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,...
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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...
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What Not to Do When You Receive Communications from Your HOA BoardWhat Not to Do When You Receive Communications from Your HOA Board
In our busy world of the internet, mobile phones, television, email, social media, and daily conversation, we’re on...
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Advice for Parents of Latchkey Kids in the Homeowners AssociationAdvice for Parents of Latchkey Kids in the Homeowners Association
Homeowners associations are communities that put a high importance on safety, such as having a neighborhood watch in...
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Top 10 Homeowners Association Topics You’ve Been Reading in 2014Top 10 Homeowners Association Topics You’ve Been Reading in 2014
As we close out 2014 we start to see top 10 lists, year in review videos, and resolutions being considered. As an HOA...
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Cloudy with a Chance of Technology in Your Homeowners AssociationCloudy with a Chance of Technology in Your Homeowners Association
We all know about the clouds that shade the sun and carry rain. Now it’s time to get to know the other cloud, the one...
Resident Tips for Mold Management in Your Homeowners AssociationResident Tips for Mold Management in Your Homeowners Association
It has been a problem that man has battled since the dawn of time—controlling mold. It lurks in the corners and can...
Resident Tips from an HOA Board: Don’t Throw Away Your IdentityResident Tips from an HOA Board: Don’t Throw Away Your Identity
When you’re taking out the trash in your homeowners association, remembering what you actually threw away is probably...
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6 Big Tips for Small Fixes Residents Can Do in the Homeowners Association6 Big Tips for Small Fixes Residents Can Do in the Homeowners Association
It’s the duty of an HOA Board to maintain common areas and some aspects of the individual homes in the Association;...
Offer a Helping Hand in Your Homeowners Association to Clean Up Empty PropertiesOffer a Helping Hand in Your Homeowners Association to Clean Up Empty Properties
The economy is getting brighter, but we aren’t out of the dark hole yet. While we may be seeing some light at the end...
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What Your Homeowners Association Needs to Know About the California Drought RegulationWhat Your Homeowners Association Needs to Know About the California Drought Regulation
As you may or may not know the State of California has recently adopted an emergency regulation that took effect on...
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Basics of Urban Gardening in Your Homeowners AssociationBasics of Urban Gardening in Your Homeowners Association
For those who have green thumbs, but are living in tiny quarters, an impressive garden may seem unattainable. However,...
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...