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3 Crucial Responsibilities of a New HOA Board Member3 Crucial Responsibilities of a New HOA Board Member
You've tossed your hat into the ring to become an HOA board member for your association. The ballots have been counted...
How to Effectively Evaluate an HOA ManagerHow to Effectively Evaluate an HOA Manager
People and organizations are often afraid of evaluation because they’re afraid of failure. If we don’t fail we can’t...
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How HOA Board Members Can Tune in to Meetings OnlineHow HOA Board Members Can Tune in to Meetings Online
Whether you’re out of town or out of commission, you can still attend the homeowners association board meetings by...
3 Steps an HOA Board Can Take to Resolve Disputes in the Association3 Steps an HOA Board Can Take to Resolve Disputes in the Association
A homeowners association and its members disagree from time to time. When there's a dispute, the HOA board must provide...
Ways to Thank a Volunteer in Your Homeowners AssociationWays to Thank a Volunteer in Your Homeowners Association
Doing good may be its own reward, but most homeowners association volunteers would probably agree that it’s also nice...
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What an HOA Board Should Do Now at the Start of the New Fiscal YearWhat an HOA Board Should Do Now at the Start of the New Fiscal Year
If your homeowners association operates on the fiscal year, then Happy New Fiscal Year! Have your fellow HOA board...
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Why Residents Should Be Committee Members in a Homeowners AssociationWhy Residents Should Be Committee Members in a Homeowners Association
As a homeowners association member, it’s important to understand that committees are an integral part of the...
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What is a Reserve Study and Why Should an HOA Board Care?What is a Reserve Study and Why Should an HOA Board Care?
As a homeowner or renter in a homeowners association, you know the importance of setting aside a little bit of money...
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Tips to Keep Assessments from Increasing in the Homeowners AssociationTips to Keep Assessments from Increasing in the Homeowners Association
Keeping assessments from constantly increasing in a homeowners association is one of the most important things an HOA...
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5 Advantages of Using Professional HOA Landscape Maintenance Services5 Advantages of Using Professional HOA Landscape Maintenance Services
Maintaining the common area in a homeowner's association is one of the HOA board's most important responsibilities....
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What an HOA Board Should Consider Before Signing a Management ContractWhat an HOA Board Should Consider Before Signing a Management Contract
If your HOA board has decided to hire a management company to help with the day-to-day running of the homeowners...
Should Your HOA Board File an Annual Report with the State?Should Your HOA Board File an Annual Report with the State?
Most HOA boards know that there are annual disclosures that have to be completed and sent out to the membership each...
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5 Actions an HOA Board Should Take to Clarify Maintenance & Insurance5 Actions an HOA Board Should Take to Clarify Maintenance & Insurance
One common subject that often causes confusion in a homeowners association is grasping the difference between the...
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Pros and Cons of Your Homeowners Association Being on Social MediaPros and Cons of Your Homeowners Association 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,...
HOA Board Voting 101: How to Start a MotionHOA Board Voting 101: How to Start a Motion
Sometimes what seems like a simple item on the agenda that will receive an overwhelming vote can end up taking the...
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Homeowners Association ManagementHomeowners Association Management
At The Hignell Companies we have been providing professional management services for California Homeowner Association...
The 3 P's of Property Maintenance to Remember in Your Homeowners AssociationThe 3 P's of Property Maintenance to Remember in Your Homeowners Association
As a member of a homeowners association there are certain things you can and cannot do to your property, as well as...
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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...