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The Ever-Changing HOA Insurance Market

If you have seen your association’s master insurance premium increase in recent years, know that you are not alone. The insurance market for multi-unit dwellings (i.e. condos and townhomes) continues to be volatile. According to Marsh & McLennan, for the past eight years Minnesota has ranked in the top three for “catastrophic losses.” Hail storms […]

Limited Common Elements vs Common Elements

It is important to understand the difference between Limited Common Elements vs Common Elements.  And please note that these will vary significantly by association and how the Governing Documents define and treat them.  A Common Element is typically a space or component that is “shared” by all. Popular examples include roadways, parking lots, condo building […]

Brianna Samuels Joins Sharper Management as Portfolio Community Manager

Sharper Management is pleased to welcome Brianna Samuels to the Sharper Management team in the role of Portfolio Community Manager. She will be working with properties in the Twin Cities Area. Samuels’ extensive knowledge in property management, resident and vendor relations, as wells as her experience in contract negotiations makes her a valued asset to […]

Board Tips: Make Your Meeting Matter

In previous issues we’ve discussed the importance of a strong meeting facilitator; we’ve suggested agenda formats to create better meeting efficiency; and recently we wrote on the principle that meetings should be regulated to making decisions. There’s no denying that we live in a culture of meetings. In this issue’s Board Tips, we offer one […]

Christopher Gosse Joins Sharper Management as Portfolio Community Manager

Sharper Management is pleased to welcome Christopher Gosse to the staff as a Portfolio Community Manager. Gosse will assist in managing properties in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Gosse’s well rounded experience in virtually all areas of property management makes him an excellent addition to the Sharper Management team. In his 8+ years in the […]