Compliments to you for your new role as an HOA board member! Give yourself a pat on the back for your new position. Being an HOA board member comes with a lot of different responsibilities and requires you to wear a lot of different hats. To help you get started on your new role, Atlantic and […]
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Have You Started Your 2021 HOA Budget? Here Are Three Steps to Start Your Planning
The end of the year is approaching fast, which means it is time to start your 2021 HOA budget. You should start your HOA budget process now to give your HOA enough time to create an effective budget for next years. There are some essential items, documents, and steps to take to prepare for next […]
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Have you recently reviewed your vendor contracts? Revisiting vendor contracts can be very important, especially in ever changing times. There are key items you want to look for such as liabilities, how to reduce the risk of litigations, and most importantly, making sure the needs of your community are being met. With the rules and […]
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We have passed the halfway point of the year, and your midyear budget review is complete. While reviewing your budget you may have noticed some expenses paid to vendors, or realized you need to hire vendors for community projects like maintenance, road and sidewalk repairs, landscaping, and more. Now is a great time to review, […]
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What is a reserve study? A reserve study outlines a stable, equitable, and proactive Annual Funding Plan to offset your community’s long- term and often costly expenditures. A study made of all the major capital systems in the association, it evaluates how much life they have left and how much they’re likely to cost when […]
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One of the best ways to enhance your community and make it the best that it can be is to volunteer as a member of the HOA board. Becoming a board member can take up a lot of valuable time, but it is worth the investment. Finding people willing to volunteer is challenging, especially when […]
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Prepare a Business Plan What do the board and residents want to accomplish, as a whole? Adding Amenities (e.g. playground or security gate) can be costly, or a luxury. Residents may instead want a budget that enhances the current property at this time Develop processes & Assign Tasks The goal and objective of the […]
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End of Year Special: Get One Month Free When You Book a New 2020 Annual HOA Management Contract by December 31, 2019! Now is the time to review your HOA management strategies for 2020. Are your expectations being exceeded, and your properties being managed in a knowledgeable and responsive way? We invite you to explore […]
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Taking time to regularly upkeep can help you avoid shelling out cash for repairs and prevent claims that could cause a spike in your homeowners insurance premium. Clean Inspect Check Monthly · Vents · Dryer Filters · Septic Tank · Furnace · Fire Extinguishers · Smoke Detector Batteries · Leaky Faucets · Running Toilets […]
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