Staying Safe During Storm Season
We’ve entered storm season here in the Midwest, so now is a good time to go over some tips for staying safe. In a condo or other high-rise building, there isn’t always a basement or underground parking garage to take shelter in. So, in the case of severe weather, what should you do? No matter […]
New Economic Realities for HOAs
The economic realities today affect homeowner associations in their own unique ways. The first COVID summer of 2020 brought uncertainties and government restrictions that impacted projects and daily life in HOAs. Amenities were closed, pools had protocols, and meetings happened virtually. The summer of 2021 brought material shortages. So, what has 2022 brought to our […]
Board Training-Section I-July 20th
Sharper Management will present the next two-part series of Board Training opportunities on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022, 6 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Plaza, 2nd Floor Training Room at 7900 Xerces Avenue in Bloomington, MN 55431. The 90-minute session will be led by director of business development and education, Josh Reams, CMCA, AMS, PCAM. This session, […]
Spring Walk-Through Time!
For a while, it was hard to believe spring would ever come, but May is here and we’ve hit the ground running. It is, perhaps, the busiest time in property management. Your manager is busy making lists of things to be addressed following the long, cold winter season. The inevitable list of crushed downspouts. There […]
Tips for Spring Cleaning
Spring is here, the sun is shining, and it’s time to open the windows—that also means it’s time to get out the cleaning supplies! April is a great time to do your spring cleaning, especially after a Minnesota winter where salt and snow have been tracked into the home for months. Because deep cleaning tends […]
Ivy League Condominium Association Added Under Sharper Management
The Ivy League Condominium Association in St. Paul, MN is the newest addition to the Sharper Management clientele, with 35 units under management. Built in 1982, these upscale, family-oriented, loft space condos are located near other associations under Sharper Management, including Summit & Grotto Condominium Association Inc., The Oxford Hill Association, Inc., and The Waldorf […]
Sharper Scramble Golf Tournament – July 29th
Sharper Scramble Golf Tournament – July 29th Mark your calendar for the 6th Annual Sharper Scramble Golf Tournament, to be held Friday, July 29th at Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Elko. This FREE day of food, fun, fellowship, and golf is Sharper’s way of showing our appreciation to you – our valued client – to […]
Board Training Opportunity – Section II – April 20th
The second section in Sharper’s Board Training program is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20th, 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, Eric […]
Audit & Tax Season
Did you know that Community Associations, as registered non-profit corporations in the eye of the State of Minnesota, are required to file Federal and State taxes? It is also important to be aware of any requirements of your governing documents for an annual financial review or audit. If you are governed under MCIOA (Minnesota Common […]
Evolving Lender Requirements Affect HOAs
In reaction to the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, FL last summer, there have been significant changes to mortgage lender requirements with loans backed/purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. A large portion of mortgage loans (estimated at nearly 50%) are typically purchased by Fannie or Freddie, so mortgage […]