Category Board Member Education
How To Make Professional Management Work for Your Self-Managed Community Association
At the recent CAI-Wisconsin trade show, we talked to a board member from a self-managed community association who was trying to convince the rest of the board that professional management was the way to go. “I’m tired at the end of the day,” he said. “I want to spend my spare time enjoying my community, […]
Come See Us at the 2015 CAI Wisconsin Tradeshow!
We are gearing up for the 2015 CAI-Wisconsin Chapter annual trade show on April 10, 2015. This year’s event will be at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Find us at booth #33 – we have a special giveaway lined up for out booth! Current CAI members can attend for $25.00; […]
Hello, Madison!
Big news: Prospect Management Company is now serving the Madison, WI area in addition to the Milwaukee metro area! We are very excited about expanding our services into the Madison market! Madison area condo folks who are interested in our services can call our office at 608-709-1325, or visit our website at http://www.pmcwi.com. We […]
PMC’s 6th Annual Association Affair – Don’t Miss It!
It’s hard to believe, but the 6th annual Association Affair is quickly approaching. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Italian Community Center (631 E. Chicago St. in downtown Milwaukee). What is the Association Affair, you ask? It is an educational trade show and seminar event that we hold for […]
Live in a condo and can’t have a garden? 5 Ways to Get in on summer’s bounty anyway!
While condo living offers homeowners some perks (like not having to shovel snow for example!) many condo dwellers miss out on the wonderful summertime activity of gardening. The governing documents of most condominium associations prohibit owners from altering the lawn areas around their units by planting flowers – let alone tomato plants! And in a […]
5 Steps to Becoming a More Effective Board Member
Being a volunteer board member can sometimes be stressful and time consuming, but before you decide to throw in the towel and never look back, make sure you aren’t the one getting in your own way! Here are a few tips for becoming more effective as a community association leader. Get Informed. If you are […]
Increase Your Condo Association’s Curb Appeal Through Landscaping
As any association manager and board member will tell you, beautifully groomed lawns will contribute to increased property values and homeowner satisfaction. One of the most important elements of board member responsibility is to preserve, protect, and enhance the value of the property. By keeping this in mind you will be doing your association’s residents […]
Spring Ahead: 6 Things To Look For On Your Spring Property Walk-Through
In Wisconsin, we’re still in the rainy season, but those sunshine-filled days are just around the corner. April and May are an excellent time to conduct a walk-around of your property to look for damages that may have occurred over the winter. It’s also a good time to make sure that all owners are in […]
Board Members: Know Your Responsibilities
Last week we talked about CAI’s “Right’s and Responsibilities for Better Communities” in relation to the responsibilities of the homeowners. This week, let’s talk about board member responsibilities. Board members have a tough job – they volunteer their time to their community and are often seen by homeowners as the “bad guys”. Following these guidelines […]
Homeowners: Know Your Responsibilities
Prospect Management Company is a proud member of CAI (Community Associations Institute). CAI offers so much in the way of education for homeowners, board members and property managers that we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge how much of a resource they are for us as a property management company. CAI has published a […]
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