10 ways to be a successful community association manager
Most community associations don’t have the time or expertise needed to manage their assets, oversee day-to-day operations, and maintain regular communication with owners. That’s why they hire a community association manager to take care of all the different aspects involved in preserving the value and harmony of their property. If you want to become a […]
Creating a homeowners association violation letter
If you live in or manage a homeowners association, you know that there are pages of rules to follow. At some point, whether on purpose or by accident, someone will break one of those rules. When this happens, the board of directors must try to help the owner correct the behaviour or action so that […]
11 essential questions to ask when hiring a condo management company
How do you know that a condo management company is right for your building? Ask these questions to see if they’re a good fit.
Top 5 HOA management software : A comprehensive guide – 2024
Work smarter, not harder. That’s what HOA management software like Condo Control aims to help board members and property managers do.
The average cost of buying a condo in a major city
Can you afford to live in a big city? Take a look at prices and perks that come with living in places like New York, Toronto or Los Angeles.
Average cost of condo fees and how to reduce it
Besides making monthly mortgage payments, condo owners must pay condo fees as well. This amount covers maintenance costs for common areas in the condo building and it contributes to a rainy day fund. Sounds fair enough, right? Problem is, there’s no benchmark to how much condo fees should cost. In some places, it’s $50 while others […]
Pro formas for condo developers, sellers and buyers
Whether you are developing, selling or purchasing a condo, a pro forma statement can be a vital tool for decision-making, and minimizing risks associated with investing. But in order to be truly useful, pro forma statements must be based on objective and reliable information. This is the only way to create an accurate projection of […]
Photo ID Badges, File Library on Mobile, and Changes to Visitor Parking
We marked fall of 2020 with a new release. We’ve just launched photo ID badges, a new feature that allows authorized users to set up photo ID badges for residents in Condo Control. Our File Library is now available on mobile. We’ve also made several improvements to current features, many of which were requested by […]
A guide to condo newsletters
Condo buildings are like miniature ecosystems. Though residents follow the same rules and share the same amenities, they often lead very different lives. Some people are always on the go, others are almost always at home. Some like to be social and get to know the people on their floor, others may not know who […]
Condo Control wins Best Property Management Solutions of 2020
Good property management matters. It is the difference between chaotic communities and happy communities, structure and disorder, inefficiency and productivity. Good property management software platforms help condos and HOAs move away from chaos and gain control. Great programs help communities become more cohesive, and save a little money, too. Crozdeck recently created a list of […]
HOA surveys: Collecting feedback from your community
An association is the sum of its members. While the board of directors is charged with upholding specific responsibilities, the fate of the association ultimately lies in the hands of the owners. In order to operate at its best, an HOA needs funding, and most of that money comes from owners. These community members also […]
Condo Control Central is now Condo Control
Our team is always working on enhancements and improvements. We make monthly updates to our software to ensure that our clients are getting the best experience possible. It’s important to us to provide you with a product that is effective, dynamic and easy to use. After all, our goal is to make property management easier […]
Condo Control wins award for best rental property management software
Managing rental properties comes with its own unique set of challenges and tasks. Fortunately, good software can bring order and stability to an otherwise chaotic process. Digital.com realized that property managers and landlords have several options to choose from, perhaps too many options, which is why they decided to evaluate and recognize the top rental […]
3 things to know about HOA approval letters
While every association might have a different approval process, these points about approval letters are generally applicable for all HOAs.
HOA committee charters
HOA committees can be incredibly helpful to boards, and the HOA as a whole. A well-organized committee can shorten the long-to-do list for busy board members, and build a more productive and cohesive community. However, it’s important for HOAs to only create committees that are needed. Each committee must have a clear and defined purpose, […]
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