Mistakes happen. But some can be costly, especially when you're a member of an HOA board. To help avoid them, we've listed some of the most common ones below. 1. Choosing a vendor without considering your options A vendor needs to be chosen... (Read More)

Preparing a budget can be a long, painstaking task. However, it needs to be done with a fine-toothed comb. The board needs to take time to come up with a budget that is as accurate as possible. It's important to do research to get a good estimate... (Read More)

As you know, HOAs have many regulations in place to help better the community. One of the areas which they typically cover is parking. Parking rules are often put into place to help ensure the HOA keeps its curb appeal and property value. The... (Read More)

There are a few ways you can help increase safety within your community. Some of these things residents can do themselves while others will require the approval of the HOA board. One of the first things you may want to do is ask if a police... (Read More)

There are several traits that make for a great HOA board member. In previous blogs, we've discussed the importance of empathy and the ability to delegate. Here, we'd like to talk about adaptability. Being able to adapt is a useful and important... (Read More)

Some HOAs choose to self-manage to try and save money. Unfortunately, there are a lot of risks to self-managing an HOA. Risks that can end up being costly. HOAs that self-manage rely on volunteers to keep the organization afloat. Since they're... (Read More)

When you're on an HOA board, you'll have decisions to make. And your decisions won't just affect you. They'll impact everyone in the community. That's why every decision needs to be handled with care. When it comes to deciding what changes are... (Read More)

Security cameras can be a great way to deter crime and identify perpetrators. It's no wonder why so many businesses and homeowners decide to invest in them. But the situation can get a little trickier when it comes to an HOA. While cameras can help... (Read More)

Everyone has their own personal tastes and interests, including things they want to accomplish. Most members of the HOA board have close friends within the community. However, you have to set your own personal agenda aside. The board must work like... (Read More)

We know that communication can often be one of the top challenges for HOA boards. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to improve communication in an HOA, not just between the board members but also the whole community. There are various things... (Read More)