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We are pleased to announce that AMS is now managing the City Lofts Condominium Association! We look forward to working with the Board and Owners in this beautiful community. The City Lofts are located in one of the hottest neighborhoods in Portland, Oregon – the Pearl District. Constructed in 1904, the building was originally the …

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Read the Summer 2018 CAI Community Bulletin right here on our website! It’s full of useful advice on homeowner association management. Inside you’ll find the 2018 events calendar, helpful articles, legal Q&A, service directory and more. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our team.

Playgrounds and pools are the definition of summertime fun for children, but these amenities can spell danger for community associations if they aren’t properly inspected and maintained. This recent article from Community Associations Institute is a good reminder of potential safety issues in your community and steps your association can take to avoid problems. Here are the …

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Ah, summer…the smell of freshly-cut grass, BBQs, and sunscreen. We’ve survived months of rain, and now we get to enjoy the outdoors again! Today is the first day of summer, and to celebrate, we’ve assembled a list of 10 home maintenance tasks to tackle as we begin this new season. 1. Inspect your deck. Are …

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  Have you heard? The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) was adopted by the legislature and goes into effect on July 1, 2018. The bill creates a new chapter in the Revised Code of Washington that governs the formation, management, and termination of condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities (such as communities governed by …

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Currently, only 6% of U.S. condominium projects are approved by the FHA, and 93% of condominium homeowners have no access to FHA-insured mortgages. A critical component of the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) mission is serving first-time homebuyers and minority borrowers. Recently, at CAI’s 2018 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., more than 100 advocates met with …

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We’re pretty excited about the fresh new look for our compliance vehicle! Keep an eye out for it in your neighborhood and say hello to Kim! About the Neighborhood Enhancement Program This is an AMS-exclusive program created to assist your community with rule compliance. By having a third party perform this task, you promote equality …

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The results of Community Associations Institute’s 2018 Homeowner Satisfaction Survey are in, and for the seventh time in 13 years, Americans living in homeowners associations and condominiums say they’re overwhelmingly satisfied in their communities. Below are some highlights from the survey: 85% of residents rate their overall community association experience as positive (63%) or neutral …

Home Sweet HOA: People Love Their Community Associations!Read More »

Do you know where your energy dollars are being spent? Being aware of the costs, and making a few changes can add up and save a lot of money in the long run. Clark Public Utilities provides free Energy Calculators on their website. Provide details about your home and energy usage, and they will give …

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Every day, many homeowners and renters take their hot water heaters for granted. In fact, we often forget about them until we run out of hot water (especially if it’s during a shower). 1. Energy Usage About 1/4 of the energy usage in your home comes from using your water heater to heat water for …

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