Condominiums: Budgets Lessons Learned

It's summertime and hot as the dickens. But end of the year is right around the corner and it's time for most condominiums to start planning their 2012 budgets. If there's one thing Condominium Owners and Boards can learn from politics, it's that financial planning needs to be an ongoing activity. You just can't wait … “Condominiums: Budgets Lessons Learned”

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Small Voices Incredible Messages

I’ve been thinking since our last post…and that can be incredibly dangerous. Watching the tragedies in Japan; constantly updated news on wars and discord throughout the world; political fiascos in Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida and elsewhere; and, then, President Obama’s incredibly uplifting speech this last week… it’s enough to leave a writer’s head spinning. I had … “Small Voices Incredible Messages”

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Amateur Gardening in a Chicago Condo

Even if you are living in a condominium in Chicago you can enjoy nature in all its glory. Kitchen gardening yields some delightful surprises without regard to unseasonably cold weather. Geraniums Come To Life This is last year’s seed Geranium. I was certain it wouldn’t survive but decided to see what would happen with a … “Amateur Gardening in a Chicago Condo”

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