Tina Larsson of The Folson Group has written the first book of its kind, Living the High Life: How Smart Co-op and Condo Owners Protect Themselves and Their Investment, an authoritative yet entertaining guide on how to run a co-op or condo like a business — because it is. This provides boards with all the tools and knowledge, in one informative location, to help them run their building proactively to make it safer, more sustainable and more affordable, and operate more smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effective. This will, in turn, create a more valuable property, all while enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Living the High Life: How Smart Co-op and Condo Owners Protect Themselves and Their Investment provides an antidote to the indecision and frustration so familiar to co-op and condo owners and board members. Inside, readers will find: 

• A way to address safety risks, including understanding key building systems and inspections;
• Cost-cutting methods, including simple energy- and water-saving measures;
• Strategies for planning upgrades to meet carbon emissions standards set forth by New York City and others; and
• Communication and meeting strategies to increase owner satisfaction and a sense of community.

"A wonderfully written guide full of turnkey solutions for those co-op and condo owners and board members who want to make substantive improvements to their building's operating efficiencies, budget, and green footprint, but don't know where to start. The Folson team has been there and done it, and now they share their secrets on how you too can be your building's hero."
      —JERRY KASTENBAUM, Founder, CEO Aware Buildings & Founder of Buildinglink

TINA LARSSON is co-founder and co-owner of The Folson Group, New York City's leading co-op and condo business consultancy. Her firm works with boards, owners, and shareholders to reduce costs and increase property values. Tina holds a LEED Green Associate designation and is on a mission to make New York City safer, more sustainable, and more affordable — one building at a time. Prior to this, Tina spent two decades as a business analyst and investment advisor in the financial services industry. She holds a BS and MBA from Pace University.

For more information, please visit www.thefolsongroup.com.