Sharper Management For Your Minnesota HOA
Living in a homeowners’ association (HOA) community can be an enriching experience. These communities offer not just a place to live, but a sense of belonging and shared responsibility. To make this experience truly exceptional, efficient property management is essential. One company that excels in this area is Sharper Management. In this blog post, we’ll […]
Sharper Launches Educational Video Library
We are incredibly excited to launch our Video Resource Library – which contains nearly 100 professionally filmed educational videos with topics ranging from insurance, governing documents, financials, association meetings, and more. Although there are nearly 6 hours of total footage, each video is a short 2-8 minutes in length with a particular and focused topic. […]
Board Training Opportunity – October 25th
The next Board Training opportunity is set for Wednesday, October 25th, at 6 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Plaza at 7900 Xerxes Avenue in Bloomington. This free 90-minute session will focus on financials and insurance. Led by Sharper’s director of business development and education, Josh Reams, and Insurance Warehouse principal Eric Skarnes, topics will include: […]
Successful Sharper Scramble
Another successful Sharper Scramble Golf Tournament is in the books! On Friday, July 14th, Sharper hosted over 150 people for a day of fun, food, fellowship, and golf at Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Elko. We had 104 golfers, equally made up of our loyal and trusted business partners, Sharper staff members, and valued Board members […]
Legislative Changes Affecting HOAs
The 2023 legislative session in Minnesota was active, with several significant bills that will impact community associations in the state. Below is an abbreviating listing of those topics. As the laws are further defined and incorporated into daily living in HOAs, we will continue diving deeper into these topics in future newsletters and publications. Marijuana/Cannabis […]
Insurance Market Troubles
The insurance market for HOAs has been volatile, at best, for the last decade. 2023 has been horrendous on a number of fronts. For most associations, premium increases have been somewhere between 20-40%. For some, the primary business/structural policy premium has doubled. And for a rapidly growing number of associations, surprising news of non-renewals has […]
Sharper Scramble Golf Tournament
Last chance to register for the 7th Annual Sharper Scramble Golf Tournament, held Friday, July 14th, at Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Elko. This FREE day of food, fun, fellowship, and golf is Sharper’s way of showing appreciation to you – our valued client – to our Sharper staff, and to our trusted vendors. Registration […]
Types of Association Meetings
As always, each Association will vary according to the Governing Documents. There are three common types of Association meetings. It is important to understand the differences and functions they serve. Board Meetings – the most common type of meeting that many are familiar with. This is the regular business meeting of the elected Board of Directors. […]
Pet Rule Reminders
Now that the snow is melting, the common grounds can tell tales of those not following pet rules. If your Association allows pets, most have similar rules. A common one - pick up pet waste immediately. Please be courteous and respectful of your community by helping to keep the grounds clean. Please also review your Governing […]
Spring Activities in the Twin Cities Metro Area
Spring is a wonderful time of year in the Twin Cities, with plenty of activities and events to enjoy. From outdoor festivals to beautiful parks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. In this blog, we’ll highlight some of the top spring activities in the Twin Cities. Visit the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum […]