--- title: New Hignell HOA Blog | HOA Management (5) description: HOA Management | New Hignell HOA Blog (5) --- [Skip to content](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management/page/5#main-content) [OWNER PORTAL](https://www.hignellhoa.com/owner-portal)|[CALL (530) 419‑6032](tel:5304196032)[![GET A FREE HOA ANALYSIS](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/47820439/5c25c044-6299-494a-9ee9-03dd5dfc13a5.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/47820439/5c25c044-6299-494a-9ee9-03dd5dfc13a5)[![PURCHASE CONSULTING HOURS](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/47820439/3958a588-baae-4ff9-bd9d-021be597a7be.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/47820439/3958a588-baae-4ff9-bd9d-021be597a7be) Close ** Click to close # HOA Management Blog Search ** Category All HOA Management HOA Board Member of HOA Living in an HOA HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Responsibilities HOA Maintenance Resident Tips HOA Board Meetings Safety HOA Accounting HOA Fees Reserve Funds HOA Law HOA Documents and Contracts Hire an HOA Management Company HOA Consulting HOA Property Values News Insurance Coverage [![How an HOA Board Can Prepare to Work with a Manager for the First Time-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/thinkstockphotos-177594899-are_you_ready_written_on_post_it_note-resized-600-1.jpg?length=400&name=thinkstockphotos-177594899-are_you_ready_written_on_post_it_note-resized-600-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-an-hoa-board-can-prepare-to-work-with-a-manager-for-the-first-time) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board) ## [How an HOA Board Can Prepare to Work with a Manager for the First TimeHow an HOA Board Can Prepare to Work with a Manager for the First Time ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-an-hoa-board-can-prepare-to-work-with-a-manager-for-the-first-time) If your HOA board has hired a manager for the first time, there are a number of things it can anticipate the... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-an-hoa-board-can-prepare-to-work-with-a-manager-for-the-first-time) [![Ways to Help Make Your Homeowners Association Community Better-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/together%20everyone%20achieves%20more%20ThinkstockPhotos-524820939.jpg?length=400&name=together%20everyone%20achieves%20more%20ThinkstockPhotos-524820939.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/ways-to-help-make-your-homeowners-association-community-better) 1 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Ways to Help Make Your Homeowners Association Community BetterWays to Help Make Your Homeowners Association Community Better ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/ways-to-help-make-your-homeowners-association-community-better) Your homeowners association has a lot going on, and that includes a range of upcoming social events in some form, as... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/ways-to-help-make-your-homeowners-association-community-better) [![Actions to Take When Your HOA Board is Faced with a Lawsuit-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/467371895-resized-600-2.jpg?length=400&name=467371895-resized-600-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/actions-to-take-when-your-hoa-board-is-faced-with-a-lawsuit) 1 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ HOA Law HOA Law ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-law) ## [Actions to Take When Your HOA Board is Faced with a LawsuitActions to Take When Your HOA Board is Faced with a Lawsuit ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/actions-to-take-when-your-hoa-board-is-faced-with-a-lawsuit) Your HOA is being sued, what do you do? You know that being faced with a lawsuit is a serious matter and absolutely... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/actions-to-take-when-your-hoa-board-is-faced-with-a-lawsuit) [![How to Effectively Transition New Members to the HOA Board-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HOA%20Board%20Transition-1.png?length=400&name=HOA%20Board%20Transition-1.png) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-effectively-transition-new-members-to-the-hoa-board) 4 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board) ## [How to Effectively Transition New Members to the HOA BoardHow to Effectively Transition New Members to the HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-effectively-transition-new-members-to-the-hoa-board) When a new HOA board is transitioning into managing the association, having solid foundations for the new members is... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-effectively-transition-new-members-to-the-hoa-board) [![How an HOA Board Can Still Govern When the Board President Passes Away-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/conference%20room%20table%20with%20sunbeam%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-521012426-1.jpg?length=400&name=conference%20room%20table%20with%20sunbeam%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-521012426-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-an-hoa-board-can-still-govern-when-the-board-president-passes-away) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ Hire an HOA Management Company Hire an HOA Management Company ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hire-an-hoa-management-company) ## [How an HOA Board Can Still Govern When the Board President Passes AwayHow an HOA Board Can Still Govern When the Board President Passes Away ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-an-hoa-board-can-still-govern-when-the-board-president-passes-away) Finding members in your homeowners association who want to volunteer on the HOA board can be hard – finding a member to... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-an-hoa-board-can-still-govern-when-the-board-president-passes-away) [![Questions to Ask if You're Considering HOA Board Candidacy-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/speech%20bubble%20stick%20note%20with%20cut%20out%20phrase%20join%20us%20-%20shutterstock_356285228.jpg?length=400&name=speech%20bubble%20stick%20note%20with%20cut%20out%20phrase%20join%20us%20-%20shutterstock_356285228.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/considering-hoa-board-candidacy) 1 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Board Meetings HOA Board Meetings ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board-meetings) ## [Questions to Ask if You're Considering HOA Board CandidacyQuestions to Ask if You're Considering HOA Board Candidacy ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/considering-hoa-board-candidacy) Being a board member does necessitate a serious commitment of time and energy, but it will be a fulfilling experience.... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/considering-hoa-board-candidacy) [![5 Reasons Your Board Should Consider Hiring an HOA Manager-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HOA%20Board%20-100614713.jpg?length=400&name=HOA%20Board%20-100614713.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/reasons-your-board-should-consider-hiring-an-hoa-manager) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board) ## [5 Reasons Your Board Should Consider Hiring an HOA Manager5 Reasons Your Board Should Consider Hiring an HOA Manager ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/reasons-your-board-should-consider-hiring-an-hoa-manager) An HOA functions like a mini-city, collecting funds, managing finances, maintaining facilities and adopting and... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/reasons-your-board-should-consider-hiring-an-hoa-manager) [![How an HOA Board Can Find Funds When Faced With an Unexpected Project-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hoa_board_-_money_on_trees-resized-600-2.jpg?length=400&name=hoa_board_-_money_on_trees-resized-600-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-an-hoa-board-can-find-funds-when-faced-with-an-unexpected-project) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ HOA Accounting HOA Accounting ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-accounting) ## [How an HOA Board Can Find Funds When Faced With an Unexpected ProjectHow an HOA Board Can Find Funds When Faced With an Unexpected Project ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-an-hoa-board-can-find-funds-when-faced-with-an-unexpected-project) It’s inevitable – someday you’re going to be faced with a project in your homeowners association that has to get done... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-an-hoa-board-can-find-funds-when-faced-with-an-unexpected-project) [![Can the Reserves Be Adjusted for Items Costing More Than Planned For?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/budget%20adjustment%20concept%20ThinkstockPhotos-466183863-1.jpg?length=400&name=budget%20adjustment%20concept%20ThinkstockPhotos-466183863-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-the-reserves-be-adjusted-for-items-costing-more-than-planned-for) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ Reserve Funds Reserve Funds ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/reserve-funds), [ HOA Accounting HOA Accounting ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-accounting) ## [Can the Reserves Be Adjusted for Items Costing More Than Planned For?Can the Reserves Be Adjusted for Items Costing More Than Planned For? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-the-reserves-be-adjusted-for-items-costing-more-than-planned-for) Picture yourself in this scenario: The clubhouse needs a new water heater and it will cost $10,000. But all prior... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-the-reserves-be-adjusted-for-items-costing-more-than-planned-for) [![3 Options if You Need to Make a Big Repair NOW in Your Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/big%20repair%20cost%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-959666244-1.jpg?length=400&name=big%20repair%20cost%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-959666244-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-options-if-you-need-to-make-a-big-repair-now-in-your-association) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ Reserve Funds Reserve Funds ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/reserve-funds), [ HOA Accounting HOA Accounting ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-accounting) ## [3 Options if You Need to Make a Big Repair NOW in Your Association3 Options if You Need to Make a Big Repair NOW in Your Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-options-if-you-need-to-make-a-big-repair-now-in-your-association) As a general practice, what does an HOA board do if there’s a problem in the association that exists right now, but not... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-options-if-you-need-to-make-a-big-repair-now-in-your-association) [![What is a Reserve Study, Really?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/budget%20planning%20binder%20shutterstock_384050803-1.jpg?length=400&name=budget%20planning%20binder%20shutterstock_384050803-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-is-a-reserve-study-really) 1 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ Reserve Funds Reserve Funds ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/reserve-funds) ## [What is a Reserve Study, Really?What is a Reserve Study, Really? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-is-a-reserve-study-really) The slightly technical definition of a reserve study is: a budgeting tool based on the art and science of anticipating... