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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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What is a Reserve Study, Really?What is a Reserve Study, Really?
The slightly technical definition of a reserve study is: a budgeting tool based on the art and science of anticipating...
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How to Offer a Positive Customer Service Experience in Your HOAHow to Offer a Positive Customer Service Experience in Your HOA
Community association board members and managers might not immediately think of customer service as one of their...
5 Possible Solutions to Short Term Rental Problems in an HOA5 Possible Solutions to Short Term Rental Problems in an HOA
Short term rentals have become a hot-button issue in HOA communities. More and more homeowners are choosing to rent...
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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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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...
4 Tips to Find and Keep Good Vendors for Your Homeowners Association4 Tips to Find and Keep Good Vendors for Your Homeowners Association
A new member has been elected to your HOA board. Suddenly, you learn that they seem to have a general mistrust of any...
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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...
Pros and Cons of Your HOA Being on Social MediaPros and Cons of Your HOA Being on Social Media
Social media, for good or bad, is here to stay and has changed the way we communicate. By recognizing the pros, cons,...
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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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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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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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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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5 Ways Your HOA Board May Unknowingly Put the Community at Risk 5 Ways Your HOA Board May Unknowingly Put the Community at Risk
As a homeowners association board member, your responsibilities to the community you oversee are many. Homeowners look...
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HOA Fees: A Clear Collection Policy is Essential for Your HOA BoardHOA Fees: A Clear Collection Policy is Essential for Your HOA Board
Every HOA's number one priority is the legal fiduciary responsibility to enhance and maintain their property. The only...
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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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Why Keeping HOA Fees Low is a Terrible IdeaWhy Keeping HOA Fees Low is a Terrible Idea
Working for one of the largest HOA management companies in Northern California I get a lot of phone calls from...
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How an HOA Manager Helps the Board Prepare for Emergency SituationsHow an HOA Manager Helps the Board Prepare for Emergency Situations
When people think of an emergency, the first image that usually comes to mind is a natural disaster. But an emergency...