HOA News, Advice, and Tips
Real estate developers usually create a homeowners association to control the appearance and managing of common areas in the land being developed. Upon selling a preset number of homes in the developed residential subdivision, it is turned over to the homeowners of the subdivision. There comes a time though that this association would need some […]
Continue ReadingAn HOA management company can provide real value to board members and the neighborhood at-large. But, the partnership needs to be managed properly to reap the best results. The following tips will help protect your HOA and build a positive relationship with your management company: If the board did the necessary due diligence during the […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that in the year 2011 about 9,600 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with fireworks. More than half of the injuries were burns, and most of the injuries involved the hands, eyes, and head. About 26% of the victims were under 15 years of […]
Continue ReadingI know anyone that has any affiliation with an HOA or Homeowners Association has heard of someone stealing or trying to steal money from the Community. The scams are often as simple as writing a check to themselves, either as an administrator, treasurer or president. This is the one constant to which no one paid […]
Continue ReadingThe goal of hurricane preparedness is to minimize the impact on any association or property during the storm. It’s an ongoing, year-round process to mitigate the potential effects of dangerous debris, impassable roadways, loss of electricity or running water, and the inability to keep the association’s common elements up and running. Below is a list […]
Continue ReadingThe following homeowner association tips will help first-time buyers take advantage of all the benefits the HOA has to offer: Tip #1 – To ensure they make an informed decision, homeowners need to educate themselves
Continue ReadingOver the last 30 years we’ve helped thousands of clients across the country anticipate and prepare for their community’s major repair and replacement costs with Reserve Studies. Armed with this knowledge HOAs can make accurate disclosures to homeowners and set their monthly dues accordingly.
Continue ReadingFinding the best qualified community management company is no easy feat. To help developers narrow the field, we’ve compiled a list of the top five questions you should ask each prospective candidate. How do you assist developers with community documents and budgetary issues? A community management company should alleviate the stress of dealing with budgets. […]
Continue ReadingCommunity websites are an incredible tool for homeowners associations. Besides that, it’s now 2013 and your homeowners or condo association needs to be on the web. Why do community association websites have such value? Consider this: whenever a prospective home buyer searches the internet for your homeowners association, whatever they find is often their first […]
Continue ReadingAs a community matures, landscaping in older communities may show signs of aging. This is the time of year that many boards across the country are considering different ways to update and enhance their landscaping. It’s a good financial investment that can enhance the curb appeal, add direct value to individual residences, and increase the […]
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