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Planned, Not Panicked: The Condo Owner Podcast

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Your condo is more than just a place to live—it’s your home and one of your biggest assets. But maintaining a shared-property community comes with complexities that can impact your investment, financial security, and quality of life. Welcome to Planned, Not Panicked: The Condo Owner Podcast , where we break down the technical, financial, and social aspects of maintaining and replacing shared common property in your condominium community. Whether you’re in your first home, forever home, or somewhere in between, understanding the long-term plan for your building is essential. At SPS, we help con...

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Right-Sizing Your Condo Fees: Planning Without the Panic 22.04.2025 13:51

In the debut episode of Planned, Not Panicked: The Condo Owner Podcast , hosts Candice and Alec dive into highlights from SPS’s popular three-part webinar series Right-Sizing Your Condo Fee . They break down what makes a condo fee “right,” explore fiduciary duties of condo boards, and share expert insights from legal, engineering, and financial perspectives. Learn how to turn complex planning into...

5 Maintenance Mistakes That Drain Your Reserve Fund 22.04.2025 5:20

In this episode of Planned, Not Panicked: The Condo Owner Podcast , Candice and Alec break down the five most common maintenance missteps that quietly erode your condo’s reserve funds. From repainting over peeling siding to ignoring aging decks, they walk through how quick fixes and delayed decisions can cost communities big time. Learn how to identify the root issues, avoid “complexity paralysis,...

Right-Sizing Condo Fees: Protecting Property Value Through Better Planning 22.04.2025 12:52

In this episode of Planned, Not Panicked: The Condo Owner Podcast , hosts Candice and Alec break down key takeaways from a recent expert-led webinar on “right-sizing” condominium fees. With insights from a real estate pro, a legal expert, and one of SPS' very own, they explore how proper fee structures, proactive maintenance, and transparent communication can safeguard your community’s financ...