Rental Management Program
Tracking rental properties within an Association has long been a challenge to both Management and to the Board. “Managing” those Owners that choose to rent by ensuring they abide by any policies the Association might have regarding renting is even harder. It goes beyond the scope of the Management Agreement, and certainly adds further burden […]
The Importance of Loss Assessment Coverage
Insurance in an Association can be confusing. One important distinction in your personal homeowner policy package (commonly called an “HO6” policy) is Loss Assessment Coverage. This coverage is typically different from your “Real Property Coverage.” Real Property Coverage should cover your personal contents, coverage of building construction items like flooring and walls that may NOT […]
Online Shopping and Delivery Safety
The number of Americans having online orders delivered at their front doors has significantly increased this year, and it’s sure to continue to increase before Christmas. Some great tips to keep in mind to help ensure your packages arrive and stay on your doorstep include: Request notifications on your deliveries so you can bring it […]
Things to Do During the Stay at Home Order in Minnesota
If you’re watched enough TV and gone on all the walks you care to for the day, you’re probably looking for other ways to pass the time. We’ve pulled together a list of a few ideas to keep your entertained during this unprecedented time. Facebook Live Concerts Musicians around the country are moving their “gig” […]
New in 2019
Resource Directory! We strive to continually add valuable content and resources in our newsletters and on our website. To serve you better, we added a Resource Directory to our website. If you’re looking for carpet cleaning or other services, be sure to check this great source for local businesses. We will be adding to the […]
Sharper to Host Board Training Session – January 15th
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 15, 2019 for Sharper Management’s presentation “Board Basics: An Orientation for Board Members,” to be held at 6 p.m. in Bloomington. This free seminar, led by Sharper’s two directors of community Management, Candy Lee and Josh Reams, will cover topics such as: * Defining What an Association Actual Is […]
Fountainwoods II Condo Association and Sharper Join Forces
Eden Prairie, Minn – (August 17, 2018) – Effective August 1st, Sharper Management is pleased to welcome Fountain Woods II Condominium Association to the stable of clients managed in the Edina area. Originally constructed in the early 70s and incorporated as Condominiums a decade later, Fountain Woods is a beautiful community made up of four […]
HO6 Policy Overview
After making the decision to join a homeowners association, your next step should be to protect all of your home assets. Overall, there are two main insurance policies necessary to cover a property loss: a master policy through the association and personal homeowner policy (called an “HO6”). The master policy is provided by your association […]
Winter Snow Removal Reminder
In case you missed our article last month about snow contracts, here are the highlights you need to know about most HOA snow removals. This has been a hot topic at our office the past few weeks because so many of our snowfalls this year have not reached “trigger depth”. Trigger Depth – Most contracts […]
Aaron Osowski Joins the Sharper Management Team
Eden Prairie, MN, (November 7, 2017) – Sharper Management is pleased to welcome Aaron Osowski to its community management team as an Assistant Manager. He will be working with our Community Managers to ensure tasks and requests from Sharper Management properties are attended to efficiently. Osowski comes to Sharper Management with a background in property […]