HOA Management Blog
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What Should You Recycle in the Homeowners Association?What Should You Recycle in the Homeowners Association?
HOA board members and Association homeowners regularly recycle soda cans and water bottles, but did you know that many...
6 Tips for a Safe Bug Season in Your Homeowners Association6 Tips for a Safe Bug Season in Your Homeowners Association
Whether you’re attacked while working in the garden, enjoying a picnic in the park or lounging by the pool, bug bites...
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How an HOA Manager Would Respond to a Rule About Garbage CansHow an HOA Manager Would Respond to a Rule About Garbage Cans
Your homeowners association probably has its share of complaints or concerns from members. It may be parking, barking...
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9 Tasks of an HOA Board Treasurer9 Tasks of an HOA Board Treasurer
All members of the HOA board are responsible for the Association’s overall financial health; but the treasurer has...
What an HOA Board Should Know About Calling a Special MeetingWhat an HOA Board Should Know About Calling a Special Meeting
Have you, as a member of a Board of Directors for a homeowners association, ever had a special meeting called for your...
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Are There Exceptions to the Rules in a Homeowners Association?Are There Exceptions to the Rules in a Homeowners Association?
Associations have rules to preserve the appearance of the community, protect the value of the common property and...
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An HOA Board’s Fiduciary Duty: The Key to Avoid Conflicts of InterestAn HOA Board’s Fiduciary Duty: The Key to Avoid Conflicts of Interest
In homeowner’s associations, you and every board member are considered a fiduciary and are duty bound to act in the...
No More Assessment Increase! (Said No HOA Board Ever)No More Assessment Increase! (Said No HOA Board Ever)
The HOA board is thrilled to announce it is lowering assessments by implementing an exciting new program that will...
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Summertime Safety Tips for Pets in Your Homeowners AssociationSummertime Safety Tips for Pets in Your Homeowners Association
Does your homeowner’s association allow pets? Many associations do and it goes without saying how much owners love...
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Why a Strategic Plan is Crucial for Your Homeowners AssociationWhy a Strategic Plan is Crucial for Your Homeowners Association
Are you reviewing and updating your homeowner’s association’s strategic plan? A strategic plan outlines priorities and...
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Why It's Imporant an HOA Board Pays Attention to the Open Meeting ActWhy It's Imporant an HOA Board Pays Attention to the Open Meeting Act
A good number of Board members understand that being a leader within their homeowners association can be a very...
3 Basic Association Accounting Concepts HOA Board Members Should Know3 Basic Association Accounting Concepts HOA Board Members Should Know
Making and sticking to a budget is not a hard concept for someone to understand. You bring in X amount of dollars each...
Tips for Addressing Open Comments at HOA Board MeetingsTips for Addressing Open Comments at HOA Board Meetings
It’s required by law that time be set aside at each HOA board meeting for members to address the Board. This time for...
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The Importance of Committees in a Homeowners AssociationThe Importance of Committees in a Homeowners Association
Helen Keller said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” In order to effectively run a homeowners...
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The Major Benefit That Lead One HOA Board to Choose Hignell [News]The Major Benefit That Lead One HOA Board to Choose Hignell [News]
Why would a homeowners association hire a management company? It’s a question that each individual association answers...
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4 Types of Meetings in a Homeowners Association: Defined4 Types of Meetings in a Homeowners Association: Defined
What’s the difference between a homeowners association board meeting and an annual meeting, or an executive session and...
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What to Know About Using Private Drones in Your Homeowners AssociationWhat to Know About Using Private Drones in Your Homeowners Association
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a drone! Camera-mounted private drones are becoming increasingly popular. However, the...
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Tips from an HOA Board: Protect Your Home Against Drainage FailureTips from an HOA Board: Protect Your Home Against Drainage Failure
The kids are back in school, the air is cooler, the leaves are falling – fall must be here. But, before you can enjoy...