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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...
How to Solve HOA Issues Before Legal Action Is Needed
As a homeowner in an HOA community, you may have noticed your neighbor frequently making noise with their lawnmower early in the morning. This could be a simple complaint to bring up at the next board meeting, or it might escalate into something more serious that...
How To Correctly Fix Broken Amenities Within a Homeowners Association
An HOA board member is a person who devotes a great deal of time and resources to the community. You are not a passive observer destined to pass judgment without doing anything. Being in a position of power involves certain responsibilities. As one of your duties, you...
How to Calculate and Set HOA Fees for Your New Homeowners Association
Many modern, planned housing developments and condominium complexes utilize HOA fees. These fees are used to cover a variety of shared expenses within a community. While some homeowners may balk at the monthly costs, they come in exchange for some benefits that can...
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.