Congratulations Gail NeSmith on your award as Administrator of the Month
for May 2012! You were nominated by the entire staff in the Timonium
office for your hard work and dedication filling in for Nancy at
Coldspring!! Good job, Gail!
Thursday, June 21, 2012
We're Moving!
We
are excited to announce that our Columbia office will be relocating
on or about August 1, 2012. Our new office location will be 7484
Candlewood Road, Hanover, MD 21076. We looked for the right office location for our expanding business in the Baltimore/Washington marketplace. Hanover offers great access and is still just a few minutes from downtown Columbia. ACM’s new offices will be just 8 miles east on Rt 100 from the Red
Branch office and not far from Arundel Mills. The new location gives
us room for expansion, more parking, a larger training facility and
conference room, improved Internet/and data access and lot storage
for our maintenance equipment.
We
anticipate to be fully operational within 48 hours of the move date.
Our emergency maintenance service will be available to owners without
interruption. We will make telephone and internet access our first
priority. Our Timonium office is not affected by the move and that
staff will assist wherever possible.
We
look forward to our move to Anne Arundel County and hope that you
will visit us soon. We will continue to keep you informed of our
progress over the next month.
Heat Wave Burns the East Coast
Article by American Red Cross:
Record high temperatures are sweeping several states again this week, making heat safety a priority. To keep yourself and your family safe, follow these precautions:
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. Eat small meals and eat more often.
- Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.
- Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day. Postpone outdoor games and activities.
- Take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors, and use a buddy system when working in excessive heat.
- Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat.
- Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles. Check on your animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Local Event: Howard County Summer Concerts
Howard County is the place for summer concerts! Visit Centennial Park South on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. to be part of Sunset Serenades, a great event for family and friends. Howard County Recreation and Parks also presents Traveling Bands, being featured across the county at various locations.
To learn more about these events, visit http://countyofhowardmd.us/summerconcerts.htm.
To learn more about these events, visit http://countyofhowardmd.us/summerconcerts.htm.
Monday, June 18, 2012
ACM Columbia Office Hours Update
ACM's Columbia office will be closed to the public at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays until further notice. Should you have an emergency, please contact our Columbia office at (410) 997-7767 and follow the prompts for emergency services. Thank you for your understanding.
ACM Employee Bowing Event!
ACM employees participated in a bowling event Friday, June 15, 2012 at AMF Westview Lanes. Prizes were awarded to the person with the highest score, the person with the lowest score and the team with the most spirit! The Pinball Wizards (picture above) won the prize for the team with the most spirit. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for bowling, snacks and great company!
Friday, June 15, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
ACM Offices Close at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2012
ACM's offices will be closed to the public at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012. Should you have an emergency, please call (410) 997-7767 and follow the prompts for emergency services. Thank you for your understanding!
Monday, June 4, 2012
Press Release: Prince George’s County Will Sponsor a Free Document Shredding Event
For more information, contact:
Carol Terry
Public Information Officer
Prince George’s County
Department of Environmental Resources
(301) 883-5961
Prince George’s County Will Sponsor a Free Document Shredding Event
County residents are encouraged to safely dispose of their personal documents at the
Document Shredding Event on June 16, 2012
Document Shredding Event on June 16, 2012
LARGO, MD –
The Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources (DER)
invites County citizens and residents to participate in a free Document
Shredding Event on Saturday, June 16, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
Gwynn Park High School located at 13800 Brandywine Road in Brandywine. Residents
may bring up to five tall kitchen bags or five archive boxes filled
with documents to be shredded by mobile trucks from Eco-Shred, LLC and
then recycled.
“Identity
theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, and
document shredding is one of the most important ways the public can
protect their identity,” said DER Director Samuel E. Wynkoop, Jr. “I
encourage County citizens and residents to take advantage of this
opportunity to safely dispose of their sensitive, confidential
documents.”
For more information on the Document Shredding Event or other recycling initiatives, call DER’s Recycling Section at (301) 883-5045.
Friday, June 1, 2012
ACM Senior Staff Member Participates in Program About FHA
On May 23, 2012, Hazel
Wilkinson, Vice President of Client and Administrative Services,
participated in a program held with the Howard County Housing
Authority, the Community Associations Institute, Chesapeake Chapter,
local realtors and attorneys specializing in community association
law to discuss the impact of Federal Housing Authority (FHA)
regulations regarding financing for common interest communities. In
2009, FHA discontinued the practice of allowing “spot” approvals
for financing on an individual basis. The common interest community
must now be FHA Certified before anyone can obtain FHA financing.
Unfortunately, FHA regulations state that no more than fifteen
percent (15%) of the membership in a community can be thirty (30)
days or more delinquent. Additionally, no more than fifty percent
(50%) of the units in the community can be rentals. It is these two
(2) criteria that are creating an issue for many associations and
hindering their ability to become FHA Certified. Due to the
recession and the economy, many community associations have
experienced a dramatic increase in delinquent assessments. Boards of
Directors and Management Companies are generally unable to foreclose
since in most cases there is more than one (1) mortgage and no equity
in the property. Additionally, even though judgments are obtained
against delinquent owners, there is no guaranty the association will
recognize payment. The situation is also forcing many to make the
decision to rent the unit rather than sell it in today’s market.
The community association finds itself, through no fault of its own,
in a situation where there are owners that are unable to pay
assessments or unable sell the unit to an entire segment of the
market.
As a result of these
programs, the group will be appealing to FHA in hopes of having the
criteria put on temporary hold until community associations have the
opportunity to recover from the economic hardship created by the
unrealistic financing terms owners accepted to purchase properties
during the inflated housing boom. Unless the associations are able
to do so, they will not be able to obtain the FHA approval.
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