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Employers: Are you ready for payroll and related changes in 2020?
There are numerous payroll changes for 2020, mostly on the Federal level. You can toss out the old Form W-4- there’s a new one. 2020 is a leap year, which may throw off payroll cal [...]
Creating a Better Work-Life Balance
If you are seeking a better work-life balance in the coming year, you have probably already heard some standard advice, such as getting more sleep and taking more time off. But wha [...]
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 [...]