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Pros & Cons of Living in a Homeowners AssociationPros & Cons of Living in a Homeowners Association
Purchasing a home is a big deal, so when you do, you want to make sure it’s somewhere you can actually live. Just like...
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How an HOA Board Can Make the Association a Better Place in 2015How an HOA Board Can Make the Association a Better Place in 2015
How often do you communicate with your residents? Does your homeowners association have a website or newsletter? Let’s...
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Part 2: How to Know if a Specific Homeowners Association is a Good FitPart 2: How to Know if a Specific Homeowners Association is a Good Fit
Moving into a homeowners association can present some surprises if you aren’t informed beforehand. It’s up to you to...
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Part 1: Questions to Ask Before Moving Into a Homeowners AssociationPart 1: Questions to Ask Before Moving Into a Homeowners Association
If you’re in the process of house hunting you may have come across your dream home in a homeowners association...
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Special Assessments in a Homeowners Association: A Necessary EvilSpecial Assessments in a Homeowners Association: A Necessary Evil
There is no way to sugar-coat a special assessment. Receiving a notice that you owe more money to your homeowners...
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How Would You Encourage Someone Complaining About HOA Rules?How Would You Encourage Someone Complaining About HOA Rules?
As a board member in your homeowners association, you probably hear your fair share of complaints against the rules in...
How the Budget Committee Works in a Homeowners AssociationHow the Budget Committee Works in a Homeowners Association
For homeowners associations with a January through December budget year, the time clock is ticking to develop a budget...
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How Would Your HOA Board Respond to this Maintenance Scenario?How Would Your HOA Board Respond to this Maintenance Scenario?
You live in a homeowners association and one of your favorite features in your home is the enclosed patio. It’s where...
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The Clock is Ticking! California Homeowners Association Budget HelpThe Clock is Ticking! California Homeowners Association Budget Help
If you are part of a California Homeowners Association, the time to send out your budget and disclosure package is 30...
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3 Crucial Responsibilities of a New HOA Board Member3 Crucial Responsibilities of a New HOA Board Member
You have tossed your hat into the ring to become an HOA board Member for your Association. After all the ballots are...
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Common Maintenance Issues in a Homeowners AssociationCommon Maintenance Issues in a Homeowners Association
One of the benefits of living in a homeowners association is having access to common areas and certain maintenance...
How to Avoid Maintenance Misunderstandings in Your Homeowners AssociationHow to Avoid Maintenance Misunderstandings in Your Homeowners Association
A hot topic among homeowners association members is knowing who is responsible for certain maintenance items in the...
Resident Tips for Mold Management in Your Homeowners AssociationResident Tips for Mold Management in Your Homeowners Association
It has been a problem that man has battled since the dawn of time—controlling mold. It lurks in the corners and can...
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The One Thing That Can Make a Good HOA Board, GreatThe One Thing That Can Make a Good HOA Board, Great
What makes an average HOA board better and a good HOA board great? It can be summarized in one word: education. An...
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What Does this Thing Called Fiduciary Duty Mean for HOA Board Members?What Does this Thing Called Fiduciary Duty Mean for HOA Board Members?
As a new or current HOA board member you may often hear terms that you’re unfamiliar with. It’s important to ask...
6 Questions HOA Board Members Ask About Operating & Reserve Budgets6 Questions HOA Board Members Ask About Operating & Reserve Budgets
An area where a lot of HOA board members get into trouble relate to properly understanding the operating fund and the...
Make a Good Impression: Signage in Your Homeowners AssociationMake a Good Impression: Signage in Your Homeowners Association
You’ve heard the phrase, “don’t judge a book by its cover.” But sometimes, it’s important to not underestimate the...
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7 Ways an HOA Board & a Management Company Can Work Together7 Ways an HOA Board & a Management Company Can Work Together
The HOA board is responsible for protecting, maintaining, and enhancing the Association, but this is difficult to do...