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R Brown Partners

R & E Associates, Inc., AAMC

39 Brighton Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
617-782-3400 * Fax: 617-782-1151
ronald@r-brownpartners.com

107 York Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
800-660-2471
reassoc@r-eassociates.com
www.r-eassociates.com

Realty Corp. of Massachusetts, Inc.

RGR Property Management

Robert Marcus Real Estate Company, Inc.

S-C Management Corp., AMO®/
Wingate Companies

2014 MANAGEMENT DIRECTORY

Since 1985, R Brown Partners has focused on the
management needs of condominium trustees and
owners. With over 50 years combined real estate
experience, Ronald Brown and his staff can fulfill any
condominium's needs. As a Certified Manager of
Community Associations (CMCA) and as a member and Ronald Brown,
CMCA
former director of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board,
Ronald Brown is infinitely qualified to manage your condominium.
R Brown Partners primarily manages mid-rise, high-end condominiums
in Brookline and the surrounding areas. Our reputation for personalized,
professional management service is documented and can be tailored to
fit your condominiums's needs. Please contact us to request a proposal
and references.

For more than thirty years, Realty Corporation has specialized in offering
full property management and consulting services to community associations across eastern Massachusetts. Realty Corporation's mission is
to preserve, protect and enhance the investment you have made in
your home. Our portfolio is limited so that our experienced, professional
property managers can provide personalized attention to each of our
clients. Our attention is focused on the day-to-day details of property
management and on the solutions required to reach long term goals. Our
frequent property inspections serve as strategic tools for our proactive,
solution based approach to property management. We provide easy-tounderstand monthly financial statements. Our team will provide you with
personalized customer service. Call for a free consultation, and for our
references. Our communities will speak for themselves.
PO Box 920238
Needham, MA 02492-0003
617-332-5656 * Fax: 781-455-8482
bobk@rcomi.com
www.RealtyCorporationofMassachusettsInc.com

Robert Marcus Real Estate Company is a New England real estate
management and development firm that prepares annual operating and
capital budgets, monthly and annual financial statements, maintains
segregated bank accounts for all Association activity, coordinates
preparation and filing of Federal and State tax returns for the
Associations, provides a business address for all bills and receipts,
offers billing and collection of all Association fees and monitoring of
delinquency, and pays all approved bills. We offer monthly reporting
packages tailored to the needs of individual Associations and financial
statements that can be transmitted via e-mail. We are fully insured
including fidelity Bond Coverage.
345 Boylston Street, Suite 201
Newton, Massachusetts 02459
Office: 617-277-1116
Fax: 617-964-1115
Robert@RMRE.com
www.RMRE.com

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R & E Associates, Inc. has been specializing in the management of
condominium and home owners associations since 1981. Our primary
goal is to manage properties to the highest standard possible,
balancing a high degree of quality with financial efficiency for our
customers. Our active involvement in the Community Associations
Institute (CAI) enables us to maintain the quality and effectiveness of
our service and provide each community with industry leading news
and trends. With managers and staff committed to each community we
manage, we pride ourselves in being able to meet all of your needs.

"Your Property is our Business"
RGR Property Management is a full service property management company
specializing in the management of condominium associations on the South
Shore of MA. Our mission is simple: to provide high-quality, reliable services
in a timely and professional manner. This is achieved in part by having
a dedicated team of professionals with over 40 years of combined real
estate experience. Our approach to management services is what sets us
apart from our competition. We effectively communicate with our clients,
we provide superior customer service and we offer financial transparency.
Our president is a Public Accountant who is bound by the financial ethics of
his profession. This affords your association guaranteed financial security.
Our property management services are designed to assist each Board to
navigate the complicated world of real estate in an effort to successfully
accomplish their short term and long term goals.
140 Wood Road, Suite 407
Braintree MA 02184
617-275-8105 * Fax: 781-926-0396
info@rgrpropertymanagement.com
www.rgrpropertymanagement.com

S-C Management joins Wingate Companies! Together, they have proven
experience delivering comprehensive management, maintenance,
financial services, consulting and construction to community
associations. S-C Management/Wingate Companies are committed to
the philosophy of dedicating high level staff and customized services to
their communities.
With over 50 years of experience, S-C Management/Wingate
Companies have built a reputation for excellence. Contact us today for
additional information as to how we can create positive results for your
community!
Irma M. Schretter, CPM
Ischretter@wingatecompanies.com
Christopher Reilly, President
Creilly@wingatecompanies.com
100 Wells Ave., Newton Ma 02459
IMS: 781-707-9185 * CR: 781-707-9180


http://www.r-eassociates.com http://www.r-eassociates.com http://www.rgrpropertymanagement.com http://www.RealtyCorporationofMassachusettsInc.com http://www.rgrpropertymanagement.com http://wingatecompanies.com http://www.RMRE.com http://www.RMRE.com

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Condo Media - November 2014

Contents
From the CED’s Desk
Editorial Board
CAI News
CAI Regional News
Asked & Answered
Homeowner’s Corner
Maintenance
Management
Focus on Fees
Vendor Spotlight
Finance
Volunteer Spotlight
CAI-NE 2014 Management Directory
Classifi ed Service Directory
Advertisers Index
Condo Media - November 2014 - Cover1
Condo Media - November 2014 - Cover2
Condo Media - November 2014 - Contents
Condo Media - November 2014 - From the CED’s Desk
Condo Media - November 2014 - 3
Condo Media - November 2014 - Editorial Board
Condo Media - November 2014 - 5
Condo Media - November 2014 - CAI News
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Condo Media - November 2014 - CAI Regional News
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Condo Media - November 2014 - Asked & Answered
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Condo Media - November 2014 - Homeowner’s Corner
Condo Media - November 2014 - 25
Condo Media - November 2014 - Maintenance
Condo Media - November 2014 - 27
Condo Media - November 2014 - Management
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Condo Media - November 2014 - 30
Condo Media - November 2014 - 31
Condo Media - November 2014 - Focus on Fees
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Condo Media - November 2014 - Vendor Spotlight
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Condo Media - November 2014 - Finance
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Condo Media - November 2014 - 45
Condo Media - November 2014 - Volunteer Spotlight
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Condo Media - November 2014 - CAI-NE 2014 Management Directory
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Condo Media - November 2014 - Classifi ed Service Directory
Condo Media - November 2014 - Advertisers Index
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