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 MoreShut Up, Pipe Down!
So you are ready to take charge of your home, roll up your sleeves and get to work. Awesome! Before you start pulling out your tool box and conquering those projects, I have some advice for you; Shut up and pipe down! Wait, what?? Many homeowners and tenants do not know how to shut off the water to their residence or an individual fixture to prevent major leaks and property damage in an emergency. When you purchase or move into a new home, you should make yourself familiar with the shut off valves and practice opening and closing them so you’re prepared for an emergency. And...
Read MoreLocal Farmers’ Markets Benefit Communities
Our community is fortunate to have a local farmers’ market. If you haven’t shopped there before, consider the many advantages of patronizing our local merchants. Visiting the local farmers’ market has certainly become an anticipated weekly event at our home. Farmers’ markets have gained popularity in the last few years as more and more consumers have come to enjoy the very fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, juices, eggs, dairy products, poultry and meats they offer. Farmers’ markets provide other benefits as well—to shoppers and local economies, as well as to the...
Read MoreCondominium Collaboration in Hurricane Season
The condominium board members, homeowners and tenants of the island’s many condominium developments are aware of the unique elements of condominium living. Even hurricane preparedness takes on a different meaning at condominium developments as the entire condominium community must partner together to ensure success. “Emergency preparedness is a team sport”, according to Eric Whitaker, a public health and emergency preparedness expert. In the interest of helping your condominium community during hurricane season here are some preparation tips for your team members: Board Members and/or...
Read MoreThe ‘America’s Cup’ Standard – Does Your Bermuda Real Estate Make The Cut?
Bermuda’s excitement over the announcement that the island will host the America’s Cup in 2017 has been palpable. A celebratory atmosphere has spread island-wide since the official announcement on December 2, 2014. Bermuda eagerly welcomed the famed competition’s trophy, the Auld Mug, in all its gleaming, shining glory. The jovial mood will quickly turn to determined industry as the island prepares itself for the momentous event and the streams of visitors it will bring to our shores. Demand for quality accommodation for visiting teams, their families and other individuals related to...
Read MoreThe Ultimate Tool for Your Condo Development
I’m often asked why a condo development needs a professional property manager. After all, isn’t the role merely to call a plumber when a pipe bursts? If only it were that simple! The truth is there’s a lot more to managing a condo development effectively than you may realize. A professional property manager is much like a Swiss Army Knife, comprising a variety of useful tools and skills in one package! It’s much more than standard property management; it’s also about governance, accounting, communication, mediation, forward planning and the list goes on! Your home and your ownership...
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