Managing the finances of a condo board can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. By focusing on five critical KPIs, you can take control of your condo’s financial health and avoid costly surprises down the road. Metric #1: Expenses vs. Revenue: Is our condo corporation overspending? One of the clearest signs your condo […]
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A little extra care can go a long way in keeping your condo building safe and comfortable. Whether you’re working with a professional management team or handling things yourself, a proactive plan for fall condo maintenance can save you a lot of headaches down the road — especially here in Fort McMurray, Alberta, where extreme
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Even in safe communities, petty theft happens all through Alberta. Here are pro-active tips for condo boards and residents to make your community safer for everyone. Remember every small action adds up: closing doors behind you, keeping valuables out of sight, and getting to know your neighbours all help make a more secure community. 1.
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Imagine this: It’s a bright Thursday evening, and your condo board meeting has just wrapped up. Everyone’s excited because a plan has been set to refurbish the beloved community playground — a project that’s close to everyone’s heart. Sam is in charge of getting quotes from contractors, and Jai has volunteered to oversee the safety
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Attending an Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the first time can be daunting, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the processes and the financial information presented. In fact, the majority of condo owners never attend their AGMs! It doesn’t have to be that way. AGMs are an important part of condo living, whether you’re a condo
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Regularly reviewing your contractor bidding and procurement process can bring you significant cost savings and reduce the admin time your Alberta condo board spends setting up contractors each year. It also helps make sure your condo gets the highest quality service. At Fort Management, being on top of the bid process is an important part
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Condo Board members are volunteers. They dedicate their personal time because they care about their community, property value, and quality of life. We’re here to support them in running their condo community without all the hassle. That’s why it’s important to lead meetings effectively. Want to know our secrets to effective meetings? Here are a
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What should you look for in a condo manager? When it’s time to renew, be sure you know what to shop for. Here are 5 things we recommend condo boards look for for when signing with a condo manager. 1. Responsive Property Management and Care Look for a condo manager who’s on top of maintenance
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“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” – Warren Buffet As a condo board, it’s important to have trusted partners you can work with. Keeping those relationships strong means you have people you can count on. You always know
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