HOA News, Advice, and Tips
What are some of the big issues that an Association faces when homes are foreclosing within their community? The most obvious issue is typically the maintenance of the property. When a home goes into foreclosure and the previous owner moves out, that property is typically left as is until the bank and/or real estate agent […]
Continue ReadingSomeone asked me a few years ago to describe a normal day in the life of a community manager and I had to laugh normality and community management seem such a contradiction in terms. Then I began to think of my normal day. As community managers, we wear a multitude of hats: We are Financial […]
Continue ReadingAs Part 1 dealt with the rights and responsibilities of homeowners, Part 2 will outline the Rights of Community Leaders and the Responsibilities of Community Leaders. This information comes from CAI’s (Community Association Institute) President’s Club. Sentry Management encourages the continuing education of both Board Members and Homeowners through on-going, positive communication. Many owners may […]
Continue ReadingWhile doing a little research for the next few articles, I found a blog that had a tremendous amount of information on it. One of the sections that I scanned had 317 entries from owners who felt their rights as an owner were violated by the Board. With so many entries under that heading, it […]
Continue ReadingAs with any large, experienced organization Sentry Management has developed policies and procedures to guide our employees and our business. Many of these policies and procedures were developed as a result of an incident that caused concern, consternation or even an issue of a large proportion that we felt could not be permitted to happen […]
Continue ReadingDue to the recent plunge in the housing market, many associations are finding themselves with multiple vacant lots and unfinished roads. The homeowners within the association may begin to complain to the management company and/or Board of Directors about the over grown lots and unfinished roads. As the manager and/or Board of Directors, you must […]
Continue ReadingBecoming a homeowner means that in addition to your career and family you are essentially taking on another lifelong project: the upkeep of your property. Whether you are adept at DIY projects or have a handyman on speed dial, the average wear and tear on any type of home is going to require the occasional […]
Continue ReadingThere is no escaping the simple fact that the burst of the housing market bubble has led to a near total collapse of our economy. While there are some positive signs that a recovery is taking hold, this crisis has motivated a top to bottom review of the mortgage loan industry. Congress is currently wrestling […]
Continue ReadingRules – Use Restrictions HOA, deeds, easements, CCR, easements and other restrictions can be placed on your property. Understanding that property rights are not always exclusively yours is crucial before purchase of a home. While in the home can be the castle, are likely to share the privilege, at least in part, with a variety […]
Continue ReadingThere are many reasons why homeowners volunteer to be a part of their Condominium or Homeowners Association Board. Below we’ve listed the Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer for your Community Association Board of Directors. The Condo‘s and HOA’s we represent throughout Metro Atlanta are constantly looking for dedicated and talented homeowners to join their Board […]
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