Successfully Finding a New Property Management Firm
Community association trustees, when looking for professional property management firm services, search for partners who... Continue reading→
The Role of The Property Manager
As agents for the homeowner associations and commercial properties we manage in New Jersey, the... Continue reading→
Five Key Attributes to a Happily Managed Community
A lot has changed in the 20+ years since Sterling Property Management began serving New... Continue reading→
The Importance of Setting Clear Objectives for a Well-Managed Community
The first of the five key attributes to a happily managed community is to validate... Continue reading→
Two Keys to Keeping Lines of Communication Open: Early and Often
The second of the five key attributes to a happily managed community is to maintain... Continue reading→
The Importance of a Well-Maintained Property
The third of the five key attributes to a happily managed community is a well-maintained... Continue reading→
Don’t Let Your Maintenance Issues Slow Down Your Summer
Whether it is power washing the patio, painting the deck or just cleaning up, it’s... Continue reading→
Security, Safety and Property Surveillance
Companies like Nest and Ring and many others offer internet-enabled property surveillance video recording devices that today... Continue reading→
Hosting Successful Community Association Meetings
For years, I’ve heard complaints from colleagues about “never-ending” or dysfunctional community association meetings, where... Continue reading→
The Unintended Consequences of Altering Common Property
Many years ago, while living in a new townhome community in Old Bridge, two of... Continue reading→
Transparency, Truth and Trust Between Managers and Boards
There are times when board members work independently of the manager, and without recourse. When... Continue reading→
Summer Safety Tips
Can you believe it’s already July! As I sit outside on this cool Saturday afternoon,... Continue reading→
The True Cost of A Low Reserve Account Balance
When a community is new, a study is produced that outlines a budget to fund... Continue reading→
The Benefits and Burdens of Association Board Leadership
There are several reasons for a person to run for a community association board position,... Continue reading→
What’s the Big Deal if I Don’t Pay My Maintenance on Time?
I attended a homeowners meeting earlier this week, and the subject of delinquent payments came... Continue reading→
Community Association as Corporation
A Sterling colleague and I recently attended one of the Community Association Institute’s (CAI) member... Continue reading→
How Sterling’s New Jersey Communities Prepare for Winter Storms
Cold weather preparedness is an important element in a property manager’s responsibilities. Rain and snow,... Continue reading→