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Simple Steps to Prepare for Emergencies in Your Homeowners Association

September 12, 2017 / by HOA Manager

September is National Preparedness Month. Take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in your homeowners association. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign, think first about the basics of survival—fresh water, food, clean air and heat.

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How Healthy is Your Homeowners Association?

February 20, 2017 / by HOA Manager

From time to time it’s a good idea for the HOA board to evaluate the homeowners association by giving it a check-up so to speak. Consider using the performance measures below to be filled out among board members. Take it a step further and send it out to the membership, requesting their anonymous participation. It may give your Board some great insight!

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Can HOA Fees Be Claimed on Your Taxes?

February 6, 2017 / by HOA Manager

Tax season is here and we all want to deduct every last penny we can find. If you’re a member of a homeowners association, have you ever considered whether or not the HOA fees you pay are tax deductible? Every HOA is different, so you’ll want to find out what applies to your specific Association.

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5 Ways an HOA Board Can Encourage Member Involvement in the New Year

December 22, 2016 / by HOA Manager

Since a new year is about to begin, this may be a good time for the HOA board to communicate with the Association members about several ways they can help make the community an even better place to live in the next year and beyond. See the list below for ideas to get you started.

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Ways to Help Make Your Homeowners Association Community Better

December 14, 2016 / by HOA Manager

Your homeowners association has a lot going on, and that includes a range of upcoming social events as well several important ongoing projects.

 

The HOA board may also find that the website needs updating, there’s always room for another article in the Association newsletter, and several committees—budget, landscaping, road maintenance and election oversight—are looking for volunteers…the list goes on and on!

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What an HOA Board Should Do About Bullying in a Homeowners Association

October 12, 2016 / by HOA Manager

There’s a lot of talk, along with articles and commentary these days about online bullying. This can take place on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms. It can take the form of inappropriate pictures that someone secretly takes of others and then posts on the internet or just in the mean and inappropriate communications that seem to be an all too often occurrence. But this is not the only place that bullying is taking place. Bullying can and is happening in the realm of homeowner associations as well. In fact, it seems to have escalated greatly in recent years. In what forms can we see it manifested? 

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Tips to Help Homeowners Association Residents Prevent Kitchen Fires

September 13, 2016 / by HOA Manager

Fire can be a fear of residents within a homeowners association. They can break out in all sorts of situations, so it’s always good to remind owners in your community about fire safety. 

Did you know that nearly two-thirds of all kitchen fires start on the range or cook top? To prevent fires in your kitchen, here are some helpful tips to pass along to members in your Association:

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Tips from an HOA Board: Help Residents Breathe Easy in Their Homes

September 2, 2016 / by HOA Manager

Believe it or not, the air inside the homes in your homeowners association may be less healthy than the air outdoors. Modern and well-insulated homes can actually trap pollutants, thus raising their potential for harm. Several common houseplants, however, can help your community breathe easier by increasing oxygen levels and removing toxins from the air -- who knew?! 

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How to Efficiently Donate Used Items from Your Homeowners Association

August 12, 2016 / by HOA Manager

It’s time for some seasonal cleaning in your homeowners association. Out with the old and in with the new – but what do you do with the “old” when it’s not quite ready for the landfill? Donating used items is a great option as long as you do a little homework to find out which local organizations and donation centers are most appropriate for the items you’d like to give away. Use the following tips as a guideline for determining what goes where and how to get it there.

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Tips from an HOA Board: Household Products That Protect Your Home

August 5, 2016 / by HOA Manager

Homeowners association residents want to take pride in their investments which can include keeping their home clean and tidy. Here are some tips for common household products that are natural and low in cost and can serve multiple uses for you.

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