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Ignoring the Advice of your Reserve Specialist!

The majority of Association-governed communities are underfunded. reserve fund strength

The High Price of Paying for Reserve Projects with a Loan

So your roof just failed, and it’s going to cost the Association $250,000. On one hand, it wasn’t really surprising, because the roof is 15 years old, right on track for this type of roof failure.

Fiber-Cement Siding – A Very Cost-Effective Option

n 2010 we were commissioned by the James Hardie company to examine the life-cycle costs of their Hardiboard siding compared to vinyl and natural cedar siding.

Why Sealant Joints Fail

If a leader of community volunteers can remember, embrace and live these four simple words, they are bound to make a profound impact on the volunteers in their circle. In turn, those volunteers will have boundless impact on the communities they serve.

Reserve Planning: Practical Application (Part 5 of 6)

In our October newsletter we looked at the question of which funding plan methodology to use: “Straight Line” or “Cash Flow”.

Reserve Funding Plans: Selling Out, Settling, or Succeeding

Associations often struggle to determine the appropriate level of Reserve funding for their communities. This challenge is understandable,