Certified Advice

As spring arrives in Massachusetts, we welcome warmer weather, longer days, and the return of outdoor projects. The changing season offers a chance to pause, reflect, and look back on the highlights and challenges of the past few months. This past winter was especially significant, with more than 60 inches of snow recorded across Massachusetts it was the ninth snowiest winter on record for the City of Boston! Events like these can drive up heating and snow removal costs while also revealing weaknesses in the building envelope. At Certified Property Management, we view this point in the year as an ideal time to review budgets, prioritize capital needs, and help protect the long-term integrity of your property. We are excited to launch our inaugural newsletter with insights and inspiration from across the industry. All my best,   Robin D. Gold Chief Executive Officer Certified Property Management

Fannie Mae’s New Lending Guidlines and Master Insurance ­Updates are expected to have a meaningful impact on 2027 condominium budgets. One of the biggest changes is the increase in the minimum reserve allocation for capital expenditures and deferred maintenance from 10% to 15% of annual budgeted assessment income. Read More

Spring HVAC ­This recent heat wave made it feel like we skipped spring and went straight into summer. Fortunately, temperatures are expected to cool a bit next week. Before you turn on your air conditioning, here are a few important reminders to help keep your system running safely and efficiently. Read More

Spotlight: Capital Projects ­Capital Needs Assessments help communities better understand their building infrastructure and plan for future capital improvements. As insurance carriers and underwriters place greater scrutiny on deferred maintenance, staying ahead of these issues is increasingly important to a property’s overall operations. While these reports can feel overwhelming and the projected costs can be significant, CPM works with several building envelope firms to develop them. What sets us apart is our strong Capital Project Department, which helps associations understand their financial realities and prioritize capital needs accordingly.  One example is a Boston property built in 1947 that identified millions of dollars in capital needs. Through careful planning, the capital repairs have been phased over several years to address key repairs, protect the building’s safety and structural integrity, and balance financial constraints. Restoration of the porticos across more than ten entrances is part of this project, an important feature of the building. Working with the City of Boston Historic Commission and project engineers, we restored them in a way that improved both their appearance and the integrity of the building envelope. This work involved more than cosmetic repairs—it also addressed roof water management by directing water away from the building while preserving an important architectural feature seen upon entry.

Memorial Day – Honor, Remember… Never Forget.

As Memorial Day approaches, we honor and remember those who served our country.

Our office will close early on Friday, May 22nd, and reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26th. Emergency maintenance services will remain available during the holiday weekend. If you have a maintenance emergency, please call (617) 738-6606 x2.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.