by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
What is the stink about pot? Pot certainly has a distinctive odour, but it’s not the smell that is causing a stink but it’s legalization. Pot (or cannabis) will soon be legal in Canada, and where it is already legal as in many US states, it has caused some friction...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
Originally published in Vol 32 #4 September 27, 2017 in Condo Business Magazine Given how much corporations are likely to invest in renovation projects, it’s important to set them up for success. Here’s advice to help directors do just that. The reserve fund study...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
I only want World-class Property Managers (WPM) to manage my condo. After working with many managers over the past ten years, I know first-hand that WPMs make my job as a condo board director much easier. What makes a WPM so amazing? I have found it often comes down...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
Originally published in Condo Business Magazine May/June 2017. Vol.32 #2 Making decisions as a condo director is part of the job. Financial decisions, especially those involving special assessments or fee increases, are tough. Making tough decisions will never be...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
This blog is part 2 of “Keep track of the money: Finance and Condos.” Financial policies are the topic of this post. Part 1 covers reviewing financial statements and condo fees, and Part 2 provides insights into the art of overseeing expenditures. Directors make...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO
Five things new condo directors need to know now Pat Crosscombe, CEO & Founder, Boardspace Originally published on Friday, December 16, 2016 in Condo Business Magazine What do new condo directors need to know right away? Congratulations on getting elected to the...
