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Do Your HOA Board Members Know Which Documents Are Open for Review?Do Your HOA Board Members Know Which Documents Are Open for Review?
As an HOA board member, you should know what homeowners association documents your members are entitled to review....
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How to Start a Neighborhood Watch in Your Homeowners AssociationHow to Start a Neighborhood Watch in Your Homeowners Association
Does your homeowners association have a neighborhood watch in effect? A common concern in any neighborhood is safety....
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Why Paying Your HOA Board Members is a BIG MistakeWhy Paying Your HOA Board Members is a BIG Mistake
Does your homeowners association pay or compensate the Board of Directors? I recently learned of an HOA that...
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Refresh Your Memory of the Rules in Your Homeowners AssociationRefresh Your Memory of the Rules in Your Homeowners Association
Are you abiding by the rules in your homeowners association? When you move into a homeowners association you become...
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Top 10 Homeowners Association Topics You’ve Been Reading in 2014Top 10 Homeowners Association Topics You’ve Been Reading in 2014
As we close out 2014 we start to see top 10 lists, year in review videos, and resolutions being considered. As an HOA...
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FAQ: Basic Facts You Should Know About a Homeowners AssociationFAQ: Basic Facts You Should Know About a Homeowners Association
There is some basic information about homeowners associations that anyone considering buying a home should know about....
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Tips to Help HOA Board Members Manage Homeowner ForumsTips to Help HOA Board Members Manage Homeowner Forums
All meetings of the HOA board, excluding executive sessions, are open meetings. A required part of every homeowners...
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The Value of Your Homeowners Association AttorneyThe Value of Your Homeowners Association Attorney
There are several individuals that bring value to your association. Your volunteer board, your manager, your...
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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...