Safe Halloween Tips for Condo Associations
Safe Halloween Tips for Condo Associations Halloween is a time of excitement and fun, especially for children. Condo associations face unique challenges in ensuring a safe celebration. With many residents living in close quarters, planning is crucial. Safety should be a top priority for condo communities during Halloween. Proper guidelines can help prevent accidents and ensure everyone enjoys…
Read MoreEssential Maintenance Tips for Commercial Property Owners
Maintaining a commercial property is a herculean task, involving issues ranging from minor repairs to major system overhauls. The process requires attention to the most minor details and the ability to see the big picture and long-range forecast for the property. Good communication skills, efficient documentation skills, and the ability to multitask both emergent issues…
Read MoreHow Professional Property Management Increases Property Value
The manner in which a property is managed can significantly contribute to growing the property’s overall value, from staying on top of preventative maintenance and repairs to effective long-term financial management. A seasoned property management team can significantly increase property value through strategies that include preventive maintenance, efficient record-keeping, thorough tenant screening, and in-depth market…
Read MoreHow Condo Associations Can Navigate Rising Insurance Premiums
For condo associations, managing insurance costs has become an increasing challenge. Over the past few years, many associations have seen their premiums rise significantly due to factors beyond their control, such as increased claims, rising construction costs, and changes in the insurance market. Since insurance is a major expense in any association’s budget, finding ways…
Read More6 Things to Look for in a Property Management Company
Owning rental properties is a fantastic business opportunity, but it’s a lot of work. Screening potential tenants, communicating with clients, scheduling maintenance, collecting rent – it’s more than one person can handle. Whether you’re in charge of a condominium association, an apartment community, or managing a commercial property like a shopping center or industrial park,…
Read MoreThe Impact of In-Unit Modifications
Most condominium Unit Owners feel that what they do within the walls of their unit is nobody’s business but their own, and to an extent, they are correct. The Association, however, is responsible for maintaining the common elements within the community, which can often be affected by “in-unit” work. The Illusion of Independence Condominium owners…
Read MoreWhen It’s Budget Time!
If your community’s fiscal year ends on December 31st, it should come as no surprise that soon your Community Manager and Board Trustees will begin planning for next year’s budget. The preparation of an association’s budget is a detailed and lengthy process. They have a lot of work ahead of them. Over the next few…
Read MoreSeven Steps to Selecting the Perfect Property Management Company
Are you in the market to find assistance in the care and maintenance of your property? Hiring a trusted property management company can give you peace of mind that your community is well cared for. Whether you lead a condominium association, homeowners association, apartment community, single family home development, retail property, shopping center, public housing,…
Read MoreBuilding A Healthy Living Community
At Crowninshield Management Corp. we are fortunate to have valued relationships with hundreds of trustees. Each and every day our team listens and responds to the needs of our clients throughout New England. Although many of our residential complexes differ in size and needs, all properties share a common goal to create a healthy community….
Read More6 Tips For Energy Efficiency This Spring
Congratulations! If you live in New England, you’ve probably just endured the most wicked winter in history. Now, it’s time to rejoice in the return of spring, and all the green it brings with the change of season. While we’re on the subject of green, spring is the ideal time to think about saving money…
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