--- title: New Hignell HOA Blog | HOA Management (6) description: HOA Management | New Hignell HOA Blog (6) --- [Skip to content](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management/page/6#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 [![3 Important Qualities of an HOA Management Company-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/leadership_concept-ThinkstockPhotos-462218897-1.jpg?length=400&name=leadership_concept-ThinkstockPhotos-462218897-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-important-qualities-of-an-hoa-management-company) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ Hire an HOA Management Company Hire an HOA Management Company ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hire-an-hoa-management-company) ## [3 Important Qualities of an HOA Management Company3 Important Qualities of an HOA Management Company ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-important-qualities-of-an-hoa-management-company) When an HOA board is hiring or evaluating an HOA management company it’s important to look at the big picture. The... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-important-qualities-of-an-hoa-management-company) [![7 Ways an HOA Board & Management Company Can Work Together-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/126441832-resized-600-2.jpg?length=400&name=126441832-resized-600-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/ways-an-hoa-board-management-company-can-work-together) 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) ## [7 Ways an HOA Board & Management Company Can Work Together7 Ways an HOA Board & Management Company Can Work Together ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/ways-an-hoa-board-management-company-can-work-together) The HOA board is responsible for protecting, maintaining, and enhancing the Association, but this is difficult to do... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/ways-an-hoa-board-management-company-can-work-together) [![HOA Board Governance in a Nutshell-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/circle_of_people_around_gavel-ThinkstockPhotos-585810044-1.jpg?length=400&name=circle_of_people_around_gavel-ThinkstockPhotos-585810044-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hoa-board-governance-in-a-nutshell) 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), [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa) ## [HOA Board Governance in a NutshellHOA Board Governance in a Nutshell ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hoa-board-governance-in-a-nutshell) Community associations have a lot in common with municipal governments. As members of a governing body -- and typically... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hoa-board-governance-in-a-nutshell) [![FAQ: Basic Facts You Should Know About a Homeowners Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/480686861-resized-600-1.jpg?length=400&name=480686861-resized-600-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/faq-basic-facts-you-should-know-about-a-homeowners-association) 2 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) ## [FAQ: Basic Facts You Should Know About a Homeowners AssociationFAQ: Basic Facts You Should Know About a Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/faq-basic-facts-you-should-know-about-a-homeowners-association) There is some basic information about homeowners associations that anyone considering buying a home should know about.... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/faq-basic-facts-you-should-know-about-a-homeowners-association) [![What Items Are Homeowners Associations Supposed to Maintain?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/maintenance%20tools%20in%20the%20shape%20of%20a%20house%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-586932394-1.jpg?length=400&name=maintenance%20tools%20in%20the%20shape%20of%20a%20house%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-586932394-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-items-are-homeowners-associations-supposed-to-maintain) 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), [ HOA Maintenance HOA Maintenance ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-maintenance) ## [What Items Are Homeowners Associations Supposed to Maintain?What Items Are Homeowners Associations Supposed to Maintain? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-items-are-homeowners-associations-supposed-to-maintain) A common question homeowners in an HOA ask is, "What Does the HOA maintain in our Community?” Usually, this comes with... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-items-are-homeowners-associations-supposed-to-maintain) [![Do You Know the Limits of Your Homeowners Association’s Insurance?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hands_holding_paper_umbrella_over_paper_house-ThinkstockPhotos-467236683-1.jpg?length=400&name=hands_holding_paper_umbrella_over_paper_house-ThinkstockPhotos-467236683-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/do-you-know-the-limits-of-your-homeowners-associations-insurance) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ Insurance Coverage Insurance Coverage ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/insurance-coverage), [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa) ## [Do You Know the Limits of Your Homeowners Association’s Insurance?Do You Know the Limits of Your Homeowners Association’s Insurance? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/do-you-know-the-limits-of-your-homeowners-associations-insurance) If you’re a member of an HOA board, you probably know that having insurance for your homeowners association is a... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/do-you-know-the-limits-of-your-homeowners-associations-insurance) [![The Importance of Setting Up a Homeowners Association Maintenance Plan-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/maintenance%20plan%20shutterstock_261261152.jpg?length=400&name=maintenance%20plan%20shutterstock_261261152.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-importance-of-setting-up-a-homeowners-association-maintenance-plan) 1 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Maintenance HOA Maintenance ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-maintenance) ## [The Importance of Setting Up a Homeowners Association Maintenance PlanThe Importance of Setting Up a Homeowners Association Maintenance Plan ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-importance-of-setting-up-a-homeowners-association-maintenance-plan) Have you ever driven through a neighborhood and notice how run down it looks with unkempt yards, peeling paint on... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/the-importance-of-setting-up-a-homeowners-association-maintenance-plan) [![How to Eliminate the Risks of Inadequate HOA Reserve Funds-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HOA%20Reserve%20Funds-505029896-1.jpg?length=400&name=HOA%20Reserve%20Funds-505029896-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-eliminate-the-risks-of-inadequate-hoa-reserve-funds) 3 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) ## [How to Eliminate the Risks of Inadequate HOA Reserve FundsHow to Eliminate the Risks of Inadequate HOA Reserve Funds ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-eliminate-the-risks-of-inadequate-hoa-reserve-funds) The risks of not having enough HOA reserve funds for your community are as serious as the risks of not having enough... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-eliminate-the-risks-of-inadequate-hoa-reserve-funds) [![Are You Properly Maintaining Your Homeowners Association?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/maintenance%20binder%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-500094639-1.jpg?length=400&name=maintenance%20binder%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-500094639-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/are-you-properly-maintaining-your-homeowners-association) 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), [ HOA Maintenance HOA Maintenance ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-maintenance) ## [Are You Properly Maintaining Your Homeowners Association?Are You Properly Maintaining Your Homeowners Association? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/are-you-properly-maintaining-your-homeowners-association) How is your homeowners association holding up? Do you have buildings in need of repair? Has the HOA board set aside... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/are-you-properly-maintaining-your-homeowners-association) [![A Self-Serving Board Member Might Look Something Like This-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/wedding%20business%20table%20setting%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-541823516.jpg?length=400&name=wedding%20business%20table%20setting%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-541823516.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/a-self-serving-board-member-might-look-something-like-this) 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 Responsibilities HOA Responsibilities ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-responsibilities) ## [A Self-Serving Board Member Might Look Something Like ThisA Self-Serving Board Member Might Look Something Like This ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/a-self-serving-board-member-might-look-something-like-this) You ran for the board on the platform of remodeling the clubhouse that has become outdated. What you haven’t shared... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/a-self-serving-board-member-might-look-something-like-this) [![How to Convince Other HOA Board Members to Hire a Management Company-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/468923695-magnet_attracting_businessmen-resized-600-1.jpg?length=400&name=468923695-magnet_attracting_businessmen-resized-600-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-convince-other-hoa-board-members-to-hire-a-management-company) 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 to Convince Other HOA Board Members to Hire a Management CompanyHow to Convince Other HOA Board Members to Hire a Management Company ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-convince-other-hoa-board-members-to-hire-a-management-company) There is often a member of the HOA board who doesn’t recognize that the Association needs help beyond what the Board... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-convince-other-hoa-board-members-to-hire-a-management-company) [![Does Your Homeowners Association Budget Include the Right Components?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-466183869-budget_with_gears-1.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-466183869-budget_with_gears-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/does-your-homeowners-association-budget-include-the-right-components) 1 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Responsibilities HOA Responsibilities ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-responsibilities), [ HOA Accounting HOA Accounting ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-accounting) ## [Does Your Homeowners Association Budget Include the Right Components?Does Your Homeowners Association Budget Include the Right Components? