For those communities whose fiscal year begins January 1st, budget season is underway and budget ratification meetings are likely scheduled soon, with announcements arriving in the coming weeks. What is the Budgeting Process? Budget planning often starts with the community’s Association Manager obtaining an updated reserve study. A reserve study is a budgeting and planning […]
Trestle Community Management today announced that it has entered into a Full Management contract with Arrington Place Condominium Association. The community will join Trestle’s specialized Condominium Practice. “We are excited to add a wonderful community like Arrington Place to our Client portfolio,” said Bob Brencic, CMCA, AMS, MBA, President of Trestle Community Management. “We look forward […]
Trestle Community Management today announced that Bob Brencic, CMCA, AMS, MBA, President of Trestle and Vanessa Tilberg, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Operations Director, were selected to present at Community Association Institute’s Washington State Chapter’s (WSCAI) Community Associations’ Day (CA Day) alongside other respected industry experts. An important informational event, CA Day is “Washington’s largest educational conference […]
Trestle Community Management today announced that it has entered into a Full Management contract with The Fairview at Harbour Pointe Owners Association. The community will join Trestle’s specialized Condominium Practice. “We are excited to add a beautiful community like The Fairview to our Client portfolio,” said Bob Brencic, CMCA, AMS, MBA, President of Trestle Community […]
Understanding the role of an Association itself helps Homeowners understand why they pay assessments. Familiarity with the Association’s legal obligations help Homeowners avoid confusion and frustration in working with their Board of Directors and Community Association Management Company. Community Association Purpose and Creation Associations serve to create a community for Homeowners. Pooling resources and utilizing […]
Trestle Community Management today announced that Bob Brencic, CMCA, AMS, MBA, President of Trestle, was interviewed by FRONTSTEPS as part of their Trailblazer series. The short-form interviews are designed to highlight leaders who are helping shape the Community Association Management industry. Per FRONTSTEPS, “There are many ways to define the word “trailblazer”. Here’s ours: leaders […]
Trestle Community Management today announced that it has entered into a Full Management contract with Bella Mira Condominium Estates Association. The community will join Trestle’s specialized Condominium Practice. “We are excited to add a beautiful community like Bella Mira to our Client portfolio,” said Bob Brencic, CMCA, AMS, MBA, President of Trestle Community Management. “We look […]
Trestle Community Management today announced that Samantha Oldham, CMCA, AMS, Community Association Manager with Trestle’s specialized Single-Family Home Practice has received her Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation as awarded by the Community Associations Institute (CAI). Trestle prioritizes continuing education for all team members. This focus helps Trestle and its team ensure they maintain up to […]
Understanding why a Homeowner pays assessment to their Community Association begins with understanding the role of an Association itself. Familiarity with the Association’s legal obligations help Homeowners avoid confusion and frustration in working with their community leaders. Community Association Purpose and Creation Associations help create a community for Homeowners. Pooling resources and utilizing centralized maintenance […]
A reserve study is a budgeting and planning tool used by Common Interest Community Associations to determine the expected and remaining useful life of common elements. In many Associations, the fiscal year begins January 1st. In order to prepare for the fiscal year, Associations often begin budget planning in late summer and an important part […]