BLOG
REQUEST A PROPOSAL
The Pandemic’s Impact On Homeowners Association (HOA) Budgets
The pandemic has left some lasting effects on many businesses, including struggles with budgets and revenue. Homeowners Associations (HOA) have also been significantly impacted across the country. In particular, the outbreak has led to an increase in expenses...
Can An HOA Change Its Assessment Allocation?
Buying a home within a homeowners association community comes with several responsibilities, including paying HOA dues and assessment fees as stipulated by the HOA governing documents. These payments are mandatory and backed by the laws of the association involved....
How To Create A Budget In Mixed-Use Associations
It is no secret that saving money is important, especially when it comes to managing properties and communities funds. Running an association can be a challenge, and the only way to successfully run an HOA is to create a proper budget. Creating a budget requires...
HOA Management: Why You Need A Reserve Study
If you are an HOA Board Member, you have a tough job. Your responsibility is to manage the community while also watching out for the bottom line. It can be challenging to balance these two goals, so having a reserve study will help. The reserve study is critical for...
What Does The Code Of Ethics Mean For HOA Board Members
A code of ethics usually referred to as a code of conduct, is much more than a set of rules. The code of conduct of HOA board members explains the key elements you must follow and informs you when you have crossed the line. In addition, it gives a benchmark...
In 10 Years, ‘Remote Work’ Will Simply Be ‘Work’
An interview with Prithwiraj Choudhury, a Harvard Business School professor who specializes in the future of work and studied companies that went 100% remote long before the pandemic. By Henry Ren February 16, 2022, 12:27 AM GMT+8 A decade from now, offices shall...
Should Short-Term Rentals Be Allowed In HOA Communities?
Short-term rentals or Airbnb’s are controversial because of their effects on communities. On the one hand, many homeowners enjoy extra income and appreciate meeting new people when they rent their homes for short periods. However, other residents get...
Financial Tips For HOA Managers: Budget Friendly
HOA managers are professional individuals who run a community’s day-to-day activities on behalf of the board members. Depending on the agreement, they collect HOA dues, maintain common areas, and enforce the rules and regulations of the community. Like any other...
Top 6 Benefits Of Using HOA Management Software
If you live in an area where homeowners associations exist, you probably already know that they can be very complicated. HOAs are groups of homeowners who share common interests or concerns. They often manage common areas such as parks, streets, pools, etc. These...
Homeowner Association Management: What to Do When Homeowners Stop Paying HOA Dues
A homeowner association (HOA) consists of members within a community who have come together to regulate activities in their neighborhood. You automatically become a member of an HOA after purchasing a property within their jurisdiction. As such, it is required by all...
8 Tips For Starting An HOA In A New Community
A homeowners association (HOA) consists of a group of people that oversee the management of a community, such as a condo or residential neighborhood. Starting an HOA in a new community may seem intimidating at first, but any community developer can do it without much...
The Basics of HOA Management: Why You Need To Hire An Accountant
Balancing your checkbook is very different than managing a Homeowners Associations (HOA) financial records. If you are responsible for the bookkeeping, you should probably hire an accountant if you don’t have the knowledge or experience needed to maintain the books...
AN ASSOCIATION IS MORE THAN JUST A BUNCH OF HOMES
IT'S A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLEOur promise to you is that we remain diligent in understanding your community’s specific needs. We refine and tailor our work and bigger picture goals to ensure that your community consistently runs smoothly, residents’ needs are heard, guidelines are communicated, and that a happy, healthy neighborhood is continually fostered.