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)

Mistakes happen. But some can be costly, especially when you're a member of an HOA board. To help avoid them, we've listed some of the most common ones below. 1. Choosing a vendor without considering your options A vendor needs to be chosen... (Read More)

There are a few ways you can help increase safety within your community. Some of these things residents can do themselves while others will require the approval of the HOA board. One of the first things you may want to do is ask if a police... (Read More)

There are several traits that make for a great HOA board member. In previous blogs, we've discussed the importance of empathy and the ability to delegate. Here, we'd like to talk about adaptability. Being able to adapt is a useful and important... (Read More)