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Smart Amenity Management
In many New Jersey homeowners associations and condos, amenities are an integral part of a community, offering improved quality of life, recreational enjoyment and convenience. Popular amenities such as clubhouses or pools can create a sense of community, bringing residents together socially. Fitness rooms and tennis courts provide on-site recreational facilities for residents who might otherwise have to travel to a gym and incur the expense of hefty membership fees. These perks, however, also carry risk of serious injury. Does your community have an accident waiting to happen? Read More
Building Community Within HOAs
One irony of modern life is that being in close proximity to your neighbors doesn't necessarily make you closer to your neighbors. At best, people might know just a handful of neighbors in their community. Many of us lead hectic lives, and justify our lack of community involvement by saying we just have too little time. Time is an issue, no doubt about it, but there are good reasons to add a little involvement to your "to-do" list. Indeed, connecting and socializing with your neighbors can be much more useful than it appears. Read More
The National Recreation and Park Association
The modest mission of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)"—"To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people"—belies the complexity of the organization itself: its unique structure, its rich history, its impressive successes, and its ambitions for the future. Read More
The New Jersey Condo, HOA & Co-op Expo
On Wednesday, May 5th, 2010, The New Jersey Cooperator and its parent company
Yale Robbins, Inc. hosted the third annual New Jersey Condo, HOA & Co-op Expo at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus.
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Fighting Sprawl with Smart Growth
While more space, cleaner air, and a more relaxed lifestyle may be upsides to
suburban living, the ‘burbs are also often synonymous with sprawl—mile after mile of strip-malls, big-box stores, identical office parks, chain
restaurants, and parking lots to house the cars needed to access it all.
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Life in the XBox Age
It seems that the residents of one large New Jersey HOA don’t want to come out and play. The association’s management cancelled their scheduled Easter egg hunt this past March because only a handful of their 700-plus families wanted to participate. Other associations are having an equally hard time getting residents to actively participate in any sort of scheduled activity, from potlucks to picnics. Read More
Maintaining HOA Playgrounds
The sound of children playing outside is one of the many joys of the warm weather months. Playgrounds are a place where parents and guardians can relax while kids get some exercise and burn off energy before a nap. Playgrounds can also contribute to an association's property values and sense of community, but in order for a play facility to be enjoyable, however, safety must always come first. Read More
Pool Safety, Liability and Management
Many homeowner associations (HOAs) maintain either an indoor or outdoor pool for the benefit of their members. Indeed, swimming is not only a pleasant way to cool off during the summer months; it's also one of the most efficient forms of exercise, and one of the less strenuous on the muscles and joints. Read More
Ready, Set, Renovate
Lobbies, corridors and common areas are the public face an HOA or condo
community shows to the world. Shabby, threadbare, or painfully dated common
areas can hurt overall property values and send the wrong message about how a
community is maintained and cared for.
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Keeping Cool, Keeping Safe
Few amenities are as valued and beloved by residents as a private homeowners
association’s swimming pool. But pools probably represent the single biggest insurance liability and
maintenance expense for associations that have them.
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