HOA News, Advice, and Tips
Many homeowners are looking for ways to improve the value of their properties. In this article, you’ll learn about the top 10 home improvement or renovation projects that offer a solid return on investment, listed from least to most costly. So, whether you’re just wanting to “spruce the place up a bit” or are looking […]
Continue ReadingThe goal of community management is to help homeowners become as vested in their neighborhoods as they are in their own properties. To build a sense of community, the HOA can use several tactics: Use neighborhood common areas to bring members together – Boards and HOA managers should leverage clubhouses, recreational facilities and other common areas […]
Continue ReadingTo attract greater community participation, HOA association management can use several tactics: First, HOA association management needs to communicate clearly what happens when homeowners don’t volunteer. By seeing how they’ll be impacted directly, members may be more inclined to volunteer. Second, HOA association management and boards can’t be shy about their accomplishments. They need to […]
Continue ReadingWith today’s era of computer technology and “Going Green” many boards question if the benefits of sending out a Welcome Packet outweigh the cost. There are several reasons that negate sending out welcome packets: Cost to the association for copies, envelopes, labels and postage Possibility of outdated information going out Too time consuming to do […]
Continue ReadingIn many areas across the United States, community associations are very prominent. However, they cannot be successful without the benefit of volunteers. The members of the board of directors are elected volunteers, committee members are appointed volunteers. It is the efforts of these upstanding citizens volunteering their time and talents that make a community the […]
Continue ReadingCommunity associations today are much more prevalent than in the past. You’ve seen them, you probably live in them or have lived in them, know someone who lives in them or will live in one in the future. So why do community associations survive? Why do they succeed? Why do they continue to be developed? […]
Continue ReadingHomeowner association (HOA) board members can make a difference in their neighborhoods by following these five community management tips: 1. Create a Vision – Board members can provide and seek input regarding what the ideal neighborhood should look like. As the brainstorming continues among board members and residents, a vision will begin to surface and a […]
Continue ReadingSafety is defined as the “condition of being safe from undergoing or causing hurt, injury, or loss” (1). Even in our world where everything is connected, safety is a still prime concern for almost everyone, whether you’re driving on the way to work, walking through a park, or browsing the internet. I’m here to remind […]
Continue ReadingThe fact that you and your fellow board members have served on multiple boards, does not mean that your panel will not have to be trained. Each board has a different chemistry between the members. Some Boards work well together from the beginning, have members with experience in the procedure, teamwork and decision making, but […]
Continue ReadingIf you own a home and are a member of a homeowner’s association, there are things you may have to do before you can sell your home or relocate. All too often, people rush into buying homes that have homeowner’s associations. Without being careful, you could be in for some unpleasant surprises when the time […]
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