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Bah Humbug! What to Do if an HOA Board Member is a ScroogeBah Humbug! What to Do if an HOA Board Member is a Scrooge
There seems to be one in every homeowners association. That one HOA board member that consistently disagrees, goes...
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How to Prepare for Your Annual HOA Board MeetingHow to Prepare for Your Annual HOA Board Meeting
Now is a good time to set a date for your annual HOA board meeting if you haven’t already done so. Annual meetings are...
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Things an HOA Board Should Consider When Planning Next Year's BudgetThings an HOA Board Should Consider When Planning Next Year's Budget
Preparing next year's budget for your homeowners is one of the most important undertakings for the HOA board. Fiduciary...
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Steps to Take When HOA Board Members Can’t Make DecisionsSteps to Take When HOA Board Members Can’t Make Decisions
Some HOA boards have the need to discuss things ad nauseum and yet never come to a decision. It can be extremely...
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The #1 Problem Homeowners Associations Have With Management CompaniesThe #1 Problem Homeowners Associations Have With Management Companies
Are you tired of the lack of customer service from the management company your association has had for a number of...
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Why HOA Boards Must Hold Regular Scheduled MeetingsWhy HOA Boards Must Hold Regular Scheduled Meetings
One of the first things you learn as you enter the world of homeowner’s association management is all items must be...
A Self-Serving Board Member Might Look Something Like ThisA Self-Serving Board Member Might Look Something Like This
You ran for the board on the platform of remodeling the clubhouse that has become outdated. What you haven’t shared...
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What Are the Qualities of an Invested HOA Manager?What Are the Qualities of an Invested HOA Manager?
You’re the President of the HOA board in your community and you’re wise enough to know that you’re in way over your...
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Best Practices to Protect Your HOA DataBest Practices to Protect Your HOA Data
Homeowner associations (HOAs), like most organizations, have adopted information technology for everything from...
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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...
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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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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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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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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...
6 Questions to Ask About How the HOA Board Manages Its Finances6 Questions to Ask About How the HOA Board Manages Its Finances
The Board of Directors (BOD) for your homeowners association has an immense financial obligation to the community. One...
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Reasons Your HOA Board Should Consider Hiring an HOA ManagerReasons Your HOA Board Should Consider Hiring an HOA Manager
An HOA functions like a mini-city, collecting funds, managing finances, maintaining facilities and adopting and...
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10 Questions Your HOA Board Should Ask Before the End of the Year10 Questions Your HOA Board Should Ask Before the End of the Year
It’s important for an HOA board to work on ending the year well. It doesn’t matter if your homeowners association...
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Tips for HOA Board Members to Set Boundaries with HomeownersTips for HOA Board Members to Set Boundaries with Homeowners
As a volunteer of the Board of Directors, you have the opportunity to help the homeowners in your community through...