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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 […]
To 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 […]
A stagnant board of directors slows down the business initiatives of an Association and may cause the Community to lag behind comparable neighborhoods. Overcoming stagnation at an HOA requires establishing more open lines of communication with board members and seeking to identify key problems. Solving those same problems may also
An association management company can help a homeowner association (HOA) plan, schedule and conduct productive community meetings. By following a few simple suggestions, meetings can come off without a hitch. Scheduling requires more than setting a meeting date. Board directors should schedule backwards from the meeting date to establish the tasks that need to be […]
Imagine this scenario: a person volunteers their time, and spends countless hours working for the betterment of their community. Many of these hours are late at night or on weekends. They and their fellow Board members exchange countless emails at all hours of the day. The emails are often sent from their work or personal […]
Using e-mail in HOA management can be an efficient way to communicate. However, it can cause issues if not carefully managed. I always recommend HOA Boards develop a clear e-mail policy for association business. And, the first step in developing that policy is to fully understand your state’s regulations for using e-mail communications in a […]
Reserve studies are crucial for homeowners associations because they will help maintain financial stability while also planning for potential future expenditures. It takes a qualified professional to ensure the accuracy and precision of such a task…a Reserve Specialist! An association is responsible for the long-term replacement or major repair of common area assets over their […]
What happens when your neighbor blasts his music too loud? Complains about your trees covering his yard? Fills his garage with fireworks for Fourth of July – and shoots them off every night for a month beforehand until midnight? Gets angry with you and dumps garbage on your lawn? What should the Association’s Board or […]
Zogby Ibope International conducted a nationally representative survey of community association residents in February 2012. The survey affirmed what Zogby learned from similar national surveys in 2005, 2007 and 2009: Residents are satisfied with their community associations. Association board members strive to serve the best interests of the community. Community managers provide value and support […]
Homeowner associations (HOAs) provide a wide range of community services that are managed by a Board of Directors. The Board is made up of volunteer homeowners who are elected by the HOA. Serving on the Board requires a huge personal commitment. Because of the dedication, time and energy needed, it’s important more homeowners share in […]