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Self-Managed Condo? When to Hire a Management Company
Reading Time: 3 minutesPlenty of Boston condo associations start out self-managed, and for a small, simple building with a willing volunteer, it can work for a while. But most boards reach a point where doing it themselves quietly costs more than hiring help. Here’s how to tell when your association has outgrown self-management. The signs your board has…
Tax Preparation and 1099 Services for Property Owners
Reading Time: 7 minutesFor property owners in Boston and Greater Boston, understanding tax preparation and 1099 services is crucial. This guide provides an overview of the essential tax forms, filing requirements, and important deadlines to ensure compliance and maximize your tax deductions. Understanding 1099 Forms Navigating the complexities of tax season can be daunting for property owners,…
Maximize Your Rental Income With Expert Property Management
Reading Time: 5 minutesWant to maximize your rental income without daily stress? This guide explains how expert property management for landlords makes rental properties simple, steady, and more profitable. Learn clear steps, smart property management tips, and expert strategies that boost cash flow and reduce vacancy. Understanding Property Management Property management services help a landlord and property…
Is a Property Manager Worth It for a Boston Rental?
Reading Time: 5 minutesFor most Boston rental owners, a property manager is worth it once you have more than a unit or two. Here is what they do, what it costs, and when it pays for itself.
How Much Does Condo Association Management Cost in Boston?
Reading Time: 5 minutesMost Boston condo associations pay per unit per month, but the headline rate tells you almost nothing. Here is how condo management pricing really works and how to compare quotes.
Reserve Studies for Massachusetts Condos: How Much Should You Be Saving?
Reading Time: 5 minutesA reserve study is the plan that keeps a 200000 dollar roof from becoming a surprise special assessment. Here is how reserve studies and funding work for a Massachusetts condo.
How to Choose a Condo Management Company in Boston
Reading Time: 8 minutesAn honest trustee’s guide to hiring a Boston condo or HOA management company: the 10 questions to ask, how fees really work, and the red flags to avoid.
HOA vs. Condo Association in Massachusetts: What’s the Difference?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe short answer: an HOA (homeowners association) usually governs a community of separately owned homes and the land they sit on, while a condominium association governs a building or development where you own your individual unit plus a shared interest in the common areas. In Massachusetts, most “associations” people refer to are legally condominium associations,…
How to Switch Condo Association Management Companies in Boston
Reading Time: 5 minutesYou don’t like your condo management company. The repairs sit for weeks. The financials show up once a year, if at all. Nobody picks up the phone. And yet your board hasn’t made a move, because switching feels like a project nobody on a volunteer board has time for. Here’s the part most trustees get…
