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The Legacy of Your HOA Board: Passing the TorchThe Legacy of Your HOA Board: Passing the Torch
When a new HOA board is transitioning into power, having solid foundations for the new members is important to the...
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Food Safety During a Power Outage in Your HOAFood Safety During a Power Outage in Your HOA
Power failures can be one of the most annoying and disabling occurrences in your HOA. Whether caused by summer storms,...
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How To Interpret Your HOA Reserve StudyHow To Interpret Your HOA Reserve Study
More often than not, sitting down to review your HOA Reserve Study can be about as easy-to-understand and enjoyable as...
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Have Association Buildings? Save Energy and Stay Cool at Your HOAHave Association Buildings? Save Energy and Stay Cool at Your HOA
Common area lighting, pools, club houses, and laundry facilities are just a few areas that a Homeowners Association can...
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Why Your HOA Board Should Use a Reserve SpecialistWhy Your HOA Board Should Use a Reserve Specialist
As an HOA board member you probably know what a reserve study is and the importance of doing one. If you don’t, take a...
Has Your Vehicle Been Towed Out of Your HOA Community?Has Your Vehicle Been Towed Out of Your HOA Community?
Unclear or unenforced parking rules can wreak complete havoc in your HOA community. Many reasons contribute to this:...
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Can't Afford a Full-Time HOA Manager? Consulting Services Can HelpCan't Afford a Full-Time HOA Manager? Consulting Services Can Help
Whether your homeowners’ association (HOA) is large with a correspondingly large budget, or small with limited...
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Misconceptions about HOA Property ValuesMisconceptions about HOA Property Values
Almost every homeowners association in the country feels the highs and lows of the housing market. Drawing on our years...
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What Can an HOA Board Do if Owners Refuse to Pay Special Assessments?What Can an HOA Board Do if Owners Refuse to Pay Special Assessments?
Homeowner associations are sometimes faced with special circumstances that arise even when they’ve done an excellent...
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What Makes a Good Property Manager?What Makes a Good Property Manager?
There are a lot of property managers out there. They have different backgrounds, styles and strengths. It is important...
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HOA Board Checklist for Hiring 3rd Party ContractorsHOA Board Checklist for Hiring 3rd Party Contractors
You wouldn’t dream of inviting an unverified contractor into your home to make repairs...let alone the homes under your...
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What to Do About HOA SecurityWhat to Do About HOA Security
Does providing security measures, such as cameras, security guards or security companies, make the association liable...
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Can an HOA Board Make Important Decisions without Homeowners?Can an HOA Board Make Important Decisions without Homeowners?
More precisely, does an HOA’s Board of Directors have authority to make important decisions for the community without...
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Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Your HOAPreventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Your HOA
Homeowner Associations with common area buildings and structures are required to stay up to code and should schedule...
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How to Find and Recruit Great HOA Board Members for Your CommunityHow to Find and Recruit Great HOA Board Members for Your Community
When your community is recruiting new HOA board members, there are certain qualities to look for in prospective members...
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Why You Need Professional HOA ManagementWhy You Need Professional HOA Management
There’s a lot more to managing a community association effectively than you may realize. It’s much more than property...
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Eliminate the Risks of Not Having Adequate HOA Reserve FundsEliminate the Risks of Not Having Adequate HOA Reserve Funds
The risks of not having enough HOA reserve funds for your community are as serious as the risks of not having enough...
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6 Red Flags for Difficult HOA Board Members6 Red Flags for Difficult HOA Board Members
A well-focused board of directors is efficient, productive, and in most cases, a pleasure to work with. The board of...