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...
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...
Staying Organized in Small Spaces
Who said spring cleaning had to wait until the warmer months? Winter is a great time to get your home organized. There isn’t typically an abundance of space in a townhome or condo, however, so keeping your space organized can be difficult when there isn’t much room...
Got Cabin Fever? Fun Things to Do in Winter
Sometimes, winter feels like it’s never going to end. Days with minimal sunlight and freezing temperatures make it hard to get outdoors, and many Minnesotans end up dealing with cabin fever. Being stuck indoors can really dampen your mood and lower your motivation,...
A Sharper Focus on 2022
Looking back on 2021, it was certainly a rollercoaster ride for Sharper Management. The successes are many. Continued growth and securing 20 new association accounts. Retention of existing accounts remained strong at 98%. The processes and structure of the Client Care...
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...
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