheels, door handles and other vehicle surfaces are just another way COVID-19 can spread.
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4/2/2020 Snowbirds in limbo as coronavirus upends travel plans—The Hill

Retired Americans and Canadians who spend winters in the southern U.S. are stuck in limbo as the coronavirus pandemic has forced them to re-evaluate where to live the next few months.
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4/1/2020 Before coronavirus hit, residential sales rose 7.1%—Miami Today

Miami-Dade County total home sales in February rose 7.1% year-over-year. Existing condo transactions were up 4.7% while single-family home sales gained 9.8%, according to the Miami Association of Realtors. But the number of re-sales on the market fell.
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4/1/2020 Miami-Dade Condo Pools Ordered Closed For Coronavirus—Patch.com

All condominium and apartment swimming pools in Miami-Dade County were ordered shut down Tuesday as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in what has become the epicenter of Florida's health crisis along with nearby Broward and Palm Beach counties.
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3/31/2020 Florida approaches 5,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, 1 day after passing 4,000—Miami Herald

There are now 4,950 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Florida, state health officials announced Sunday night, an increase of 912 cases from the night before and the largest single-day jump to date. Sixty people in Florida have died of the disease.
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3/31/2020 Cities Across South Florida Are Ordering Their Own Stay-at-Home Restrictions—NBC6 South Florida

Across South Florida, there are a variety of stay-at-home restrictions. Here’s a list of local curfew information
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3/31/2020 Coronavirus Florida: Palm Beach Realtors adapt, as showings drop; interest in rentals remains strong

If you’re wondering what the state of the Palm Beach real estate market is right now during the coronavirus crisis, here’s a caveat: It depends on who’s talking.
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3/26/2020 What happens when condo neighbors test positive for coronavirus? Miami is finding out—Miami Herald

What happens when a resident of a condo or rental building tests positive for COVID-19? South Florida residents are finding out. At the Brickell Bay Club, the pool, tennis courts and barbecue area were closed Wednesday after an occupant in one of the condo’s 450 units tested positive, said condominium association president John Caron. The gym and children’s area at the complex, at 2333 Brickell Ave., were shut last week.
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3/26/2020 Miami-Dade Awakens To New Normal: No Hotels, No Clubs, No Beaches—Patch.com

Miami-Dade residents awoke to a new normal Tuesday: No hotels, no clubs, no frivolous shopping, no beaches and only takeout or delivery to satisfy their craving for the Miami area's most iconic restaurants.
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3/26/2020 Ft. Lauderdale’s $35M penthouse breaks records—New York Post

Fort Lauderdale is finally challenging Miami for its condo crown, with 20 developments and 4,300 residential units in the pipeline, according to the city’s Downtown Development Authority. In February, the penthouse of the 22-story Four Seasons Private Residences Fort Lauderdale hit the market asking $35 million, more than any other new condo listing in Miami.
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3/25/2020 Miami condo tower shuts down amenities due to confirmed coronavirus case—The Real Deal South Florida

A downtown Miami condo tower has shut down its amenities deck, pools and barbecue, and asked visitors to stay away after a resident was confirmed to have tested positive for Covid-19, The Real Deal has learned.
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3/25/2020 Sunny Isles Beach issues curfew, orders pools and gyms closed in all condos and hotels—Miami Herald

Starting Sunday evening, residents of Sunny Isles Beach have a curfew.
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3/25/2020 South Florida’s February housing sales were up. That was before coronavirus—Miami Herald

Existing home sales were robust in February, according to the latest Miami Association of Realtors report. In both Miami-Dade County and Broward, the volume of sales increased while median prices for both condos and single-family home sales grew.
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