Setting an annual budget is a crucial part of the Homeowners Association. The members on the board are in charge reviewing costs, gathering data and projecting expenses for the coming year. Communities, businesses, individuals, families, and organizations of all kinds must have a budget in place in order to navigate both everyday expenses and unexpected […]
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2020 – New Year’s Resolutions for HOA Boards
As 2020 approaches, it’s tradition for many to begin thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Beyond one’s personal resolutions, this is a perfect time to commit to making changes and improving the operations of HOA Boards. Here are some tips that can help HOA Boards build stronger communities: 1 . Re-read Your Community’s Governing Documents […]
Read MoreTop 3 Tips For Running Successful HOA Board Meetings
When preparing HOA board meetings, it can be hard enough getting everyone together at routine times. One of the best ways to ensure success is by focusing on organization and preparation beforehand. Here are some of the top three tips for planning for an efficient open meeting in your Homeowners’ Association. 1.Have an Agenda […]
Read MoreTips for Community Security and Ensuring Safety of Residents
The safety and well being of community members is highly important to your HOA. Associations should take every measure possible to adhere to all procedures and policies that keep communities safe. Every association wants to make sure that the best quality services are being provided to the residents to ensure maximum protection for them. The […]
Read MoreSUMMER ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR HOME
This summer may be one of our warmest ones yet. Blasting the air conditioning, opening all your windows, and plugging in fans at full blast may provide some temporary comfort but may end up hurting your wallet with high energy bills while at the same time being harmful to the environment. Here are a few […]
Read MoreTips for Dealing With Your Homeowners’ Association
Over the past 50 years the growth of the HOA has been substantial. The Homeowners Associations serve an essential role in many communities. They are designed to maintain the covenants of a neighborhood, preserving its integrity and value. The HOA may cause headaches for homeowners in certain situations. Knowing how to deal with your homeowner’s […]
Read MoreRecording an HOA Board Meeting in Minutes
If you’ve never been to an HOA meeting this article will be an easy guide to writing an HOA meeting in minutes. This may seem like a time-consuming task, but it is a requirement for all California HOA meetings to be recorded in minutes and can be helpful in the long run. Writing a meeting […]
Read More5 Benefits of Living in an HOA Community
When you are considering buying a condominium, a townhouse, a property in a planned residential development, in a gated community, or in a subdivision, chances are high that you will have to join the homeowner’s association. Subsequently, you will be obligated to pay HOA fees, which will be used for maintenance and upkeep of the […]
Read MoreReview your 2019 Property Management Budget
The end of Q1 2020 is coming quick. Looking back, how did your 2019 budget do, and how can you improve this year? Have you reviewed your 2019 results and implemented new strategies for 2020? If not, its not to late. Here are a few key areas to look at and make some changes. […]
Read MoreHow To Determine Maintenance Responsibilities in HOAs
The Homeowners’ Association (HOA) and the owners each have different obligations with regard to maintaining, repairing, and replacing different parts of the community. If either the HOA or an individual owner does not properly meet those obligations, it can cause problems for the owner, and often for other members of the HOA as well. It is […]
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