Perhaps the largest and most important purchase that you will ever make is that of your home. Not only are you choosing the place that you will live in for a good portion of your life, but you are also making an investment that will affect your future as well as the future of your…
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Deciding to resign from an HOA board is difficult. There are times though that resignation from the board is the best choice for everyone. If your schedule no longer allows for the added responsibilities or there are conflicts that prevent the board from functioning well, it may be time to hand in your HOA board…
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Homeowners associations are rapidly gaining in popularity in the United States. More and more homeowners are finding the security and ease of being part of a privately governed community appealing compared to the hassle of maintenance. Perhaps your neighborhood is lacking an HOA community, or maybe it has always been your dream to start one.…
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Things are being changed around in the homeowners association industry now that we have services like Airbnb that offer short term rentals. With these types of platforms, it’s fairly easy for property owners to rent out their spaces to travelers who are looking for a place to stay for a short period of time. With…
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If you have purchased a home or condo, you are likely paying a monthly fee to your association. The purpose of this HOA fee is to cover repairs and maintenance on the outside of your home or in common areas. While many homeowners wish they could lower their taxable income with HOA fees, the truth…
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One of the most important jobs on the board of a homeowners association is the position of HOA treasurer. The position is much more than a simple knowledge of how to manage finances, although this is also important. Whether you are planning to run for the position or are looking for someone to fill it…
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What are capital improvements, and how does it affect you as a homeowner? Capital improvements definitions can differ from one state to the next, but as a general rule, any permanent change in a community property can fall under the category. Capital improvements can include things like a community pool upgrade or a new condominium…
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Community amenities are one of the best ways to attract people to your homeowners’ association (HOA). Apart from basic conveniences that boost your community’s overall appeal, providing trendy and competitive HOA amenities can also significantly increase the value of your property. Current residents will feel valued while prospective tenants will be drawn to your community.…
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HOA mold problem is a tricky topic for managed communities, and it’s one that should be addressed right away. Is mold an HOA problem in the first place? Is HOA responsible for mold issues, or are they something that the owner should foot the bill for? The answer, as it turns out, depends on several…
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A community without order is not a community at all. Rules and regulations exist to prevent the HOA from descending into chaos and total ruin, but enforcing them is a different problem altogether. Some associations find it enforcing HOA rules an easy task, while others encounter more obstacles than solutions. If you fall under the…
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