

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...

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...

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...

Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring is the perfect time to clean and refresh your home. You can make your home feel new again with a little effort and organization. This blog will provide some spring-cleaning tips to help you get started. Start with a plan: Before you begin, list all the areas...

Sharper Welcomes 3 New Staff Members
In addition to the growing number of new clients in 2023, Sharper is pleased to add three new-to-us, but experienced-in-the-industry, staff to our already strong stable of community managers. Joining as portfolio managers, we welcome Steven Smith, Josh Fuhreck, and...

Sharper Management Welcomes Ravinia Neighborhood Association
Sharper Management is pleased to welcome the Ravinia Neighborhood Association as a full-service client. Effective April 1st. This expansive Lennar-built masterplan community consists of 445-single family homes resting on the east end of Corcoran, bordering Plymouth....

Press Release – Brownstones on France Joins Sharper Portfolio
Contributing to a solid first quarter of growth, Sharper Management is pleased to welcome the Brownstones on France Association into the property management fold, effective March 1st. This beautiful, luxurious, and truly unique townhome development was constructed in...

Construction Chat: Navigating a Bad Ice Dam Year
The up-and-down temperatures, rare January rain storms, and the record-breaking snow totals we’ve experienced so far this brutal winter have been the perfect recipe for ice dam formation on various types of roofs. Ice dams are particularly tricky for Associations...

Electric Vehicle Charging Capabilities
Ready or not, the future is here. One of the most complex situations every HOA will face, if they’ve not already, is how to handle the quickly emerging demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging capabilities. Per the US Department of Energy, between 2015-2020, the...

2023 Sharper Events: Save-the-Dates
Join us for the following events throughout 2023. All events are FREE to Board members serving Associations managed by Sharper. Board Training Schedule: April 19 – Roles & Responsibilities of the Board & Governing Documents July 12 – Associations Defined &...
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