HOA News, Advice, and Tips
It’s that time of year again, when annual meetings are planned and presented to communities. Homeowners associations are looking at the annual budget and figuring what they should spend and how much needs to go in reserves. The best way to get the Board and management company together is to set up an annual meeting. […]
Continue ReadingThere are many challenges to face when being a leader of any type. When it comes to community management, Board Members may be confronted with multiple concerns from their neighborhood. The members who take on this very important volunteer leadership position understand the importance of being part of the decision making process, despite all the […]
Continue ReadingIn just a few months, association-governed communities will need to have their budget mapped out for 2014. If your neighborhood hasn’t gotten around to crunching numbers and doesn’t retain the services of an HOA management and condo management company, working with a community management professional will help expedite the planning process and ensure sound financial decisions are […]
Continue ReadingMany homeowners in America are living in some sort of community association. the ever-growing homeowners association industry has developed a sense of community that many people long for. HOAs help maintain the property values of a neighborhood while building relationships between neighbors. The best way for homeowners and Board members to keep their association organized […]
Continue ReadingWe are currently in the hottest of our Summer months and as we approach Fall we will begin to experience drastic swings in evening and day time temperatures. The hot days and cool evenings cause expansion and contraction of the soil and ours houses in general. These extremes can cause failures in plumbing, the HVAC, […]
Continue ReadingA budget is typically the only way to keep you from blowing your money and instead saving it. Take the time to figure out how much money you make in a month to determine how much you need to pay your bills. After paying for necessities, you can set aside a specific amount of your […]
Continue ReadingEvery day in the media there are mentions of the “green” initiatives asking us to consider ways to limit our impact on the environment. We are encouraged to save water, buy hybrid cars, recycle, compost, consider public transportation, etc….all personal lifestyle modifications that will limit our environmental impact. Above and beyond individuals’ efforts, community associations […]
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Legal Documents When buying a home or rental property, you should always know and understand the homeowners association you are moving into. The best way to get acquainted with your new community is to review their CC&Rs (covenants, conditions, and restrictions), financial statements, reserve statements, and other necessary documents. Making this a priority will […]
Continue ReadingAre you a member or on the Board of Directors of a smaller homeowners association? If so, I am sure you are aware of the need for help. Most people think bigger communities are the ones that need the most support, but in all reality, the smaller HOA’s with less resources and members need the […]
Continue ReadingMost Community Associations have contracts in place for all sorts of goods, services and repairs. Due to the large amount of contracts involved with every Association, contract disputes are a very common occurrence for Boards and Managers. Usually the root cause of the contract disputes seen by Community Associations is due to the fact that […]
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