Fall Cleaning: A Helpful Guide
While your home may be kept relatively clean, it’s a good idea to do a thorough, deep clean at the start of each season. You’ll be spending more time inside now that the temperatures are dropping, so you want to have a clean home for you and your family. A deep clean can be a […]
Board Training – Section II – October 26
The second section in Sharper’s Board Training program is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th, 6 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Plaza located 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 president of Insurance Warehouse, […]
Welcoming Heatherton of Edina to the Sharper Family
Eden Prairie, Minn – (September 12, 2022) – Effective September 1st, Sharper Management is pleased to welcome Heatherton of Edina to the growing stable of clients managed in the Edina area. Originally constructed in the late 70s and located in the heart of Edina just of France Avenue, the Heatherton is a beautiful community made […]
Dues Increases – No Resident Wants It, But Every Association Needs It
Most Associations have a traditional calendar fiscal year (January-December), which means soon we will be entering budget season for 2023. Back to basics, your operating budget is what sets the “dues” amount that people will pay each month/quarter/year. Each Association is different in what they are responsible for funding, but operating budgets should account for […]
Overcoming Decision Making Paralysis
There is nothing more frustrating for members, managers, and even homeowners, than a Board that is collectively stuck in the muck, having trouble coming to a decision. It is a condition that is all too common. Perhaps it is a complex construction project, a delicate homeowner situation needing resolution, a complicated budget crisis, or maybe […]
Welcoming New Residents to the Association
As a new owner buying into an association, you will receive a “Welcome Packet” from Sharper on behalf of the association. This Welcome Packet includes instructions on logging into the webportal, a listing of key contacts such as the Community Manager and Accounting representatives, options and directions on paying dues, etc. As fellow residents, however, […]
Keeping Your Home Safe While on Vacation
Summer is coming to a close, and many families are heading out on vacation or weekend getaways to soak up these last few weeks. When going out of town, it’s important to make sure your home is secure, as burglaries peak during the summer months. Here are some things you can do to keep your […]
Association Funds: Operating vs Reserve
Since most associations are on a calendar fiscal year, your Board of Directors and Management will soon start working hard to establish your 2023 Operating Budget. This budget, essentially, sets your “dues” – so we thought it would be a timely opportunity to explain the difference between the “operating budget” and funds VS the “replacement […]
Resale Disclosures: What They Are & Why They’re Needed
If you are selling your townhome, condo, or single-family home that is legally platted within a registered Association, you are required by Minnesota state law to provide a “Resale Disclosure Package” to the potential buyer. This “package” consists of a number of items, including: Copies of the Governing Documents (Articles of Incorporation, Declarations, Bylaws, Rules, […]
Having Dogs in an HOA: Rules and Courtesies
Living in a condo or townhome means you need to be respectful of your neighbors, and poorly trained dogs and inattentive owners can cause problems. If you have a dog in your HOA, here are some things to be aware of: Excessive barking It’s inevitable that dogs will bark throughout the day, whether they’re telling […]