by Jennifer LaGuardia | Apr 29, 2026 | Building & Site Inspections, News, Reserve Studies, Transition Studies
An Interview With Kipcon’s Director of Inspections, Karen Thomlinson Karen Thomlinson has served as Kipcon’s Director of Inspections for more than two years. This month I met with Karen to discuss her role at Kipcon and her journey with the company. We also... 
by Jennifer LaGuardia | Dec 19, 2025 | Building & Site Inspections, Reserve Studies, Transition Studies
Goodbye Developer, Hello Association The community association’s transition marks the community’s gradual transfer from developer to association control. The transition process can take months—or even years—and looks different for every community. Regardless of the... by Jennifer LaGuardia | Nov 24, 2025 | Building & Site Inspections, Reserve Studies
Understanding Community in High-Rise Living When you picture a community, what comes to mind? Perhaps you imagine quiet streets lined with single-family homes. Or garden-style condominiums with walking trails and modern amenities. A community is ultimately defined by... 
by Jennifer LaGuardia | Oct 23, 2025 | Bidding & Contract Administration, Building & Site Inspections, Engineering Specifications, Reserve Studies
Prioritizing Community Projects Before Spring Rush In a couple weeks, we’ll turn back the clocks and lose an hour of daylight. During this time, despite “falling behind,” communities should look to plan ahead for their springtime needs. What’s On the... 
by Jennifer LaGuardia | Sep 19, 2025 | Building & Site Inspections, News, Reserve Studies
Preventive Maintenance & Planning Ahead When you think of a proactive person, you likely picture someone who plans ahead and manages their time effectively and efficiently. The kind of person who regularly brings their car in for an oil change —and even schedules... 
by Jennifer LaGuardia | Aug 24, 2025 | Building & Site Inspections, News, Reserve Studies
Does your community have any of the following common property components? Entrance signage or monuments? Fencing? Basins? Roadways or parking lots? Concrete sidewalks? If you answered yes to any of the above, chances are your community is not exempt from having a...