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How You Can Help Aging Residents Fight Social Isolation
Posted by IKO Community Management on September 20, 2019 at 9:00 AM
Social interaction is highly important to the mental and physical well-being of your residents, but what happens when they begin to age, leaving you to find a solution to combat social isolation?
Read MoreWhich New Community Living Services Are The Best?
Posted by IKO Community Management on September 12, 2019 at 9:00 AM
There are a few things you should know about a community management company before hiring them, from their experience to the team. However, one of the most important aspects to the company is what they can offer your property. What are their most valuable services?
While it differs for every business, here are IKO Community Management’s basic community living and property management services you should be on the lookout for:
Do Upgraded Amenities Actually Help Property Values?
Posted by IKO Community Management on November 29, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Topics: Developers, Landlords
Happy Thanksgiving From IKO Community Management
Posted by IKO Community Management on November 22, 2018 at 9:00 AM
IKO Community Management wishes you a safe, fun Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy spending time with your family, friends, and neighbors this holiday.
Topics: Homeowners, HOA Board, Company, Developers, community, Landlords
Are You Missing Millennials In Your HOA Community?
Posted by IKO Community Management on October 11, 2018 at 9:00 AM
If you live or sell in an HOA community, you’re highly aware of shifting demographics in homebuyers across the nation.
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Topics: HOA Board, Developers, Landlords
A List Of New Laws In Maryland For 2018: Part II
Posted by IKO Community Management on February 8, 2018 at 9:00 AM
IKO details the legislative hot topics in Maryland from various HOA law sources. These hot topics could become new laws in Maryland upon voting.
Read MoreA List Of New Laws In Maryland For 2018: Part I
Posted by IKO Community Management on February 1, 2018 at 9:00 AM
What To Do If Your Community Has A Hoarder
Posted by IKO Community Management on August 24, 2017 at 9:00 AM
If you’re on the HOA board, it's important to think about new challenges in your community. For example, hoarding is a newer issue for communities with aging-in-place residents.
Some people hoard because they believe the item will be useful in the future while others hold sentimental value and link memories to items. Some think the bargain is too good to pass up, and others simply can’t decide where it belongs.
Read MoreTopics: Homeowners, HOA Board, Landlords
What Should You Ask During A Tenant Screening?
Posted by IKO Community Management on March 16, 2017 at 9:00 AM
It’s understood by many landlords and property management companies that bad tenants can cause even worse problems.
Read MoreTopics: Landlords
A 5-Minute Guide To Residential Property Inspections
Posted by IKO Community Management on March 2, 2017 at 9:00 AM
Did you know that state laws and professional associations require residential property inspectors to give a written contract and inspection report to the homeowner or property manager? Or that a contractor and home inspector aren’t the same job?
Read MoreTopics: Homeowners, Landlords