Board Training Opportunity – Jan 18, 2023
Sharper Management will present the first in a series of board training opportunities on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 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. […]
Overcoming Decision Making Paralysis
There is nothing more frustrating for members, managers, and even homeowners, than a Board that is collectively stuck in the muck, having trouble coming to a decision. It is a condition that is all too common. Perhaps it is a complex construction project, a delicate homeowner situation needing resolution, a complicated budget crisis, or maybe […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Property Walk-Throughs
Summer is a great time to do a walk-through of your properties—the weather is nice, and the green landscape allows you to clearly see what needs work or improvement. When doing a walk-through, pay attention to the following parts of the landscape: Shrubs—do they need trimming? Are they uniform? Grass—is there an irrigation system in […]
Operations and Personal Protection Continue During COVID
As the pandemic continues, most people have adjusted to the “new normal” that is affecting everyone in the community association industry, the associations, and the owners. While we may be exhausted by the restrictions and repercussions of the coronavirus, we need to remain cognizant of actions needed to prevent the spread. There are several areas […]