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/does-your-homeowners-association-budget-include-the-right-components) Many homeowners associations operate on the fiscal year (July through June). If your Association is one of them then... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/does-your-homeowners-association-budget-include-the-right-components) [![Why a Loan is (Sometimes) a Good Idea for Your Homeowners Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/loan_application-ThinkstockPhotos-470097879-1.jpg?length=400&name=loan_application-ThinkstockPhotos-470097879-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/why-a-loan-is-sometimes-a-good-idea-for-your-homeowners-association) 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), [ HOA Fees HOA Fees ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-fees) ## [Why a Loan is (Sometimes) a Good Idea for Your Homeowners AssociationWhy a Loan is (Sometimes) a Good Idea for Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/why-a-loan-is-sometimes-a-good-idea-for-your-homeowners-association) Your association board is planning for the big project on the horizon, and is currently reviewing how to finance it.... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/why-a-loan-is-sometimes-a-good-idea-for-your-homeowners-association) [![Why an HOA Board Should Use Caution When Hiring a Contractor-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/thinkstockphotos-177370583-traffic_cone_and_hard_hat-resized-600.jpg?length=400&name=thinkstockphotos-177370583-traffic_cone_and_hard_hat-resized-600.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/why-an-hoa-board-should-use-caution-when-hiring-a-contractor) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Contractors HOA Contractors ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-contractors), [ HOA Maintenance HOA Maintenance ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-maintenance) ## [Why an HOA Board Should Use Caution When Hiring a ContractorWhy an HOA Board Should Use Caution When Hiring a Contractor ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/why-an-hoa-board-should-use-caution-when-hiring-a-contractor) Finding a contractor who will perform quality work at a reasonable price can be a daunting task for any HOA board.... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/why-an-hoa-board-should-use-caution-when-hiring-a-contractor) [![How to Choose the Best HOA Management Company [Infographic]-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/businesswoman_surrounded_by_question_marks_on_blackboard-ThinkstockPhotos-476562658-1.jpg?length=400&name=businesswoman_surrounded_by_question_marks_on_blackboard-ThinkstockPhotos-476562658-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-choose-the-best-hoa-management-company-infographic) 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), [ Hire an HOA Management Company Hire an HOA Management Company ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hire-an-hoa-management-company) ## [How to Choose the Best HOA Management Company [Infographic]How to Choose the Best HOA Management Company [Infographic] ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-choose-the-best-hoa-management-company-infographic) Being a volunteer board member is a big responsibility. There are decisions to be made, meetings to attend, budgets to... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-choose-the-best-hoa-management-company-infographic) [![5 Possible Solutions to Short Term Rental Problems in an HOA-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/person%20searching%20for%20places%20to%20stay%20on%20tablet%20app%20ThinkstockPhotos-515968676-1.jpg?length=400&name=person%20searching%20for%20places%20to%20stay%20on%20tablet%20app%20ThinkstockPhotos-515968676-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/5-possible-solutions-to-short-term-rental-problems-in-an-hoa) 3 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ Renting in an HOA Renting in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/renting-in-an-hoa), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [5 Possible Solutions to Short Term Rental Problems in an HOA5 Possible Solutions to Short Term Rental Problems in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/5-possible-solutions-to-short-term-rental-problems-in-an-hoa) Short term rentals have become a hot-button issue in HOA communities. More and more homeowners are choosing to rent... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/5-possible-solutions-to-short-term-rental-problems-in-an-hoa) [![Is it Okay for an HOA Board to Run Its Own Construction Projects?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/construction%20project%20concept%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-519428532-1.jpg?length=400&name=construction%20project%20concept%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-519428532-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/is-it-okay-for-an-hoa-board-to-run-its-own-construction-projects) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Contractors HOA Contractors ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-contractors), [ Construction Projects Construction Projects ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/construction-projects) ## [Is it Okay for an HOA Board to Run Its Own Construction Projects?Is it Okay for an HOA Board to Run Its Own Construction Projects? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/is-it-okay-for-an-hoa-board-to-run-its-own-construction-projects) Do you live in a community where the HOA board is running its own projects? Are you feeling as if you’re not getting... 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