Pools, hot tubs, saunas and gyms are big-ticket, high-demand amenities. They add value and enjoyment to properties without question—but they also come with major considerations when it comes to insurance coverage. A condominiu…
Chicagoans pride themselves on the ability to withstand bitter winters but sometimes Mother Nature just does get the better of us. For proof, just look at the pictures from this past January of abandoned cars along Lake Shore Drive and…
Anyone who has ever circled the corners looking for a parking spot in Chicago, especially in the brutal winters, understands the importance of having a regular parking spot. In a city as crowded and fast-paced as Chicago, parking is a …
The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) has been the premier legal association in the state since being founded in 1877. As a voluntary organization, the ISBA’s primary focus is to help Illinois attorneys practice more effectively and …
Chicago has a long tradition of being culturally diverse, and that tradition continues to evolve today. The Metro Chicago Immigration Fact Book reports that the Chicagoland area added 1.4 million immigrants in the past decade,…
One of the trickiest things in planning a budget for your building or HOA is the surprise maintenance problem or structural crisis that comes out of nowhere and depletes your community’s bank account. While you might be prepared for sno…
While the board is the one who makes important financial decisions for their communities, it’s the property manager who handles day-to-day administrative tasks and keeps the association’s buildings running smoothly. If there’s an issue …