Using Your Condominium Newsletter to Tell the FHA Story
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Telling the Story of Community Association Insurance
By Bob Gourley Most condominium association residents are likely to have little or no understanding of the insurance that protects the association in which they reside. Let’s face it; there just isn’t a lot of glamour in discussing deductibles, coinsurance, liabilities and such that make up the community association insurance story. Telling the story of…
The Story of Democracy in Action in Your Community Association
The Story of Democracy in Action in Your Community Association
Keeping It Legal – The Story of Your Community Association’s Attorney
By Bob Gourley Comedian Milton Berle is quoted as saying “Attorneys practice law because it gives them a grand and glorious feeling. You give them a grand and they feel glorious”. While attorneys may be on the receiving end of many jokes, the contribution they make to your community is no laughing matter. Depending on…
Maintenance and Construction. Fact or Benefit?
By Bob Gourley Did your community get a new roof this year? Was your parking lot repaved? Was the pool filtration system overhauled? Were your decks replaced? Chances are pretty good that your community either underwent or will soon undergo a major construction or maintenance project. Don’t miss this opportunity to tell the story of…
"A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever"
By Bob Gourley You may recognize the above quote from the English poet, John Keats. Condominiums weren’t around in the early 19th century, so it is fair to say that he wasn’t referring to your community’s newsletter or communication efforts. Nonetheless, I hope you will let his words inspire you as you contemplate transforming your…
Failure to Communicate Can Lead to a Manager’s Failure
By Bob Gourley Since I work closely with management professionals, one of the more difficult questions I routinely face from community association leaders is how the community should go about the process of selecting a new community association manager. It causes me great concern when I first hear that a community is thinking of changing…
The Value of Education in Your Communications
Commit to unit owner education. Reward yourself with a better community!
The Cutting Truth about Beautification
I suggest that you use your condominium newsletter, HOA newsletter, bulletin board, and/or website to tell the story.
Tell Me I’m Beautiful!
Beauty isn’t just in the eye of the beholder, it’s also good business.