HOA Fees
High HOA fees can be very off putting when you buy a home. They can also make a property you intend to let out...
Is Gun Control a Good Idea in Community Associations?
Unfortunately, every day it seems the news reports another episode of gun violence and almost immediately thereafter some...
Building Bridges Through Improved Communications
Does it sometimes seem like your HOA board is on the "Bridge to Nowhere?" One-way communication feels that way. In fact, it...
The Purpose and Benefits of Stormwater Systems in Your HOA Community
A body of water dotting the landscape in an HOA community can be not only an attractive feature but also serve an important...
The Best Advice for Serving on Your HOA Board
Serving on an HOA board is quite different in that the board represents the community in which you live. Making decisions...
What is a PID or PUD, and How do they Impact your Community Association?
Understanding HOAs, COAs and POAs is already confusing. On top of that, the terms PID and PUD are often bandied about and...
Why You Should Be Offering Online Assessment Payments
Let's lay it out on the table: nowadays, we're all busy. Whether it's rushing the kids off to school before a long commute...
Handling Misinformation in your HOA: Separating Fact from Fiction for Members
When an association member lies or shares information that just isn't true, it creates chaos and unrest for an HOA. Members...
Feeding the Wildlife. Why It Is A Problem?
It may seem arbitrary, but many community associations institute a policy against bird feeders, or any outdoor animal...
What is the Difference? Community Association Manager or Property Manager.
Community Association Managers
Manages every type of community: condo associations, homeowner associations, resort...