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-is-a-reserve-study-really) [![Make a Good Impression: Signage in Your Homeowners Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/92033981-resized-600-1.jpg?length=400&name=92033981-resized-600-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/make-a-good-impression-signage-in-your-homeowners-association) 1 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Make a Good Impression: Signage in Your Homeowners AssociationMake a Good Impression: Signage in Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/make-a-good-impression-signage-in-your-homeowners-association) You’ve heard the phrase, “don’t judge a book by its cover.” But sometimes, it’s important to not underestimate the... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/make-a-good-impression-signage-in-your-homeowners-association) [![How to Offer a Positive Customer Service Experience in Your HOA-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/customer%20experience%20ThinkstockPhotos-824230826-1.jpg?length=400&name=customer%20experience%20ThinkstockPhotos-824230826-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-offer-a-positive-customer-service-experience-in-your-hoa) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Responsibilities HOA Responsibilities ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-responsibilities), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [How to Offer a Positive Customer Service Experience in Your HOAHow to Offer a Positive Customer Service Experience in Your HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-offer-a-positive-customer-service-experience-in-your-hoa) Community association board members and managers might not immediately think of customer service as one of their... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-offer-a-positive-customer-service-experience-in-your-hoa) [![Are Residents Happy in Your Homeowners Association?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/154966160-resized-600-2.jpg?length=400&name=154966160-resized-600-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/are-residents-happy-in-your-homeowners-association) 1 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations) ## [Are Residents Happy in Your Homeowners Association?Are Residents Happy in Your Homeowners Association? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/are-residents-happy-in-your-homeowners-association) If you live in a Common Interest Development, you may not realize that you are among the 73.9 million Americans who... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/are-residents-happy-in-your-homeowners-association) [![Tips if You're Planning HOA Board Elections at Your Annual Meeting-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/annual%20meeting%20sign%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-481383513-1.jpg?length=400&name=annual%20meeting%20sign%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-481383513-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-if-youre-planning-hoa-board-elections-at-your-annual-meeting) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ Elections Elections ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/elections) ## [Tips if You're Planning HOA Board Elections at Your Annual MeetingTips if You're Planning HOA Board Elections at Your Annual Meeting ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-if-youre-planning-hoa-board-elections-at-your-annual-meeting) Is your HOA board ready for the association’s annual meeting? Typically, most homeowner’s associations hold their... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-if-youre-planning-hoa-board-elections-at-your-annual-meeting) [![Why Your Homeowners Association Needs Election Rules-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/word%20elections%20on%20wooden%20letters%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-951937480-1.jpg?length=400&name=word%20elections%20on%20wooden%20letters%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-951937480-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/why-your-homeowners-association-needs-election-rules) 1 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ Elections Elections ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/elections) ## [Why Your Homeowners Association Needs Election RulesWhy Your Homeowners Association Needs Election Rules ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/why-your-homeowners-association-needs-election-rules) You’ve sent out the candidate solicitations, you’ve gone through finding members who are willing to serve on your... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/why-your-homeowners-association-needs-election-rules) [![Common Misconceptions About Property Values in a Homeowners Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-99211802-small_house_with_money-1.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-99211802-small_house_with_money-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/misconceptions-about-property-values-in-a-homeowners-association) 1 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Property Values HOA Property Values ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-property-values), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Common Misconceptions About Property Values in a Homeowners AssociationCommon Misconceptions About Property Values in a Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/misconceptions-about-property-values-in-a-homeowners-association) There are often common misconceptions among homeowners about what contributes to the rise and fall of property values... 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The association should... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/7-tips-for-dealing-with-graffiti-in-your-homeowners-association) ## Subscribe Newsletter ** Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of [website accessibility](https://userway.org)