Living in a planned condo development or estate comes with a lot of perks. You don’t have to worry about most maintenance tasks; you get access to exclusive amenities and the HOA takes care of your asset. But, all of this comes at a price. As a resident or homeowner, there are certain rules and […]

When most people think about buying a home in a condominium or single-home community, they only consider the capital cost of buying the property. Things like HOA fees come as a surprise to them because they were not properly informed about how they work or what they are used for. To help you understand HOA […]

At some point, the daily grind of being a landlord can take its toll on you. From handling tenant complaints to placement, collections, security… the list is endless. The workload is even worse for those managing multiple units. That’s why most landlord opt to hire a property manager. It’s convenient, time-saving and effective.  But, hiring […]

You’re contemplating buying a condo but you’re not quite sure how to go about it. This is totally normal because buying property is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in your entire life. That’s why you need to take your time with it and ensure that you’re making a responsible choice. Below we […]

Purchasing property is a proud achievement for anyone. But like any new stage in life, it comes with certain responsibilities, particularly if you’re buying a condo in a planned development project. That’s because planned development properties are managed by a homeowner’s association (HOA).  Most people are unfamiliar with the concept of an HOA, much less […]

When starting out, most condo owners tend to opt for the self-management route. If you’re a one-man show, this means dealing with new tenants, maintenance issues, complaints and several admit tasks every day. All this can take a toll on your health and your sanity. In fact, you’ll be forgiven for feeling like there aren’t […]

As electric cars become more common, the demand for charging stations is increasing. Electric cars are mostly used by people who live and work in or near cities, which makes up a large portion of condo owners. Parking is already one of the toughest challenges in managing shared condo spaces. Trying to accommodate electric vehicle […]

6 ways to tell if you’re paying too much for condo fees. When you are looking to buy a condo, there are a lot of things to consider before making a decision. For example: is there a parking space included? What kind of amenities are offered in the building? Does the building have a 24×7 […]

The automation of our manual work has slowly but surely been happening right before our eyes for over a century. The beginning of the 1900’s saw the change from literal horsepower to figurative horsepower in the shift from buggies to cars, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg (or should I say ice-machine?).   […]