A Labor Day Tradition Continues
Eric Glazer’s annual Labor Day salute to volunteer condo and HOA board members follows one South Florida president through a holiday that refuses to stay quiet.
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The Importance of Civility in Florida's Condominiums and HOAs
Maybe communities communicate too much. Not face to face, but through endless emails. Board members are volunteers dealing with insurance, reserve studies, contractors, and frustrated owners. In that environment, emotions can move faster than wisdom. One angry email can damage relationships built over years.…
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Have Some Condos and HOAs Become Too Complicated to Self-Manage?
Some condos and HOAs have grown into complex organizations. Learn when self-management works and when professional management may be the better option.
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The Biggest Lie in Condos: “We’ll Keep Assessments Low”
For years, one phrase helped sell millions of dollars’ worth of condominium units across Florida: “We’ll keep assessments low.” On the surface, that sounds like good news. Who wouldn’t want lower monthly fees? But what many owners are discovering today is that low assessments were often not a sign of a…
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FANNIE AND FREDDIE MAKE IT HARDER AND EASIER FOR FLORIDA CONDOS
Find out how Fannie and Freddie's new rules impact Florida condos. Discover how Fannie and Freddie make financing easier yet more demanding.
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HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF TERMINATING YOUR HOA?
Explore the complexities of HOA termination and the implications of HB 657.
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Condo and HOA Unit Owner Resolutions: A Necessary Reality Check
Last week we focused on board resolutions. Now it’s the owners’ turn. Most condo and HOA disputes start with skipped rules, personal reactions to enforcement, or not participating until there’s a problem. Living in an association means shared responsibility. Read the documents, stay engaged, pay on time, and…
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New Year Resolutions for Condo & HOA Boards
Every year, condo and HOA boards promise this will be the year things finally run smoothly. And every year, the same problems show up again, late budgets, messy meetings, inconsistent enforcement, frustrated owners, and eventually legal threats. This article breaks down board resolutions that actually work,…
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THE END OF ANOTHER YEAR
As 2025 comes to a close, Florida’s condominium associations look back on another year defined by constant change. Rising assessments, shifting insurance markets, expanded management responsibilities, new voting rules, and upcoming board term limits have left many boards feeling overwhelmed. This year-end…
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Do You Really Need an Owner’s Rep? Here’s Who Does
A good Owner’s Rep can be the difference between a smooth project and a budget-blowing mess. They act as your watchdog, keeping engineers and contractors honest while protecting your board from confusion, surprise costs, and missed deadlines. Smaller routine jobs may not need one, but big repairs, structural…
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AND NOW FOR THE HARD PART
For the past two weeks we discussed how difficult it has now become to prepare the annual budget. Well suppose you had to prepare two budgets instead of one? In many condominiums, that’s now the case.
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SERÁ MEJOR QUE HAYAS AUMENTADO TU COBERTURA DE SEGURO
Florida condo and HOA owners are pouring millions into reserves and milestone repairs...but what guarantees protect those funds? This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, we break down Florida’s insurance and fidelity bond requirements, why boards must confirm coverage, and how theft has happened in real cases.…
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YOU BETTER HAVE INCREASED YOUR INSURANCE COVERAGE
Florida condo and HOA owners are pouring millions into reserves and milestone repairs...but what guarantees protect those funds? This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, we break down Florida’s insurance and fidelity bond requirements, why boards must confirm coverage, and how theft has happened in real cases.…
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FLORIDA’S 3RD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL SAYS 100% MEANS 100%
Florida’s 3rd District Court of Appeal ruled that 100% means 100% when it comes to condo termination, siding with unit owners who fought back against a developer’s attempt to change voting rules mid-game. This major decision highlights the legal battle over whether older condo declarations can be overridden…
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MAYBE THERE IS SOME HELP COMING OUR WAY IN FLORIDA
Florida condo and homeowners are buckling under skyrocketing costs—especially insurance. Senator Rick Scott has reintroduced the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act, which would make up to $10,000 in insurance premiums tax-deductible. If passed, it could mean serious savings. But it needs public support.…
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MY SAFE FLORIDA CONDO AND HOME PROGRAM UPDATES
Florida created two programs to help with rising insurance costs: My Safe Florida Home and My Safe Florida Condo. Both offered free wind mitigation inspections and grants to fund storm-resistant upgrades. Homeowners could receive up to $10K; condos up to $175K. However, as of now, both programs have paused…
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HOUSE BILL 913 – Part One
It should come as no surprise that Representative Vicki Lopez came right out of the gate this year and filed a massive condo bill.
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BEFORE YOU GO BAD-MOUTHING YOUR BOARD
Condo turmoil: Red-tagged building, $4.5M repairs, residents demand transparency on past funds. Know your rights and ask for records!
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