Insights/Blog

Prioritizing clients and community associations, Trestle is always innovating and growing. Our most recent company updates and Practice-specific guidance can be found below.

2021-07-30

Trestle’s Caitlin Traub, Kristen Ledbetter, and Vanessa Tilberg Receive National Recognition

Trestle Community Management today announced that Caitlin Traub, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Kristen Ledbetter, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, and Vanessa Tilberg, CMCA, AMS, PCAM have been invited to the Community Associations Institute’s (CAI) Annual Conference and Exposition to be recognized for earning the prestigious Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM)designation. About the PCAM The PCAM designation is the […]

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2021-07-28

How to Adjust Community Services to Fit the HOA Fee Amount

Do HOA fees accurately support your community’s budget? Community association management experts tell you how to adjust services to fit the fee amount.

2021-07-23

When Is the Right Time to Raise HOA Fees?

When is the right time to raise homeowners association fees? Read here for expert community management tips about budgeting and fees.

2021-07-16

Trestle’s Chellore Knudtson Provides Governing Document Amendment Guidance in WSCAI’s Journal

Trestle Community Management today announced that an article written by Chellore Knudtson, CMCA, AMS, Senior Community Manager with Trestle’s Mid-Rise, High-Rise and Estate Practice, was published in Community Association Institute’s Washington State Chapter’s (WSCAI) June journal. Together with Terry Leahy, CCAL of Leahy Legal Consulting, PLLC and Ken Harer, CCAL of Condominium Law Group, PLLC, […]

2021-07-15

Trestle Provides an Update Regarding the Termination of Proclamation 20-51

Proclamation 20-51 was issued on April 17, 2020, and later amended on July 31, 2020. The Proclamation limited community associations’ ability to process delinquencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the reopening of Washington State, Proclamation 20-51 is scheduled to be rescinded and terminated at 11:59 pm on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Delinquent Homeowners were previously […]

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2021-07-14

Why Homeowners Associations Should Charge HOA Fees

Why should homeowners associations charge fees? One of the best Puget Sound HOA management companies addresses this common question here.

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2021-07-09

Trestle-Led Effort Saves Association One Million Dollars

Trestle Community Management today announced that it saved its Client, Essex Park Condominium Owners Association (COA), over one million dollars while proactively resolving ongoing water penetration issues within the community’s buildings. The Trestle-led effort, in partnership with Trestle’s maintenance team, Northwest Maintenance Services, examined prior water penetration solutions implemented at the community and created a […]

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2021-07-07

How Association Boards Should Handle Complaints About HOA Fees

How should association boards handle complaints about HOA fees? Apply these expert tips from one of the best community management companies!

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2021-07-02

Trestle to Return to its Office After COVID-19 Pandemic

Trestle Community Management today announced that, after moving its operations fully remote in April 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, its Team will be returning to the office. Evaluating the needs of its Team and Client Associations, Trestle redesigned its office earlier this year and eliminated over 60% of its office space. The evolved […]

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2021-06-30

Trestle’s Bob Brencic, Kristen Ledbetter, and Ila Kane to Present at WSCAI’s Community Association Day

Trestle Community Management today announced that Bob Brencic, CMCA, AMS, MBA, President of Trestle, Kristen Ledbetter, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Advisory Community Manager overseeing Trestle’s Mid-Rise, High-Rise and Estate Practice and Ila Kane, CMCA, AMS, Community Association Manager with Trestle’s Home Developer Practice, were selected to present at Community Association Institute’s Washington State Chapter’s (WSCAI) Community […]