Hiring the right property management firm is one of the most important decisions a residential HOA board will make. A good manager protects property values, ensures compliance with governing documents, demonstrates strong fiscal management, reduces board workload and responds to owner needs and interests. HOA boards often struggle to agree on a property manager, however, […]
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GNP Realty Partners is celebrating Chicago being named the No.1 big city in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler for 2025 in its 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. This year marks the ninth consecutive year that Chicago has taken the top spot, beating out San Francisco, Milwaukee, Portland, and New Orleans in this year’s voting.
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As a building owner, landlord or HOA manager, the building in your care represents a significant investment—your own or others who have entrusted their investment to your management.
Benefits of Outsourcing Janitorial Services for Your Building Read Full Article »
On January 1, 2026, a new requirement under Illinois’ Safe Homes Act took effect, impacting landlords and tenants of privately owned residences. Landlords (building owners or their agents) who rent residences are required to provide all tenants with a “Summary of Rights for Safer Homes.” The summary must appear as the first page of every
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Summer is just around the corner, and with earlier-than-normal warm temperatures, we want to get a headstart on summer plans—including updating our annual “Favorite Things” blog.
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Over the past year, Chicago has emerged as one of the leading cites for energy-efficient building practices. Based on the number of LEED certifications awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Chicago came in third in the country with 75 certifications between January 2016 and mid-March 2017.
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Every relationship needs a little work. Find out how small changes can help improve the communications between the homeowners in your condo building and your HOA management company.
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Selecting the right HOA property manager for your community takes time and effort. Not only do you need to know what services you are buying into with prospective firms but you also need to understand their cost/fee structure so that there are zero surprises for your HOA. Before you hire a new HOA property manager for your Chicago condo community make sure you’ve asked detailed questions and feel comfortable – to ensure success, both the condo board and the HOA property manager need to develop a solid working relationship.
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Construction projects quickly become price propositions. Construction managers and construction companies understand how volatile raw materials prices can put pressure on a project. For instance, Mortgage News Daily recently reported how “even though lumber prices have recently declined, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) says builders are facing some of the fastest increases of other building material costs in history.” And while savvy managers have long known how to hedge against that particular risk, other less obvious pitfalls have plunged many projects into delay, decline, and downright failure.
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When your condo board decides to hire a HOA management company that doesn't necessarily mean your HOA fees will rise or that there is an inherent problem that needs fixing. Sometimes, condo boards just need a bit of consultation and strategic guidance to ensure that budgeting is on the right track or to get help managing a larger construction project. Check out some of the most common HOA management myths and learn the truth about how such a company can help improve your condo community's operations.
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