HOA News, Advice, and Tips
Volunteering for a community association, whether it be on the Board or just occasionally, can be a very pleasant but time-consuming experience. When we think of volunteering in the traditional sense, sitting on a landscaping committee is not usually the first thing to come to mind. (Think soup kitchens or Boy Scout troop leader) Yet, […]
Continue ReadingThe fall season is in full swing and while we are all surely enjoying the cooler temperatures, leaves changing color and pumpkin spice lattes, in the back of our minds we know the infamous Chicagoland winter is approaching. Community associations should waste no time in beginning preparations for the winter season. For your property to […]
Continue ReadingWhat colors make you happy? Which ones help you relax after a busy day? The colors you choose to decorate with really do influence your emotions. To stimulate conversation when guests visit, for example, choose active colors such as red, yellow and orange, which inspire camaraderie and an upbeat attitude. Colors play off your mood […]
Continue ReadingAs we look ahead to November this election season, HOA Management (.com) has decided to shed some light on a hot topic in the HOA community. Now is the time when political signs start popping up in the yards and windows of many homeowners. If you own a home in a community association institute such as an […]
Continue ReadingThe following is an excerpt from the article “The Ethical Path” by Michael Ramsey, published in the September/October Edition of Common Ground Magazine… “Avoid even the appearance of impropriety,” is a phrase many lawyers like to use when advising their clients on ethical grounds. Amongcommunity association institutes and boards, many scenarios arise that can challenge a […]
Continue ReadingThe still struggling condominium market may get a boost due to actions taken by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). FHA issued new mortgage guidance for FHA insured condominium loans that could significantly affect condo financing and boost the housing recovery. Since the housing crisis began, FHA’s share of condominium mortgages has expanded from less than […]
Continue ReadingIn many areas across the United States, community associations are 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 best […]
Continue ReadingTake your neighborhood back – join a Neighborhood Watch Program through your local Police Department or Crime Prevention Group. We imagine you are saying, “Oh another project to devote time to that I don’t have”….but it really doesn’t take much time. It does take getting to know your neighbors, being an extra set of ears […]
Continue Readingfiduciary (n) – a person to whom power or property is entrusted for the benefit of another When you join the Board of Directors of your HOA, you’re doing more than just volunteering your time and talents, you’re making a legal agreement to act as a fiduciary on behalf of your fellow owners. This carries legal consequences […]
Continue ReadingSadly, the summer days are growing shorter and the autumn breeze has begun to set in. Fall will soon be upon us, and with the change of seasons comes an opportune moment to reorganize your life. Your bedroom closet can often be a source of stress and chaos, full of clothes that you’ve outgrown, either […]
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