Tucci Leverages Pandemic for Designation Success
Warwick, Bermuda – February 3, 2021 – Local entrepreneur, Sharika Tucci of Masterkey Management Ltd. has joined the elite group of community association managers who have earned the Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM®) credential from Community Associations Institute (CAI). Mrs. Tucci is one of just over 2,200 managers worldwide who have earned the highest level of professional recognition in the condominium management field. To earn the PCAM credential, managers must have five years of community association management experience and complete more than 100 hours of course...
Read MoreChristmas Greetings from Masterkey!
Thank you to our clients, customers and service providers. Whether you are a landlord using our rental agency service, a board member of a managed condominium development or a reliable service provider available to answer our many calls, you are the key to our success! We have decided to share that success with others! Therefore, in lieu of Christmas gifts and cards, we have provided over $7000 in donations, sponsorship and aid this year to a variety of causes dear to our hearts: Foster Parent Association – Sponsorship of 7 foster children’s Christmas gifts (as shown in...
Read MoreWAHM! Bam! Thank you ma’am!
Seven years ago, I was sitting at my desk at a full-time office job, daydreaming about finding a more balanced life. A life where I could be more present for school and family activities, participate in volunteer opportunities, explore hobbies and interests while continuing to work in a career that I loved. That daydream became reality when I opened Masterkey Management Ltd. and became a work-at-home-mom (WAHM). Becoming a WAHM is a lifestyle change, and like Dean Martin’s song ‘Wham! Bam! Thank You Ma’am!’, it could leave you quite dissatisfied if your expectations are unrealistic...
Read MoreSimone Says: Plumbing Tips for the Novice
Whether you are a homeowner or a tenant, at some point you will be faced with a plumbing problem. Even if you call your plumber to handle repairs, it’s worthwhile (and empowering!) to learn a little about the plumbing in your house. We spoke with plumber, Simone Smith (#girlpower!), of David Hayward Plumbing Service (DHPS) for tips on plumbing fixes anyone can do on their own and avoid a service call. Improving Low Water Pressure Low water pressure is usually most obvious at your sink faucet. The first thing to check is if the low water pressure is affecting both your hot and cold...
Read MorePerfectly Pleasing Palettes
One of the simplest, most cost-effective improvements a homeowner can make to their home is to paint. Whether you choose to paint the exterior of your house or give your rooms an update, that will translate into value for your home. It’s also one of the easiest things not-so-handy homeowners can do themselves without having to call in the pros. Aside from the paint itself — and maybe a weekend of your time — the investment is minimal: A set of paint rollers and brushes for the walls and trim, drop cloths to keep your floors and furniture paint-free and painter’s tape to...
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