Anytime you gather with the HOA board, there's a risk the meeting will go off target and run too long. The problem with this is that it not only wastes everyone's time, but it also isn't productive. When we go off on tangents, it takes us away from... (Read More)

When you're looking for a community management company for your homeowner's association to partner with, it's important to do your research. There are plenty of things you want your community management company to offer. You need a community... (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)

There's a lot to be done when you're on an HOA board. You know this all too well, which is why you probably hired a community management company to assist. However, you may have found that not all community management companies are created... (Read More)

As a landlord, there will be times when you have to deal with conflict. It could be conflict that arises between a tenant and yourself or between two tenants. When the situation occurs, you need to know how to successfully deal with it. Equally as... (Read More)

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)

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)

There are many issues that can pop up in an HOA. Board members have other obligations outside of their job on the board. They have families, work, and other things to attend to. The bottom line is they're bound to be juggling things. Unfortunately... (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)

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)