Condominium owners should have a definite understanding of the insurance provided by their condominium and what insurance they need to purchase to protect their home. It’s always a good idea to be prepared before your purchase, so read your condominium documents ahead of time (atleast the section on insurance) and obtain a copy of the... Continue Reading →
Beacon Management Services Chosen to Manage Atlanta Condominiums
Beacon Management Services was selected to manage a major, mixed-use development on Peachtree Road in Buckhead. Built in two phases, the project consists of two condominium towers called The Aramore and The Astoria at the Aramore, street-level restaurants, retail and office space. Beacon assumed management of the entire development on June 1, 2013. “We’re delighted to... Continue Reading →
Beacon Management Services Topic of the Day: Why Corporate Culture Eats Strategy’s Lunch
Get on a Southwest flight to anywhere, buy shoes from Zappos.com, pants from Nordstrom, groceries from Whole Foods, anything from Costco, a Starbucks espresso, or a Double-Double from In N' Out, and you'll get a taste of these brands’ vibrant cultures. Culture is a balanced blend of human psychology, attitudes, actions, and beliefs that combined... Continue Reading →
Beacon Management Services Topic of the Day: Should You Appoint or Wait for an Election?
How should you fill a vacant seat on your homeowners association board of directors without creating headaches within your HOA. "First, look to your governing documents and state statutes to see if there's anything about how to handle an appointment procedurally," says Donna DiMaggio Berger, managing partner at Katzman Garfinkel & Berger in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.,... Continue Reading →
Beacon Management Services Topic of the Day: Some People Just Don’t Want to Live By the Rules
You're a good neighbor. You pay your dues, keep your dog on a leash and abide by the covenants. Why can't your next door neighbor do the same? "It's perfectly true that there are a number of people--and I've seen this time and again--who just should not live in a condo, HOA, or co-op because they're... Continue Reading →