Huge Night for Sharper at CAI Vision Awards
A huge night for the company, Sharper Management took home half of the awards presented at the annual Holiday Gala and Vision Awards for the Community Association Institute-MN Chapter (CAI) held on Thursday, December 2nd. CAI, the international trade organization for...
Board Training Opportunity: January 26, 2022
Sharper Management will present the first in a series of Board Training opportunities on Wednesday, January 26, 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...
Reflecting on the Champlain Towers Tragedy
It’s not unlikely that if you live in a condominium building, seeds of doubt on its structural integrity have been planted in the wake of the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, FL earlier this summer. While the investigation is ongoing, the...
Hope Rocks
We recently attended the 2021 annual Hope Rocks event, a fundraiser gala that supports Faith's Lodge. Faith's Lodge supports parents and families coping with the death or medically complex condition of a child. At Faith's Lodge, these families can escape to a peaceful...
The Responsibility of an HOA Management Company
Sometimes, the roles of an HOA and an HOA management company can get confusing. Questions about what we do are common, and the answer varies depending on each association and their needs. Some associations need help in certain areas, while others need full-service...
Budget Season: Prepping for Spring
Many outdoor maintenance services are slowing down or stopping due to cold temperatures and winter being right around the corner, so now is the time to start budgeting for spring maintenance and repairs. If your board performed a property walk-through this summer,...
Winter Prep: Snow Removal Contractors
Minnesota winters can be pretty unpredictable, but your snow removal rules shouldn’t be. Don’t wait until the first snowfall to have your snow removal contracts set in place—the specifics need to be created ahead of time so that you aren’t flooded with questions and...
Board Meetings: Virtual or In-Person?
After a year and a half of virtual meetings, many HOA boards are going back to in-person now that COVID-19 vaccines are widely available. In October, many meetings will involve homeowners as well, as the fall is a common time for board elections. If you’re on the...
Prepping for the Holidays: Inviting Guests
While we’re not quite to the holiday season, it’s a good time to start planning for having guests over. Each association’s rules vary, so check in with your board about the rules surrounding guests. If your townhome or condo has reserved parking spots, let your...
Your Fall Cleaning Checklist
As we transition into fall, you and your family will start to spend more time inside. Your home may be well-maintained throughout the year as you do tasks like mopping and dusting, but it’s good to do a deep clean before it gets too chilly to be outside all day. We’ve...
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