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How to Prepare Your Florida Condo Association’s Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide for Treasurers

How to Prepare Your Florida Condo Association’s Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide for Treasurers A practical walk-through for volunteer treasurers, using a fictional 60-unit building from our free Condo Budget Template as the example. Table of Contents Introduction Gather the paperwork first Start from what you are actually spending Work through the expenses line by line

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Fannie Mae’s 15% Rule and Florida’s SIRS: Budgeting for Both in 2027

Fannie Mae’s 15% Rule and Florida’s SIRS: Budgeting for Both in 2027 Second of two articles on the 2027 reserve rules. Part 1 covers what Fannie Mae’s 15% rule requires. Table of Contents Introduction Does our SIRS funding count toward the 15%? Is the baseline plan in our SIRS enough? Can we pause reserve contributions

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Fannie Mae’s New 15% Reserve Rule: What Florida Condo Boards Need to Budget for in 2027

Fannie Mae’s New 15% Reserve Rule: What Florida Condo Boards Need to Budget for in 2027 First of two articles on the 2027 reserve rules. Part 2 looks at what Florida’s own reserve requirements mean for your budget. Table of Contents Introduction What changed, and when Two ways to meet the reserve requirement “We have

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Florida’s New Condo & HOA Financial Rules for 2025: What Boards Need to Know

Florida’s New Condo & HOA Financial Rules for 2025: What Boards Need to Know Florida condo and HOA boards are facing some of the most significant financial compliance changes in years. With new Florida condo law changes taking effect in 2025, board members will need to pay closer attention to reserves, budgeting, and financial transparency

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