January 30, 2015 - (Atlanta) Beacon Management Services, a leading real estate management company, was selected to oversee one of the largest residential developments in metro Atlanta. Longlake is a premier, master planned community in south Forsyth County near GA 400 and Hwy 141 (Peachtree Parkway) with over 500 homes. It counts a private 45-acre lake as... Continue Reading →
Basic Facts About Condominium Associations in Atlanta
A Condominium is a type of property, usually attached, where owners own their unit and a portion of private land that sits on the facilities such as swimming pools, surrounding landscape and clubhouses. All Condo buildings have associations policies governing the condominium project, allocation of routine maintenance costs, and collect monthly, quarterly or annual... Continue Reading →
HOA Assessment Liens – What it Means if You Fail to Pay Your Homeowner Dues
Assessments – commonly known as HOA dues - are the lifeblood of any Homeowners and Condominium Association. Each association has different policies. This is why it’s wise to ask for a list of the HOA rules and regulations. In general, these are some of the costs that can be covered by HOA or Condominium fees:... Continue Reading →
Wall Street Journal Reports Increased Demand for Luxury Condominiums in Atlanta
Laura Balser and her husband, Matt Smith, bought a penthouse condo for $2.4 million at the W Residences in downtown Atlanta in 2009. For the next three years, they remained the lone occupants of the 74-unit tower. Because the concierge desk was fully staffed, "we got treated like rock stars," says Lt. Col. Smith, a... Continue Reading →
Good Things Come in Small Packages. Atlanta Condo Project Planned for Midtown.
According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, John Wieland is reviving his plans for a luxury condo project across from the High Museum of Art in Midtown – located at 1301 Peachtree Street. Small is in these days, or shall we say boutique instead? Long gone is the original 23-story tower with 96 units starting at... Continue Reading →
Only 17 Condos Remain at Sovreign in Buckhead
Condos are selling quickly at the luxurious Sovereign condominium tower located in Buckhead. Back in 2011, the developer was lucky to close just 6 units.How times have changed. I mentioned in my last post the condo market activity has picked up quite a bit. Buyers who are opting for new(er) construction really need to get motivated.At... Continue Reading →
Atlanta Condominium Owners Learn Simple Ways to Save on Their Insurance Premium
Insurance seems to be on everyone's minds these days. And why not? Premiums seem to be increasing while coverage for home and property is not. Beacon Management Services recently held an informative meeting for one of its properties with representatives from a major insurance company to discuss the topic of the day. A major point of... Continue Reading →
Beacon Management Discusses Atlanta Real Estate News In this Informative Radio Interview
Beacon Management Services on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio
Atlanta Association Management Companies Should Follow These Basic Steps When Writing a Strategic Plan for Their Community
Plan development is the first component of strategic planning. During this stage, the following steps should be completed. 1. Assess the association’s history and significant accomplishments. Develop a history of the association. List important milestones that brought the association to where it is today. In order to help visualize how the association has changed over the... Continue Reading →