As an HOA board member, you want your HOA to function without a hitch. No one likes dealing with problems — though they are a natural part of the job — and there are some ways you can clear obstacles before they arise. After all, prevention is better than a cure. If you want to…
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If you are looking to buy a new home in the near future, and this is your first time buying a home, it can be a little intimidating. It can seem like there are innumerable challenges to overcome, and lots of hoops to jump through.
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When it comes to having a safe and peaceful community, it is the responsibility of everyone in the community to do their part to keep themselves and others safe. That is why education is so important in a close environment.
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The beginning months of every year are always a perfect time to have a fresh start and make sure everything is as organized as it can be in your association. One of the most important things to keep in mind is the yearly calendar because this includes all of the crucial items that will keep your association running efficiently this year. Here is a checklist that has been compiled of all of the important times that should be written in the calendar for the upcoming year.
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Being a part of a community association can be a wonderful thing. An HOA can provide stability that gives you and your neighbors a strong commitment to making the community a great place to live. The boundaries set in place are oftentimes great tools to bring like-minded people together to create a happy community. However, in any community there will be conflict. Inconsistencies often appear in HOA governing documents, and it is oftentimes up to the homeowner to sort out which documents hold the most weight in order to get to the bottom of a difficult conflict or inconsistency.
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Nothing is more frustrating to members of an association board than meetings that are long, tedious, ineffective, and unorganized. Oftentimes the volunteers who take on the task of representing the community are sacrificing valuable time, energy, and resources to be on the board, and the position can be a stressful one. Therefore, whether you are the manager of the board or a member, it is important to consider what can be done to make these meetings as smooth, concise, and effective as possible. Below are tips for anyone to implement in order to make board meetings as painless as possible for everyone involved.
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D and O insurance for HOA boards is an important liability insurance that is payable to the directors, officers and the community association. These policies pay out in the case of legal action against them, and D&O insurance for HOA is a way to protect them from personal losses. It’s one of the primary ways…
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When tax season rolls around, everyone gets to work — and your HOA is no exception. Homeowners associations are non-profit organizations. Non-profit organizations are considered a business and, therefore, obligated to file taxes like any other corporation. The process can be confusing for those who have never done it. So, here’s a guide on HOA…
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A new year has arrived, which means it is time for homeowners association (HOA) boards to start planning the annual budget. This process is complex and requires a great deal of analysis. Nine steps to make budgeting
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There’s no doubt alway a lot going on in your homeowners association each year, from projects, to social events to regular maintenance and inspections. Plus, there are newsletters to send out, the website to keep up-to-date, committees to manage, and don’t forget managing the landscaping, the budget, elections… the list goes on and on. Sometimes…
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