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All You Need to Know About Reserve Components

The "Component List" serves as the foundation of a Reserve Study by spelling out the scope & schedule of all necessary repairs & replacements. In this eBook, you'll learn: -Component List basics -Components to include -Useful life & cost information -Importance of updating -Why Reserving is important

Funding Plans

The "Funding Plan" is a calculated plan of regular monthly assessments and/or special assessments necessary to perform common area repairs & replacements in a timely manner.

Avoid the Sticker Heart Attack of Repairs

To repair now or to repair later is the age-old dilemma associated with owning or managing a building or community. Sticker shock from contractors is all too common when it comes to receiving a proposal for any type of maintenance or repair work.

On The Road with Reserves

A map is extremely helpful when departing on a journey, but if there are unexpected roadblocks, even the most experienced traveler needs help arriving at the intended destination. A reserve study is a map to the future, but what's a manager or board to do when roadblocks arise while trying to follow the directions?

Why You Don’t Want to Delay That Paint Job

We all know the importance of curb appeal. If a buyer isn’t pleased with the exterior of a home, they’ll carry that displeasure into the interior. No matter how attractive the interior is, it will be hard for a potential buyer to let go of that first impression of the home.

10 Ways to Improve Property Values

After 30 years in this industry educating other professionals, clients, and prospects how to make wise decisions with respect to Reserves, I’m considering a different, age-old strategy: Change behavior by providing a financial incentive!