C Charles

And why Neighborhood Cornerstone Partners refuses to participate in those hidden revenue schemes Most HOA boards assume the vendors they’re paying for landscaping, roofing, asphalt, pool service, or maintenance were chosen because they’re the best for the job. But in many parts of the HOA management industry, vendors are chosen for a very different reason — because they pay the management company, not because they provide the best value to the community. These behind-the-scenes financial...

What every board member should know before the next contract renewal   A board in a 280 unit community thought they were paying their management company fairly. Over seven years, their books showed about thirty four thousand dollars in clearly disclosed management fees. After an audit, they discovered something shocking. More than one hundred twenty seven thousand dollars had gone to the manager through quiet side arrangements and hidden revenue streams that were never spelled out in the...

Over the last several days, many Charlotte residents have been talking about the increased presence of ICE in certain areas of the city. For some families, this has created real fear and uncertainty. For others, it has raised questions about what is happening, what’s true, and what this means for their neighborhoods. As a community operations firm working closely with HOAs and homeowners across Charlotte, Neighborhood Cornerstone Partners  wants to offer a grounded explanation of what...