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01Association Finance

How Can NJ Boards Read Association Financial Statements?

Learn how to review your NJ association's monthly financial package, connect cash to budget results, and ask useful questions about reserves, collections, and controls.

Oct 1, 2026 8 min read

02Association Finance

Why Did My HOA Fees Go Up? How New Jersey Association Assessments Are Set

HOA and condo fees rise when insurance, contracts, utilities, and reserve funding rise. Here is how NJ boards set the annual assessment, why increases have grown, and how to judge yours.

Sep 28, 2026 10 min read

03Association Finance

How Much Does HOA Management Cost in Ocean County, NJ?

HOA management cost in Ocean County, NJ reflects its dense 55+ communities and shore exposure. See how age-restricted boards in Toms River budget for it.

Aug 12, 2026 6 min read

04Association Finance

The NJ Association Budget Season Calendar: A Month-by-Month Guide

Budget season for NJ associations runs on a predictable calendar. This month-by-month guide keeps your board on schedule from reserve review to owner notice.

Aug 10, 2026 6 min read

05Association Finance

Funding Big Projects: Loans vs Special Assessments for NJ Associations

Loans vs special assessments for NJ associations: how boards fund roofs, roads, and siding when reserves fall short, and how to choose the right option.

Aug 5, 2026 6 min read

06Association Finance

How Do You Plan Reserves When Your 55+ Amenities Are Aging in NJ?

Reserve planning for aging NJ 55+ amenities means studying pools, clubhouses, and roads, funding replacements on schedule, and meeting the reserve law.

Jul 22, 2026 6 min read

07Association Finance

How Much Does HOA Management Cost in Somerset County, NJ?

HOA management cost in Somerset County, NJ depends on services, size, and property type. See how boards in Hillsborough and Bridgewater budget for it.

Jul 18, 2026 6 min read

08Association Finance

How Much Does HOA Management Cost in Monmouth County, NJ?

HOA management cost in Monmouth County, NJ reflects shore and bayshore realities—flood insurance, storm prep, and coastal upkeep. See how boards budget.

Jul 1, 2026 6 min read

09Association Finance

Special Assessments in New Jersey Associations: Rules, Votes, and Communication

A special assessment is an extra charge to fund unexpected costs. Learn the rules, voting requirements, and clear communication steps for NJ associations.

Jun 26, 2026 6 min read

10Association Finance

Townhome vs Condo Insurance in NJ: Who Insures What?

Townhome vs condo insurance in NJ hinges on how your documents define units and common elements. Learn who insures what and how to avoid coverage gaps.

Jun 20, 2026 6 min read

11Association Finance

Paving and Concrete at the Jersey Shore in NJ: Why Coastal Lifecycles Differ

Why paving and concrete lifecycles differ at the NJ Jersey Shore: freeze-thaw plus salt exposure, maintenance timing, and reserve budgeting for shore boards.

Jun 14, 2026 6 min read

12Association Finance

Why NJ Condo Insurance Premiums Keep Rising — and What Boards Can Do

New Jersey condo insurance premiums keep climbing into 2026. Learn why the market is so hard and the practical steps boards can take to manage rising costs.

Jun 3, 2026 6 min read