KWPMC Named 2018 Best Multi-Family Property Management Firm by the Daily Business Review
One of the real estate industry’s leading residential property management companies, KW Property Management & Consulting, has been featured in the Daily Business Review’s “Best of 2018” issue as the Best Multi-Family Property Management Firm. The company was recognized alongside its sister company, Rivergate KW Residential. This year’s win keeps the property management firm in […]
Health And Wellness Amenities May Attract Today’s Buyers
KW Property Management’s own Alex Martin was recently quoted in a Miami Herald article about how amenities have evolved to cater to more health conscious clientele. Click the image on the left to download the complete article.
KWPMC Co-Founders Paul Kaplan and Robert White Are Selected as Part of the Prestigious “Florida 500” Designation by Florida Trend Magazine
Last week, Florida Trend magazine released its first-ever “Florida 500” edition and both founders of KW Property Management & Consulting were selected to be amongst the prestigious individuals chosen. The magazine spotlighted the 500 top business leaders in the state, with chapters for each industry. We are honored and humbled to be in such good […]
How Healthy Are Your Condo Reserves?
The maintenance-free lifestyle that condo living provides can be a huge benefit for its residents. And while condo owners do not need to worry about maintaining a yard or repairing a leaky roof, they are still responsible for the overall health of their community – financially, structurally and aesthetically. Association maintenance fees collected on a […]
4 Tips For Planning Next Year’s Condo Association Budget
The start of fall means the start of budget season for condominium associations across the country, and careful financial planning for the year ahead is one of a board’s biggest responsibilities during the calendar year. For those that haven’t started crunching numbers for 2019, now’s the time to get started. But where should they begin? […]
8 Easy Ways to Stay Stress-Free During Budget Season
This time of year can add extra pressure to anyone’s day, whether you are a property manager or a board member. Besides being there to lend a helping hand, we hope these helpful tips for relieving stress will help you breeze through budget season! 1. Try an Inversion The “legs up the wall” pose is […]
A Budget Season Planning Guide for Condominium and Homeowners’ Associations
Article Provided By Jeffrey L. Ducker CPA, CGMA of MBAF KWPMC Certified Vendor As community association managers, board members and unit owners are aware, condominium and homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are required by Florida Statutes (FS) and, generally, by the association’s by-laws, to prepare annual budgets. The annual budget requires considerable effort and is, in essence, […]
Is a Budget Committee Allowed to Meet Privately?
Q: Our condominium association adopted the 2019 budget last week and it was a total shock to everyone in the room. The board claims it was the first time they had seen the proposed budget and there were multiple increases. The board kept saying they were following the committee’s recommendation and adopted the budget. What […]
Everything Your Association Needs to Know About the “Florida Condo Website Law”
By January 1st, 2019 a condominium association with 150 or more units is required to post digital copies of official records on an association website or a web portal wholly owned and operated by the association or a website or web portal operated by a third-party provider. Currently an association with less than 150 units […]
Summary of New Condo Association Laws in Effect As of July 1, 2018
There are several new laws that will impact Florida Condominium Associations as of July 1, 2018. Below is a summary of new laws, provided to us by Richard D. DeBoest II, Esq, co-founder and shareholder of the Law Firm of Goede, Adamcyzk, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC: Official Records – 718.111(12)(b)/HB841. Plans, permits, warranties, declaration, articles, […]
Condo Associations and the Struggle with Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals
Home-sharing incidents have increased significantly in recent years due to the popularity of websites such as Airbnb.com. For a small fee, these websites connect homeowners with people who want to find a place to stay for one night at a time. Homeowners rent their entire apartment or even a single bedroom therein, for a profit. […]
Why Condominium Boards Should Scrutinize Owners’ “Prescription Pets”
If there is one word that describes the reaction of board members asked to allow “comfort” or “emotional support” animals in communities that otherwise prohibit pets, it is probably, “Ugh!” This is not because association boards are unsympathetic to the needs of residents who have disabilities requiring the assistance comfort animals can provide; it is […]