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What Does Safety in a Homeowners Association Look Like?What Does Safety in a Homeowners Association Look Like?
When you think of staying safe in your neighborhood, what comes to mind? You probably lock your doors at night, keep a...
Is the Homeowners Association Responsible for Members' Security?Is the Homeowners Association Responsible for Members' Security?
Does providing security measures, such as cameras, security guards or security companies, make the association liable...
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Tips for Creating an Appealing Homeowners Association NewsletterTips for Creating an Appealing Homeowners Association Newsletter
Making positive touch points in your homeowners association is an important job of HOA board members. It helps foster...
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How an HOA Board Should Use the Reserve Fund vs. Operating FundHow an HOA Board Should Use the Reserve Fund vs. Operating Fund
Funding community operations is one of the most important, if not the most important, functions of an HOA board....
Tips to Discourage Burglars in Your Homeowners AssociationTips to Discourage Burglars in Your Homeowners Association
Do the residents in your homeowners association take actions to discourage burglars? Sometimes the slightest door...
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How an HOA Board Maintains and Enhances the AssociationHow an HOA Board Maintains and Enhances the Association
An HOA board has three significant roles: to protect, maintain and enhance the Association. Everything the board is...
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The Best Homeowners Association Budget Advice You’ve Ever HeardThe Best Homeowners Association Budget Advice You’ve Ever Heard
You don’t want to be bored with numbers, spreadsheets, dollars and cents. You already know that’s what a budget is made...
Best Practices: Discouraging Wild Animals in a Homeowners AssociationBest Practices: Discouraging Wild Animals in a Homeowners Association
Deer browsing in the back yard is charming. Birds are beautiful, graceful and melodic. Seeing coyote in the distance...
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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. Equally important is...
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Questions to Ask Before Moving Into a Homeowners AssociationQuestions 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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What NOT to Do When Collecting HOA FeesWhat NOT to Do When Collecting HOA Fees
If just a few homeowners aren’t paying their HOA fees it can be felt very quickly in an association’s budget. It can...
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Frequently Asked Questions About HOA Board Executive SessionsFrequently Asked Questions About HOA Board Executive Sessions
The purpose and protocol for executive sessions in a homeowners association are often misunderstood by both homeowners...
Why Your HOA Board Should Start Preparing the Next Annual Budget NowWhy Your HOA Board Should Start Preparing the Next Annual Budget Now
When it comes to the annual budget for your homeowners association, it can feel cumbersome to understand and plan. It...
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What an HOA Board Should Consider Before Signing a ContractWhat an HOA Board Should Consider Before Signing a Contract
We’ve all heard the term “read the small print before signing on the dotted line” but how often do we really do this?...
5 Ways Residents Can Increase Their Home’s Value in the Association5 Ways Residents Can Increase Their Home’s Value in the Association
A house is one of the biggest purchases a person will ever make, and most want to keep their homes looking beautiful...
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Real Member Questions About How an HOA Board Uses the Reserve FundReal Member Questions About How an HOA Board Uses the Reserve Fund
Each and every homeowner’s association should have a reserve fund as part of its budget to plan and prepare for future...
How to Be the World’s Worst HOA Board MemberHow to Be the World’s Worst HOA Board Member
You don’t want to be that guy (or gal) do you? You know the one – unreliable, uninformed, and unmotivated. It seems...
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Winterizing Checklist for Your Homeowners Association MembersWinterizing Checklist for Your Homeowners Association Members
It’s that time of year—you’ve exchanged your swimsuit from long days at the community Association pool for sweaters and...