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A homeowners association’s primary purpose is to maintain the community. Staying on top of maintenance duties can be difficult, though, especially if you don’t know where to begin. This is why it’s always helpful to have an HOA community maintenance checklist. Even if you are an HOA Management company this list can be helpful to […]

Customer service. Answer your calls and emails within 24 hours of receipt. Even if you don’t have an answer, let your client/homeowner know that you are working on it. Know your community. Set your goals to be proactive, not reactive. Be respectful. Treat that nasty, arrogant man or woman with respect; they may be your next […]

With the chill of autumn setting in, now is the time for HOA communities to address one of the most common seasonal issues: making furnaces in common areas ready to provide heat in winter. The maintenance checks a furnace requires depend on its make and model. However, certain measures are common to all gas furnaces. […]

There 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 […]

In 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 […]

Many 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 […]

We 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, […]

A 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 […]

Understanding 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 […]