2008 July
2008 July Vol. 6 No. 7
Focus on...Community Budgets & Finance
Greening for Savings
From your neighbor’s spiffy hybrid automobile to Leonardo DiCaprio’s “célèbre-green” status, it’s clear that increased attention to the environment is both vitally important and in vogue. It is also clear that there is huge savings potential in increasing energy efficiency. But what to do and how to do it is a little less clear. From basements to rooftops, here are a few ideas for bringing your building from light green to dark green. Read More
Federal Form 1120-H, 990 or 1120?
For the uninitiated, tax filing for something as complicated as a community association can seem more than daunting. Fortunately, there are multiple options for homeowners associations, and with a little background knowledge, you can take the first steps toward making the right choice for your particular situation. Read More
Behind in Reserves
The Harbor Towers, a pair of 40-story residential buildings designed in part by noted architect I.M. Pei, offer some of the most exquisite views of the Boston harborfront and skyline. Once out of place in what was a district of warehouses and parking lots, Harbor Towers, located between the New England Aquarium and Rowe’s Wharf, has become one of the city’s more prestigious residences Read More
Preparing the Annual Budget
Maybe it’s not as annoying as that trip to the dentist, but the annual budget comes around every year just like that dental appointment. And the budget process, say trustees, officers and accountants who are charged with completing it, draws the same amount of enthusiasm as a dental visit. Read More
Time for a Getaway?
Looking for miles across tree-covered mountains and valleys. Heading up the slopes for a bracing day of skiing. Buyers who have long entertained dreams of finding that ideal New England vacation home are discovering some great opportunities in today’s market. Read More
Newbury Port
When the city of Newburyport incorporated in 1764, it encompassed less than 10 square miles and had a population of about 3,000 people. Today, the city still covers less than ten square miles and has a population of fewer than 18,000 residents. From its initial European settlement in 1635 to the present day, much has changed in this small New England port – and much has remained the same. Located on the coast 35 miles north of Boston, modern Newburyporthas boatyards, beaches, wildlife preserves, historic buildings and city festivals to draw people to this reinvented port city, where recreation is the new commercial trade. Read More
Financial Issues
Any manager or trustee who has been around for at least three years has noticed the recent sharp turn in the real estate marketplace—from red hot in 2005 to ice cold in 2008. How could that have happened? What are the politicians saying about this bust and what are their solutions? Read More
