Anybody who lives in a planned community most likely is part of a homeowners association which requires members to pay fees. The fees cover the day-to-day operating expenses of the community. Unfortunately, the regular dues don’t always cover all of the association’s expenses, especially if there are unexpected costs that the reserves can’t account for.…
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As an HOA board member, you have probably dealt with difficult homeowners in the past. Knowing how to effectively handle HOA complaints from community members is an essential but often overlooked part of your responsibilities. It is impossible to completely resolve every complaint that arises. After all, you can’t please everybody. But if you stick…
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A homeowner’s association (HOA) can accomplish great things with the right people sitting on the board. However, bullies can often be the clog that hinders a well-oiled machine from performing effectively. A board bully can be annoying. They often belittle other members’ proposals and forcefully push their own. If you are reading this, there is…
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Community Association Management is a term that often comes up among homeowners, but it may still understandably raise questions in your mind. So, what is community association management? And what does a person with that job description do? Keep on reading to find out. What Is Community Association Management? It’s difficult to define community…
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HOA capital improvements, when executed correctly, can greatly enhance the quality of life in a community and the properties within it. As every homeowner and association member knows, a vibrant community is one that gracefully changes and evolves over time. One of the most direct ways to keep a community well-maintained and livable is by…
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Write HOA newsletters with your community readers in mind. When homeowners associations create HOA newsletters, they’re making something that has the potential to bring about more engagement, greater interest, and better participation from members of the community. To make an HOA community newsletter that gets traction among your readers, there’s an order of things to…
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Homeowners associations (HOA) have many responsibilities when it comes to protecting the assets of the community. Having accounting standards comes along with that engagement. Before putting any of that into practice, however, you must first understand the three methods of HOA accounting. These three methods are the basis of accounting. When setting up your HOA…
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As a board member of a homeowners association, you might have found yourself in the middle of an exhausting search for an HOA management company to take over your operation. When looking for the right management company, it is important to get to know their goals, ideals, and way of doing things. A good way…
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You, along with your fellow homeowner’s association members, have decided that it is time to seek the help of a management company. One of the first questions that come to mind is, “Which association management company to hire?” To be able to determine your options and assess which management company is best for your community,…
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What is an HOA fee for, and why do you have to pay it on top of your home expenses? If you’ve just purchased a home in a community maintained by a homeowners association, you may be wondering what do HOA fees cover in the first place. Homeowners associations often provide extra amenities, such as…
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