Tips from an HOA Board to De-Clutter Indoor & Outdoor Spaces
April 2, 2021 / by HOA Manager
Have you noticed that a reminder to owners in your Association is needed to tidy up their outdoor spaces? Does your homeowners association have items stored on patios and balconies that really shouldn't be there? Your Association is not alone!
How Can Residents Be Active in Your Homeowner's Association?
March 23, 2021 / by HOA Manager
Every homeowner’s association community always seems to have a lot going on, and that can sometimes include, among other things, a range of upcoming social events in addition to several important ongoing projects. Updating the website, writing an article for the association newsletter, and committee involvement on the budget, landscaping, road maintenance, election oversight or other committees, are all ways to volunteer. What are some of the things going on in your community?
Ways to Foster the Relationship Between the HOA Board and the Manager
March 11, 2021 / by HOA Manager
The most important thing to remember in any relationship is that it takes time and effort from both parties. The relationship between an HOA board and the manager of a homeowners association is no different.
3 Helpful Resources to Support an Effective HOA Board Meeting
March 9, 2021 / by HOA Manager
How would you define an effective HOA board meeting? Most people would see it as time spent efficiently, where issues are addressed, reasonable business decisions are made, and action items are assigned, in an atmosphere of respect and collaboration.
3 Things to Do if Crime is a Problem in Your Homeowners Association
March 7, 2021 / by HOA Manager
When homeowners start to notice an increase in crime in the homeowners association, it's not necessarily the fault of the HOA, but the fault of the individuals who make bad choices and seek a location to carry out their dealings with easy access that allows for a quick exit. There are ways the the Association be proactive to help the community remain a safe place to live.
Pros & Cons of Age-Restricted Homeowners Associations
February 24, 2021 / by HOA Manager
When you think of an age-restricted homeowners association, you might conjure up a picture of elderly couples in Hawaiian print shirts and khaki shorts, riding on golf carts, sipping drinks by the pool, or playing cards in the clubhouse. While sometimes this isn’t far from the truth, age-restricted Associations are much more than that!
How to Avoid Maintenance Misunderstandings in a Homeowners Association
February 17, 2021 / by HOA Manager
A hot topic among homeowners association members is knowing who is responsible for certain maintenance items in the community -- the homeowner or the Association? There are often assumptions on both sides, and when an issue arises and it’s not the outcome anticipated, disputes follow.
Tips to Prepare a Family Emergency Plan in Your Homeowners Association
January 22, 2021 / by HOA Manager
Natural disasters affect thousands of people every year, and with the increased risk of severe thunderstorms, flash flooding and tornadoes these days, it’s a good idea to think about having an emergency plan in place. Consider preparing an emergency plan now before it’s needed.
What’s So Great about Homeowners Associations?
December 22, 2020 / by HOA Manager
Homeowners associations offer one of the best opportunities for Americans to own their own homes. They are for the 21stcentury what land grants were in the 19thcentury, and what the New Deal and GI Bill were in the 20th. Why?
Ways to Help Make Your Homeowners Association Community Better
November 25, 2020 / by HOA Manager
Your homeowners association has a lot going on, and that includes a range of upcoming social events in some form, as well several important ongoing projects.