--- title: New Hignell HOA Blog | HOA Manager (5) description: New Hignell HOA Blog (5) --- [Skip to content](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/author/hoa-manager/page/5#main-content) [OWNER PORTAL](https://www.hignellhoa.com/owner-portal)|[CALL (530) 419‑6032](tel:5304196032)[![GET A FREE HOA ANALYSIS](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/47820439/5c25c044-6299-494a-9ee9-03dd5dfc13a5.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/47820439/5c25c044-6299-494a-9ee9-03dd5dfc13a5)[![PURCHASE CONSULTING HOURS](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/47820439/3958a588-baae-4ff9-bd9d-021be597a7be.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/47820439/3958a588-baae-4ff9-bd9d-021be597a7be) Close ** Click to close # HOA Management Blog Search ** Category All HOA Management HOA Board Member of HOA Living in an HOA HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Responsibilities HOA Maintenance Resident Tips HOA Board Meetings Safety HOA Accounting HOA Fees Reserve Funds HOA Law HOA Documents and Contracts Hire an HOA Management Company HOA Consulting HOA Property Values News Insurance Coverage ## Posts by HOA Manager: [![How an HOA Board Can Tackle Hosting a Super Bowl Party for Residents-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/super_bowl_party-ThinkstockPhotos-474503157-1.jpg?length=400&name=super_bowl_party-ThinkstockPhotos-474503157-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-an-hoa-board-can-tackle-hosting-a-super-bowl-party-for-residents) 2 Min Read [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations) ## [How an HOA Board Can Tackle Hosting a Super Bowl Party for ResidentsHow an HOA Board Can Tackle Hosting a Super Bowl Party for Residents ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-an-hoa-board-can-tackle-hosting-a-super-bowl-party-for-residents) Building community among residents in your homeowners association can be a challenge, especially in the world's current... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-an-hoa-board-can-tackle-hosting-a-super-bowl-party-for-residents) [![5 Ways an HOA Board Can Encourage Member Involvement in the New Year-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/185919006-resized-600-1.jpg?length=400&name=185919006-resized-600-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/5-ways-an-hoa-board-can-encourage-member-involvement-in-the-new-year) 2 Min Read [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [5 Ways an HOA Board Can Encourage Member Involvement in the New Year5 Ways an HOA Board Can Encourage Member Involvement in the New Year ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/5-ways-an-hoa-board-can-encourage-member-involvement-in-the-new-year) Since a new year is about to begin, this may be a good time for the HOA board to communicate with the Association... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/5-ways-an-hoa-board-can-encourage-member-involvement-in-the-new-year) [![Bah Humbug! What to Do if an HOA Board Member is a Scrooge-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/angry_boy_venting_steam_from_his_ears_ThinkstockPhotos-482079984-1.jpg?length=400&name=angry_boy_venting_steam_from_his_ears_ThinkstockPhotos-482079984-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/bah-humbug-what-to-do-if-an-hoa-board-member-is-a-scrooge) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ HOA Board Meetings HOA Board Meetings ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board-meetings) ## [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 ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/bah-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... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/bah-humbug-what-to-do-if-an-hoa-board-member-is-a-scrooge) [![4 Tips for Celebrating the Holidays in Your Homeowners Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/146910728-resized-600-2.jpg?length=400&name=146910728-resized-600-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/4-tips-for-celebrating-the-holidays-in-your-homeowners-association) 2 Min Read [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations) ## [4 Tips for Celebrating the Holidays in Your Homeowners Association4 Tips for Celebrating the Holidays in Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/4-tips-for-celebrating-the-holidays-in-your-homeowners-association) During the holiday season many homeowners association members plan festivities with friends and loved ones. With all... 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From a winter storm to a heat wave, natural disaster to a building collapse, it's important to... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/simple-steps-to-prepare-for-emergencies-in-your-homeowners-association) [![Tips from an HOA Board for a Safe Halloween in Your Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/little_girl_dressed_for_Halloween-ThinkstockPhotos-595730636-1.jpg?length=400&name=little_girl_dressed_for_Halloween-ThinkstockPhotos-595730636-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-for-a-safe-halloween-in-your-association) 2 Min Read [ Safety Safety ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/safety), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Tips from an HOA Board for a Safe Halloween in Your AssociationTips from an HOA Board for a Safe Halloween in Your Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-for-a-safe-halloween-in-your-association) Halloween is a kid’s delight. It’s a blast to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties and most of... 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[ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/5-guidelines-for-dealing-with-contractors-for-your-hoa-projects) [![How Would Your HOA Board Respond to this Maintenance Scenario?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/178450626-resized-600-2.jpg?length=400&name=178450626-resized-600-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-would-your-hoa-board-respond-to-this-maintenance-scenario) 2 Min Read [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ HOA Maintenance HOA Maintenance ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-maintenance), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [How Would Your HOA Board Respond to this Maintenance Scenario?How Would Your HOA Board Respond to this Maintenance Scenario? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-would-your-hoa-board-respond-to-this-maintenance-scenario) You live in a homeowners association and one of the favorite features in your home is the enclosed patio. It’s where... 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Even though people who rent in the... 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