FOR YOUR ASSOCIATION

By Andrea Sorgani & Joe Sorgani ALMA Property Management Services, Inc.

Planning for vacation is always an exciting time. The anticipation of getting away from the daily chores and relaxing worry-free for a week or so, helps to reset our lives in so many positive ways - and yes, it’s downright fun to do so.

So this year, you and your husband decide to take a two-week Mediterranean cruise, but first you have to figure out if you can afford to do it. You know you have money saved up, but you’re not certain if you have enough saved for all the things that will present themselves during your trip. You may find yourself in an outdoor market saying to your husband: “Won’t that 5’x6’ embroidered tapestry of the Italian peasant woman crushing grapes in her bare feet look great in the foyer at home?” She looks so happy working those grapes in the barrel, you’ll muse

Planning for a vacation utilizes the similar principal of funding for reserves in your community association...

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