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Proactive Communication: Preventing Misunderstandings in Co-op Buildings Through Dialogue UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Josh Koppel, President, H. S. C. Management on August 01, 2024

within 24 hours, even if it's just to acknowledge the communication. “If you ignore the email or wait two

Co-op and Condo Buyers Ask: What's a Lowball Offer and What's Realistic?

the buyer thinks is a realistic market price? This shopper, unlike her agent, claims to belong to the "it ... is one of the biggest investments you'll every make. This purchase is more than just buying a home, it ... Real estate agents advise buyers to peg offers to the value of the property as they see it.

Capital Reserves Needed for Costly Repairs as Building Issues Arise Early UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Paula Chin on June 11, 2024

and in the openings between the masonry. “It wasn’t just atypical for the age of the building,” says Varone. “The ... and maintenance to ensure funds are available for future work. (Print: Too Early for So Many Leaks)

David Hales Finds Sanctuary in Yorkville Co-Op Amidst Challenges UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Paula Chin on June 11, 2024

deal for me. I’ve traveled a huge amount for work, so I was just looking for a small, manageable place

Co-Ops and Condos Update Pet Policies to Address Growing Pet Ownership Demands UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Paula Chin on June 05, 2024

; at condos, it’s sometimes in the bylaws. But those are the exceptions. At most buildings, existing policies

Toby Johnson's Journey: From Math Professor to Co-Op Treasurer in Brooklyn UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Paula Chin on May 02, 2024

started last June and was just completed in December. Each apartment has its own compressor, two of them ... budgeted for repairs and switched to electrification, saving the building money and reducing its carbon

Lower Manhattan Co-op: A Swirl of Neighbors Rising and Falling Together UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Michele Cardella on March 21, 2024

reaction to my fellow shareholders, we also rise, but in our case it’s in opposition to the board. Usually ... repairs, but the community has managed to maintain a smooth consistency due to its collective aversion

Sara Hewitt's Legal Expertise Helps Tackle East 73rd St.'s Challenges UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Paula Chin on March 21, 2024

It’s no brag, just fact: Sarah Hewitt has good business sense. A graduate of Williams College

Revamping the Rules UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Mary Federico on March 18, 2024

on three general “rules of house rules.” It’s not enough to follow just one or two of them; you need

Going With the Flow UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Michele Cardella on March 18, 2024

bunch. Just catching up with our neighbors can take 30 minutes. Then it’s another hour or two to get

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