When a new member joins your home owner's association, you want them to feel welcome. This ensures they're accepted into the community and may even boost retention rates. You can use digital or physical avenues for welcoming new homeowners. If... (Read More)

The fair treatment of HOA community members is not only ethical, it can help you avoid legal trouble. When rules are enforced differently for some members but not others, it can create tension and dissatisfaction. Some members may become so... (Read More)

There's a lot to be done when you're on an HOA board. You know this all too well, which is why you probably hired a community management company to assist. However, you may have found that not all community management companies are created... (Read More)

Anytime you gather with the HOA board, there's a risk the meeting will go off target and run too long. The problem with this is that it not only wastes everyone's time, but it also isn't productive. When we go off on tangents, it takes us away from... (Read More)

In any position, you want the best people on the job. That's why companies run rigorous interviews and look for certain qualifications. Most full and part-time positions offer a salary, but an HOA board is entirely made up of volunteers. Often... (Read More)

When you're looking for a community management company to handle your association, you should be careful and learn as much as you can. There are dozens of community management companies out there but they don't all offer the same things. You want... (Read More)

HOA budget season is upon us! While it can be cumbersome to put one together, it's essential for smooth operation of your association. Follow these tips to help get on track. Review. It's imperative to review last year’s budget so you have... (Read More)

Planning an event is hard work. Not only do you need to finalize all the little details, but you need to make sure you stay within budget, have enough help to run the event, and promote it as well. It's not something that should be done on a... (Read More)

Are you trying to cut costs at your HOA? Then take a look at your utility bills and print costs. Utilities can get quite expensive so any little bit of savings here can make an impact. Paper and ink also add up. The first thing to consider is... (Read More)

A good reputation is important to an HOA for many reasons. Having a good reputation results in satisfied community members. It can even encourage more people to join when they hear the great things about your community. So, what can you do to build... (Read More)