Fannie Mae | Freddie Mac Changes Every Board Needs to Know

Protecting Financing Eligibility and Reducing Association Risk

Major changes to Fannie Mae | Freddie Mac condominium lending requirements are reshaping how associations approach reserve funding, deferred maintenance, lender disclosures and board governance.  Learn what boards and managers need to do now to protect financing eligibility, reduce liability and prepare for upcoming implementation deadlines.

Key Takeaways:

Prepare your community for new Fannie Mae requirements and deadlines.

Strengthen reserve planning and reduce financing risks.

Keep your community eligible for future lending and sales.

Presenter:

 Gina Desrochers, Esq. |   Perkins & Anctil, P.C.

Landscapes that Protect Property Values

Smart Tree Care and Landscape Strategies 

Healthy landscapes do more that enhance curb appeal - they protect property values, improve safety, and reduce long-term maintenance costs.  Learn how proactive tree care, strategic landscape planning, and life-cycle maintenance planning can help boards incorporate landscape expenses into reserve planning, prioritize budgets and preserve long-term value.

Key Takeaways:

Reduce long-term landscape and tree care costs through proactive planning.

Identify tree risks before they become costly safety issues.

Use smart landscape planning to support reserves and protect property values.

Presenters:

Chris Kelly | SavATree

   Jared Coggins, CMCA, AMS | Advanced Reserve Solutions

Mastering the Condo Insurance Claims Process

From First Notice of Loss to Final Resolution

When a major loss occurs, knowing what happens next can make all the difference.  This program provides a practical overview of the condominium insurance claims process, explaining the responsibilities of boards, managers, owners, insurance professionals, and restoration contractors while helping communities navigate claims more efficiently with greater confidence.

Key Takeaways:

Understand each step of the insurance claims process.

Clarify the roles of everyone involved in a claim.

Improve claim outcomes through better communication.

Presenter:

  Eric Eyles | 24 Restore/Cotton

What Can, or Should, a Condo Be Charging?

Understanding Fees, Authority, and Legal Limits

Condominium fees can generate needed revenue, but not every fee is authorized or enforceable.  Learn which fees Massachusetts condominium associations may legally charge, where legal authority comes from, and how boards can avoid compliance issues while reducing the risk of costly legal challenges.

Key Takeaways:

Understand which condominium fees are legally authorized.

Avoid compliance issues and unnecessary legal risks.

Use fee policies that support sound governance.

Presenter:

 Thomas Moriarty, Esq., CCAL | Moriarty Bielan & Gamache LLC

Planning Successful Capital Projects

Managing MEP Replacement from Start to Finish

Successful capital projects begin long before construction starts.  Learn how thoughtful planning, engineering design, bidding, and project management can help boards and managers reduce delays, control costs, and successfully complete major mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) replacement projects. 

Key Takeaways:

Plan MEP projects from concept to completion.

Understand each phase of the project lifecycle.

Reduce delays through better project planning.

Presenter:

Eric Collins | Becht Engineering BT, Inc.