Looking to learn more about being a board member at your community? Or do you want to improve how your HOA or Condo operates? Good news there is a new podcast for HOA & Condo Board members. I love podcasts as a great way to learn something new or go deeper into a topic I […]
How to Improve Communication at Your HOA or Condo with an Online Portal
24/7/365. That is the new model for how home and unit owners in HOAs and Condominiums, as well as Board Members, expect information about their association and individual home or unit. An online portal is a perfect solution to provide most, if not all, of the information desired. Modern communication software that integrates with condo […]
6 Steps to Improve Your Condo and HOA’s Collection Practices Before the Next Recession
We’re all aware that the economy has a rhythm or cycle and is also referred to as a business cycle. When the cycle is on an upward trajectory people’s financial situation is improving and as the cycle turns downward their financial situation can deteriorate. The U.S. is experiencing the second longest economic expansion in post […]
Community Embezzlement Case Studies – Florida – Management Personnel
In our series of blog posts titled: “Association Greed – Board Members, Managers & Missing Money” we highlight wrongdoing by community association managers and board members. In this installment: Community Embezzlement Case Studies – Florida – we focus on community employees and managers. We will review the facts of the crime and how you can […]
Financial Best Practices and Transparency
Protecting community finances key assets such as bank accounts and reserve accounts is one of the board’s top jobs. Your association’s financial soundness affects every member of the community through the ability to pay for services, maintain your property and overall unit values. This article will provide an overview of several financial best practices and the latest technologies that help communities follow them.
Hot Management Niches
I was recently quoted in an article for Realtor Magazine titled ‘Hot Management Niches’ by Mariwyn Evans in the September 2010 issue. Single-family management is a good niche for smaller companies because it’s not dominated by the large full-service management and brokerage companies, says Russell Munz, co-owner of Pyramid Real Estate Group in Stamford, Conn., […]
Court Case Memorandum of Decision
I acted as court appointed Receiver and Expert Witness for a property on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, Connecticut. The client won the case and was awarded three times damages.
Radio Interview on WGCH AM Radio with Greg Skidmore June 11, 2010
Greg Skidmore, President of Belray Asset Management and David Lehn, Managing Director of Withers Worldwide in Greenwich, CT, interviewed Russell Munz, COO of Pyramid Real Estate Group in Stamford, CT. Pyramid is in business to help make owning and operating real estate easier for its clients. Learn more about how the history of the firm […]
In house management vs. using a third party manager
Article I wrote for the New England Real Estate Journal in March 2010.
“What is the most effective AND efficient way to manage property? Is it more effective to manage property in house or to sub it out to a management company?”
Interviewed For Book on Successful Property Managers
I was one of 50 property managers interviewed by Michael Levy for his new book ” Successful Property Managers” – advice and winning strategies from industry leaders. Mike’s book is part of a series of books where he interviews 50 industry experts so the reader can learn from the shared experiences about a specific topic. I am […]
