For property managers, being “HOA-alicious” means staying positive in the face of challenging situations. Sometimes residents and even board members can react in a less than professional way. For our own professional state-of-mind, it’s better to rise above the situation. Having a positive attitude is fundamental to being engaged at your job and making you more effective with your homeowne ...[Read More]
No, we don’t mean athletic amore – we mean showing your property’s sport courts some care and attention. Whether you have a single court or are responsible for 20 courts, they represent a significant outlay of capital. Intelligent maintenance can protect and preserve the investment. The sporty pros at Carasso can help by repairing and replacing tennis court windscreens, net pos ...[Read More]
Did you know that the O.C. Health Care Agency can shut down your property’s pool if an access gate latch is damaged? It’s true! We understand, common area and pool gate closures break – it happens every day. Unfortunately, we live in a litigious society and there is high legal liability to face for injuries or death. Whether through lack of maintenance or vandalism, you can avoi ...[Read More]
“Storm drain cleaning, how exciting!” said no one ever. Remember rain? Yeah that wet stuff we never get. It’s well overdue – and when it finally arrives, the water runoff will be fast & furious. Now is the time for storm drain cleaning to prevent blockages and expensive clean-ups. A storm drain basin needs to be working at 100% capacity at all times. When the ...[Read More]
Don’t be shocked. Dry rot fungi and termites cause over $8 billion in damages per year. Your property is literally being eaten alive. Annual repairs and replacement of damaged wood saves money while protecting your investment. We can help. Wood damage repair and replacement is one of our specialties. Depending on the location and extent of the damage, and the building materials required ...[Read More]
What would Southern California be without stucco homes & red tile roofs? “Stucco“, the common term for Portland cement plaster, provides an economical hard surface that is rot, rust and fire resistant. It can be colored and finished in a wide range of beautiful artisan textures. Matching existing stucco applications is more of an art than a science – experienced property ma ...[Read More]
FACT: You need reliable, trusted, and professional handyman services. Carasso’s experienced Handyman Services division to the rescue! No project is too small and our work is guaranteed. Every community has a history of recurring repair items that need to be completed in a timely fashion. No need to keep hearing the same complaints from board members or residents – with one call we ca ...[Read More]
Lana says “I take 2 things VERY seriously – the approach of rainy season and my favorite pair of shoes.” She adds “If you also are the kind of property manager that loves her heels – I’ll let you in on a little secret: good construction maintenance companies will walk your property’s V-ditches for you, photograph any issues that need attention and offer an ...[Read More]
Have you tried our Plus1® Property Walks yet? It’s one of the best time-savers a busy property manager has! Bill or Dave will join you and your landscaper for your scheduled monthly property/landscape inspection. Then you get to experience how we simplify property maintenance. Call us with the date of your next property walk (+ your Starbucks order) We meet you with beverages, a Plu ...[Read More]
Meeting minutes are one of the most important of all corporate documents for a homeowners association. Minutes that are vague or fail to accurately record board action are a detriment to the association. These issues often come to light only after copies of minutes have been requested in the discovery process of pending litigation. These suggestions are valuable: Minutes should describe the meeti ...[Read More]
