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Our learning center provides free access to white papers, industry news, community and lifestyle articles compiled especially for homeowner and community associations.
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Understanding Specs Before Buying a New Computer
Is your association in the market for a new computer? Black Friday is one of the best times of year to shop for a new system. But even my techno eyes glaze over when the sales pe [...]
Confirming a Parking Stall before Buying or Selling
A parking stall is an important asset to a condominium unit. Buyers may evaluate if the space fits their car, how close to the unit the space is, or if there is enough room to ge [...]
Communities, Cultural Diversity and Holidays
Our condominium and housing communities can be a great melting pot of cultural backgrounds and interests. As we head into another holiday season (Hallow-thanks-mas according to w [...]
Is Your HOA Board at a Stalemate?
If your HOA board is plagued with constant bickering, morale problems, or just an overall lack of productivity and follow-through, they are not serving their community well. Ther [...]
Fiduciary Duty of a Board of Directors
Board members of a condominium or homeowner’s association have fiduciary duty to act in a way that will benefit all members of the association. The Hawaii Department of Commerce [...]
Keeping Adequate HOA Reserves
It’s hard for some homeowners to understand why dues are collected, or even increased, when an HOA already has funds held in reserve. However, reserves must be adequate, and a vo [...]
What’s Growing On at Mahi Pono
The tide is turning on the “wait and see” attitude many had toward Maui’s newest major agricultural land owner, Mahi Pono. The company bought 41,000 acres of central Maui land fr [...]
2019 Legislative Session Update
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Real Estate Division has provided on update on the 2019 legislative session. Enacted into law were several condominium bills. Prov [...]
A & B Reinvests Maui Ag Land Proceeds in Hawaii
Alexander and Baldwin, Inc. is turning from agriculture to grocery-anchored shopping centers. After the sale of 41,000 acres of mostly sugarcane farmland on Maui to Mahi Pono in [...]
6 Tips to Stay Cool and Save Energy
That few extra degrees of warmth that summer brings to Maui makes a difference. Not only is staying cool a challenge, but water and energy bills can spike. Here is the best advic [...]