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Is Your HOA Ready For Hurricane Season?

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 05:29 pmCategories: Community Tips

June 1st marks the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season. Though peak season generally begins in the middle of August, homeowner and condo associations need to be prepared for the season as early as possible. The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season is predicted to be the most active since 2012, so it’s crucial to take steps to prepare your HOA for the coming months. Here are a few things you can do to ensure that your... [Read More...]

Saving Energy in Condominium Associations

Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 05:30 pmCategories: Condo Management

Saving energy in a community association doesn’t require drastic measures or embracing an extremely different standard of living. From small, everyday changes to long-term renovations, there are several things you can do conserve energy. In doing so, you will not only reduce your impact on the environment, you will see significant changes on your bills. If you want to conserve energy in your homeowner’s or condominium association, here are several simple steps that you can... [Read More...]

Tips For Enforcing HOA Rules and Regulations

Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 05:32 pmCategories: HOA Board

We all encounter rules on a daily basis: “Handicap parking only,” “You break it, you buy it,” or “No shirt, no shoes, no service,” just to name a few. We know that there are often consequences for breaking these rules, but what about breaking the rules where you live? Unfortunately for many homeowner’s association and community association boards, community members aren’t always worried about playing by the rules. As part of a HOA board, how... [Read More...]

Running a Successful Community Association Meeting

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 05:32 pmCategories: Community Tips

A successful and productive community association meeting requires advance planning and preparation. Meetings should be run in an orderly and professional fashion to avoid chaos, but organizers should avoid excessive formality which could discourage association members from attention. Productive meetings are essential for board members. They set the tone for future work, and they let board members know that they have successfully performed their duties and can proceed on future projects. Here are just a... [Read More...]

How to Collect Delinqunt HOA Fees and Dues

Friday, March 25, 2016 at 05:33 pmCategories: HOA Board

If you manage a homeowners association, you know the importance of homeowner’s association fees and dues. These fees are necessary for covering common expenses, maintaining the properties and paying for any amenities the community offers. Unfortunately, not all homeowners are good at keeping up with paying their dues, and when someone doesn’t pay their fair share, everyone in the association is affected. When homeowners fail to pay dues and fees, it could result in shuttered... [Read More...]

Should You Invest in Professional Condominium Management in Florida?

Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 05:34 pmCategories: Condo Management

Whether or not to invest in professional condominium management is a decision that nearly all condo boards in Florida will face. The benefits of professional condominium management in Florida are numerous, but they come at a cost, which leads many board members to wonder if they are truly worth it. Self-management is always an option, but it may not be the best in all situations. When community members manage the association themselves, they have greater... [Read More...]

Alex Hall, Carmen Condron, And Joe Dornquast Complete Pre-Requiste Course For CMCA Designation

Monday, November 23, 2015 at 05:35 pmCategories: Company Updates

Alex Hall is a Portfolio Manager in the AMI Lakewood Ranch office. Carmen Condron is an Onsite Manager at Lido Beach Club. Joe Dornquast is a Onsite Manager at Charlotte Square Condominiums in Port Charlotte. “It is rewarding to see professional managers work to advance their career to obtain the National Recognized CMCA designation for professional managers.” The next step to obtain the CMCA designation is to pass the comprehensive national certification exam.... [Read More...]

Rob Edgington Recieves AMS Designation

Monday, July 20, 2015 at 05:35 pmCategories: Company Updates

Rob Edgington has received the Association Management Specialist designation (“AMS”) issued through the Community Association Institute (“CAI”). The designation requires completion of two (2) years management experience, satisfactory completion of two (2) advanced courses and adherence to a strict code of ethics. “Rob is an excellent portfolio manager in our Venice office and has received numerous compliments from his Association clients.” Said Douglas E. Wilson, AMI President. “He is an excellent communicator and gets along... [Read More...]

Mathew Wilson Receives PCAM Designation

Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 05:36 pmCategories: Company Updates

Mathew Wilson, Vice President of AMI, joined the elite group of Community Associations Managers who have earned the Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation from the Community Association Institute (CAI). Mathew is one of more than 1,600 managers nationwide who have earned the highest level of professional recognition in the Community Association field. Mathew is the third manager at AMI to receive the PCAM designation after Donna Jordan and Douglas Wilson. CAI is a national... [Read More...]

Advanced Management Expands Longboat Key Office

Monday, February 23, 2015 at 05:36 pmCategories: Company Updates

Advanced Management of Southwest Florida, Inc. (“AMI”) announced that is relocating to Suite 200 in the Mediterranean Plaza building. AMI had an initial smaller office in the building and needed to expand its office facilities to accommodate existing clients and future growth as well as increases in staff. The expanded area will accommodate future growth of up to eight (8) additional staff members to better serve AMI clients on Longboat Key. AMI has recently expanded... [Read More...]

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