Lakes of Pine Run Condo Association

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

How to Carry Concealed In a Purse (If You Must)

Many self-defense experts eschew off-body carry. But that's not always practical.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

Four More Condo Association Website Ideas

Make sure your community has an awesome online presence by incorporating these four Condo Association website ideas.

Condo association forced couple to sell when second baby arrived, lawsuit claims

"Congratulations. What are you going to do for housing?" one of their neighbors at Grosse Pointe Estate Condominiums allegedly asked the couple.

What an HOA “Transfer Fee” Is—And What It Is Not

The term “transfer fee” is used in North Carolina incorrectly all the time. Misuse is common even among professionals. Recently I’ve heard both real estate brokers and real estate attorneys refer to items as “transfer fees” that were not. Since there is a statute that regulates and can even prohibit improper transfer fees, it’s important to use the correct term. Let’s start with a bit of background. Since 2010 North Carolina state statute has defined a transfer fee as a “fee or charge…

The Facts and Figures of Homeowners Associations

Find out the facts, figures and history of homeowners associations in America.

5 Signs a Condominium Association May Be in Trouble

Condominiums. Not always everyone's first pick for housing, however the combination of affordability and location usually make them an ideal choice for c...

The Most Important Condo Association Documents You’re Not Reading

Make sure you're reading the most important condo Association Documents to ensure you're not taken advantage of.

Fire Safety for Condos and the Implications of Short-Term Rentals

Fire safety in Ontario is governed by the Fire Code O. Reg. 213/07, which is a regulation made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. The Fire Code establishes minimum requirements for fi

Does My Condo Association Need A Master Flood Policy?

Without flood insurance, your Condo Association could find itself in very deep water whether you’re in a flood zone, or not.

What is a CPN and how to protect your apartment community

What is a CPN, and why does it create risk for your apartment community? Learn how to sort out qualified prospects and avoid fraudsters.

Protecting a Condo Association Through Proper Reserves Funding

Adequate condo reserves are critical to the financial viability of any condo association or HOA. Lack of a reserve fund equals a special assessment!

8 Things to Know About Moving into A Condo

Congrats on the new condo! Here are some of the things you'll need to know about condo living before you move in.