Community Matters

A Conversation with The Philadelphian Condo Green Task Force

Welcome to this episode of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations.

The Green Task Force at The Philadelphian Condominium, a high-rise condo in Center City, Philadelphia has implemented many programs to increase the sustainability efforts of the building and unit owners, which also help elevate property values at the building. We'll chat about these programs with Joan Batory, Chair of the Green Task Force in this episode of Community Matters Podcast.

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The Future of Community Association Management

Welcome to this episode of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations.

Community Associations Institute celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023. The community management profession is about the same age. So at the half century mark, what is the future of community association management as a profession? We pose that question to this episode’s guest on Community Matters – Michael Mendillo, President of FirstService Residential, the largest residential management company in North America.  

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The Impact of Climate Change on Community Landscapes & Trees

Welcome to this episode of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations.

Have you ever cut your grass in March? Are you ready for the potential decline and disappearance of the White Pine and other popular tree species and the impact on  your community's tree canopy? Our climate is changing and the impacts on trees and landscapes is underway. We'll chat about these topics and more with Rick Close, Senior Consulting Arborist with The Davey Tree Expert Company in this issue of Community Matters Podcast.

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What’s up with the HOA Insurance Market?

Welcome to this episode of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations.

Many factors are impacting insurance premiums for HOAs and condos. In this episode of Community Matters, we'll talk about conditions that are factoring in to the hard insurance market, what community association can do to shield themselves from extreme premium increases, and when the current hard market for insurance might come to an end. Today's guests include Dan Sweeney with LIO Insurance and David Velasco with JGS Insurance.

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Property Inspections Best Practices

Welcome to this episode of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations.

Tune in to this intriguing conversation with Sarah Hash, a community association manager with Danella Realty & Management Company, and Matt Collins, Esq., an attorney with Horn Williamson, about property inspections. We'll take a deep dive in to what takes place on a property inspection, the use of photos and drones for inspections, the follow-up, including violation notices and fines and when to engage an attorney, as well as the sometimes thorny issue of how to handle homeowners, including irate ones, that managers might encounter during a property inspection.

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Ideas to Refresh & Remodel Your Common Areas

Welcome to this episode of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations.

Today we're speaking with Giselle Hymanson, ASID, Interior Designer with Parallel Architectural Group and Barbara Saxton, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Regional Condominium Manager with The Galman Group. Today's conversation focuses on tips and trends for community associations that may be considering a renovation to a clubhouse, common room or other common areas to keep your community fresh and updated.

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Community Engagement & Volunteerism

Welcome to this episode of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations.

Today we're speaking with Caitlin Lyons, Communications Manager at The Philadelphian Condominium in Philadelphia, and Anna Toretch and John Rorer, homeowners at The Philadelphian and co-Chairs of the Arts & Entertainment Committee. Our topic is community engagement through committees and volunteerism.

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Facade Inspections & Maintenance

Welcome to this episode of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations.

Today we're speaking with Joe DiPompeo, founder of Structural Workshop, about building facade issues, conducting facade inspections and repairs, and mandatory regulations and standards that may be in place in various jurisdictions for facade inspections.

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Smoke Free Communities

Welcome to this episode of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations.

Today’s topic is all about clean air. More specifically, how a community association can go smoke free, reduce indoor air pollution and the keys to a good smoke-free policy. We'll also learn a little about the Clean Air Council with today's guest, Thurman Brendlinger, the Program Director for the Clean Air Council.

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Crime Scene Cleanup

Welcome to this episode of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations.

Today’s topic is likely something no one ever wants to have to deal with, let alone discuss or listen to in a podcast. But it’s a reality that some of us may confront at some point. So, what exactly is trauma or crime scene clean up – what does it involve and who does it? We’ll be talking about this topic in today’s episode of Community Matters podcast. My guest for this episode is Jacki Weston Silveri, CDMP, PCM with Eastern Diversified Services.

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