Even though smaller condominium associations may seem easier to manage, they have unique challenges that HOA board members have a difficult time dealing with. Residents of smaller condominium associations have a smaller pool of potential services that their HOA can offer to them due to the decreased member dues received by the HOA and the…
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What are your GOA goals for 2020? At the beginning of the year, HOA board members need to have a clear direction of their approach for the upcoming year. The reason for this is that residents need to feel that their dues are being used efficiently and ethically. Without having a clear approach to the…
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Raleigh has become a very popular place to live since Raleigh has experienced an incredible level of corporate growth in recent years. Due to the many multinational companies that have relocated their presence to the Raleigh area, many neighborhoods have gained popularity both within and the suburbs surrounding Raleigh. If you are considering relocating to…
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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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