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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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...
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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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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...
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...
Food Safety During a Power Outage in Your HOAFood Safety During a Power Outage in Your HOA
Power failures can be one of the most annoying and disabling occurrences in your HOA. Whether caused by summer storms,...
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Tips to Save Energy and Stay Cool in HOA Common Area BuildingsTips to Save Energy and Stay Cool in HOA Common Area Buildings
Common area lighting, pools, club houses, and laundry facilities are just a few areas that a homeowners association can...
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What Makes a Good Property Manager?What Makes a Good Property Manager?
There are a lot of property managers out there. They have different backgrounds, styles and strengths. It is important...
Why Your Homeowners Association Needs Professional ManagementWhy Your Homeowners Association Needs Professional Management
There’s a lot more to managing a community association effectively than you may realize. It’s much more than property...
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Why Keeping HOA Fees Low is a Terrible IdeaWhy Keeping HOA Fees Low is a Terrible Idea
Working for one of the largest HOA management companies in Northern California I get a lot of phone calls from...
7 Risks of Being a Self-Managed Homeowners Association7 Risks of Being a Self-Managed Homeowners Association
Many HOA boards think they have it all together and can easily manage the homeowners association on their own. But can...
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3 Common Questions About an HOA Board of Directors3 Common Questions About an HOA Board of Directors
The Board of Directions of an Association is responsible for protecting, maintaining and enhancing the community....
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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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...
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...
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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...