Future of Condo Fees,Reserves,Affordability. The hosts for this show are Will Tanaka and Leonie Lam. The guest is Richard Emery. Join Hosts Will Tanaka and Leonie Lam as they warmly welcome special guest Richard Emery, President of Hawaii First Realty and VP of Government Affairs of Associa Hawaii, to discuss the transformative shift of the […]
General Manager Responsibilities & Covid (Condo Insider)
Insights into managing a large complex. The host for this episode is Krista Stadler. The guest for this episode is Ashley Auten, ARM. General Manager Ashley Auten gives us an inside look in to the responsivities of a condo complex General Manager. How she works with the Association Management, AOAO Board members, owners, tenants, property […]
Are Parliamentarian Services Important? (Condo Insider)
Parliamentarian Role & Responsibilities. The host for this episode is Krista Stadler. The guest for this episode is Bruce Bishop, PhD, CP. Bruce Bishop will present a general outline of what a parliamentarian does for Association Management Boards. What makes a good parliamentarian and benefits of using a parliamentarian’s services. Questions will be answered regarding […]
How HOA’s and AOAO’s should Manage Security Cameras and Systems (Condo Insider)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Understand legal issues related to using Security Cameras and Systems. Benefits of using a security system and cameras, while understanding the legalities related to their use. The host for this episode is Krista L. Stadler. The guest for this episode is […]
Condo Homeowner Insurance 101, Part 2 (Condo Insider)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Dealing with a Hard or Soft insurance market. What is a Hard vs a Soft Market? What does it mean when you say “The Market Is hardening”? Why are we facing a hard Market? How will that affect the AOAO Space? […]
Costly Discrimination and Safety Issues (Condo Insider)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Discrimination and Safety Issues. Situation in the industry that put HOA’s/AOAO’s and landlords at risk legally and financially related to discrimination and not dealing with potential safety issues. The host for this episode is Krista L. Stadler. The guest for this episode is Porter DeVries. ThinkTech Hawaii […]
How Condo Disputes can Increase your Maintenance Fees (Condo Insider)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com What to do about rising insurance Premiums. Any increase in Association expenses results in increased maintenance fees to the owners. Unresolved condo disputes become lawsuits and lawsuits result in increased costs to the Association, which are passed on to the owners in the form of increased maintenance […]
Clarification of the ‘Priority of Payments’ Policy – And Why was it Necessary (Condo Insider)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com On Condo Insider. Priority of payments policy was established as a means for AOAO’s to recover late fees, interest and legal fees incurred by them when owners failed to timely pay their maintenance fees. Implementation of the policy by the AOAO’s and their managing agents many times […]