Jordan Shifrin
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Communities are better run with support from informed ownersApr 08, 2010 11:00 pm - OK, so now you have chosen to live in a community that is becoming the predominant lifestyle in our society. A home that is subject to some type of rule of law enforced ...
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Non-owners often try to vote or sway board electionsMar 25, 2010 11:00 pm - One of those fundamental rights that everyone talks about often gets short shrift in dealing with association elections and referendums. Sometimes, it is just difficult ...
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FHA financing once was frowned upon, but no longerMar 04, 2010 10:00 pm - As anyone who has attempted to obtain mortgage financing to buy a condominium recently knows, it isn't easy. Once a significant player in the housing market, the FHA has...
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How to peek the peace on association boardsFeb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - Many associations have a problem getting enough people to serve on the board due to apathy, but that is another subject, for another column, on another day. Other associ...
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Communication is a talent board members should exhibitDec 10, 2009 10:00 pm - In representing associations for almost three decades, I believe one area in which I have developed the most expertise is human dynamics. Why association living is often...
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Your property manager ripped you off - now what?Nov 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Over the last few years there has been a virtual epidemic of property managers who have taken their clients' money, and up until now, there has been little recourse. If ...
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What is the job of an association officer?Oct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - It is not uncommon to hear an owner or a director complain because another officer of the board did this or did not do that. The role of each officer is limited by the s...
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Illinois will soon require property managers to be licensedSep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Public Act 096-0726 has been signed by the governor and takes effect July 1, and, therefore, for the very first time property managers of condominiums and homeowners ass...
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What if your developer is broke?Sep 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Over the years, I have addressed numerous issues dealing with condominium and homeowners association developers, such as warranty defects, conveyance of common areas, tu...
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Inquire about association's finances before buying a condoAug 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Purchasing a condominium may be the first significant financial decision a homebuyer makes. While the location, building design and amenities are important, there are al...