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Reserve fund requirements for Canadian condominiums and stratas

Condo Control

Not only is it easy to get to, but condominium units were plentiful and very affordable. While there are some exceptions to reserve fund requirements, most condominiums are required to have studies completed by a professional at least once every 5 years. Florida has historically been considered an ideal state to purchase a winter home.

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5 ways for high rise condominiums to save money in 2025

Condo Control

Densely populated high rise condominiums have always been budget conscious. Reduce administrative costs Administrative costs are any expenses incurred to maintain day-to-day operations of the condominium. Chatbots Chatbots can be installed on a condominiums website to answer basic questions from prospective buyers or residents.

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New 2025 condo and HOA laws for U.S. states

Condo Control

Amendments were made in 2024, requiring condominiums with 25 or more units to have a website. HB 1203 makes it clear that HOAs need a website, just like condominium communities. Mandatory reserve fund requirements This news should not come as a surprise to any Florida condominium community. Recent U.S.

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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Multifamily refers to properties, such as apartment complexes, condominiums, townhouses, semi-detached units and duplexes, all of which offer multiple spaces for rent. Operating costs can consist of property taxes, real estate agent fees, utilities, maintenance, property management fees, homeowners insurance and legal fees.

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Condo and strata chargebacks

Condo Control

A condominium or strata may charge costs that it sustained because of an owner’s actions or omissions back to them through common expense fees. In Ontario, the Condominium Act explains when condo corporations can charge back costs to the common expenses of an owner. What are chargebacks? What costs can be charged back?

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Here’s What Active Adults, 55+ Want in an Condominium

Mem Property Management

What Do Senior’s Want in an Condominium? #1: 2: Inclusive The 55+ Active Adult is also looking for all utilities included: heat and hot water, gas and electricity, cable and internet, even parking and laundry. 1: Accessibility Older Americans, Active Adults and 55+ are looking for homes that will be easy to navigate as they age.

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1031 Exchange in Multifamily Real Estate

American Apartment Owners Association

The Benefits of Using a 1031 Exchange for Multifamily Investors Utilizing a 1031 exchange offers several key advantages formultifamily real estate investors: 1. By following these guidelines, multifamily real estate investors can effectively build wealth by deferring taxes and reinvesting profits.