Everyone has heard the stories. A special assessment that blindsides owners overnight. A roof that should have been replaced years ago, finally failing during the worst storm of the season. A reserve fund so thin the board has no real…
When you buy a townhome-style condominium or a cottage cluster home—where there are no shared hallways, and you, the homeowner, are entirely responsible for your own exterior envelope, including your roof, siding, and windows—it’s easy to assume your monthly dues…
Is Your Association Ready for the Oregon Condo Lending 2026 Shift? A major shift is hitting the local real estate market. On August 3, 2026, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plan to retire the “Limited Review” process for condominiums. This…
If your association suddenly needed $5,000 for an emergency repair on a Saturday afternoon, could your Board access it? Or would you be stuck waiting for a management company’s office to open on Monday so they can “process” a check…
For decades, many of Oregon’s smaller condominium associations have operated on what we call a "handshake and a prayer." To keep monthly dues low, boards often skip formal meetings, leave minutes untracked, and push off reserve studies for "someday."
In a condo association, there is often a disconnect between the master insurance policy and the building’s physical reality. When a pipe bursts or a roof fails, this “administrative ambiguity” leads to legal fights, owner confusion, and massive out-of-pocket costs.…
Financial Stewardship Accounts Payable/Receivable: Modern dues collection (Zelle/Online) and invoice verification against contracts.Statutory Filings: Managing Oregon Secretary of State reports and year-end financial requirements (ORS 100.480).Budget Prep Support: Using hard data from the Living Roadmap to build realistic annual financial strategies. Master Builder Oversight (On-Site…
High-Level Leadership for a One Time Issue, No Long Term Contract Required You get direct access to industry veterans who act as the ultimate authority in their fields. This isn’t general management; it is specialized leadership for high-stakes governance and…
In the past, a “good” Condo Board was often defined by how well they kept the grass cut or how quickly they responded to a leaky faucet. But as of August 2026, the definition of success has shifted from aesthetics…