FAQ: Basic Facts You Should Know About a Homeowners AssociationFAQ: 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....
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What Items Are Homeowners Associations Supposed to Maintain?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...
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Do You Know the Limits of Your Homeowners Association’s Insurance?Do You Know the Limits of Your Homeowners Association’s Insurance?
If you’re a member of an HOA board, you probably know that having insurance for your homeowners association is a...
The Importance of Setting Up a Homeowners Association Maintenance PlanThe 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...
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How to Eliminate the Risks of Inadequate HOA Reserve FundsHow 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...
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Are You Properly Maintaining Your Homeowners Association?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...
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A Self-Serving Board Member Might Look Something Like ThisA 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You ran for the board on the platform of remodeling the clubhouse that has become outdated.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...
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How to Convince Other HOA Board Members to Hire a Management CompanyHow 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...
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Does Your Homeowners Association Budget Include the Right Components?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...
Why a Loan is (Sometimes) a Good Idea for Your Homeowners AssociationWhy 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....
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Why an HOA Board Should Use Caution When Hiring a ContractorWhy 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....
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How to Choose the Best HOA Management Company [Infographic]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...
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5 Possible Solutions to Short Term Rental Problems in an HOA5 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...
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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?
Do you live in a community where the HOA board is running its own projects? Are you feeling as if you’re not getting...
How to Find and Recruit Great HOA Board Members for Your CommunityHow to Find and Recruit Great HOA Board Members for Your Community
When your community is recruiting new HOA board members, there are certain qualities to look for in prospective members...
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Tips from an HOA Board: 6 Ways Members Can Be Crime StoppersTips from an HOA Board: 6 Ways Members Can Be Crime Stoppers
Everyone wants a safe place to call home, and your homeowners association should strive to make all residents feel...
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5 Roles of the Manager in a Homeowners Association5 Roles of the Manager in a Homeowners Association
Most homeowners associations choose to employ a highly-qualified professional community manager. Residents should know...
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HOA Board Checklist for Hiring 3rd Party ContractorsHOA Board Checklist for Hiring 3rd Party Contractors
You wouldn’t dream of inviting an unverified contractor into your home to make repairs...let alone the homes under your...