Kuester Blog

Serving on the HOA board can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be a lot of responsibility. You’re tasked with working in the best interest of all homeowners and their property. This can be a big undertaking. However, you are not alone. Don’t forget that...

Winter can be a prime time for pests like mice and rats to start making an appearance. As temperatures drop and weather worsens, they’re looking for food and an opportunity to get out of the cold. However, they can be unwelcome guests in your home as they may carry...

Unless it is a closed meeting or executive session, homeowners are invited – and encouraged – to attend HOA meetings. This allows members to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in the association and better understand how and why certain decisions were made. Many...

The foundation of a homeowners association (HOA) is its governing documents. While not everyone may agree with every rule, they typically appreciate the overall environment it creates in protecting their property value and allowing them to enjoy the neighborhood....

As cold air settles in outside, it can also make your home feel colder inside. Keeping your thermostat set to 80° will definitely make your house warmer, but it can also send your heating bill through the roof. There are other options for safely and cost-effectively...

As December winds to a close, everyone is ramping up for a new year. Just as businesses are preparing for January 1, HOAs should be too. There are many tasks that can be done to help get the new year off to a smoother start and keep forward momentum going. Don’t let...

Homeowners associations are made up of a lot of different personalities, so it should come as no surprise that not everyone will get along all the time. Neighbors aren’t always the best of friends, but that doesn’t mean they can’t live next door to one another in...

Did you know that around 25% of Americans live in community associations? That is more than 70 million people. And for the large majority of them, it is a very positive experience, and they feel as though their property value is enhanced by being part of an HOA....

Cold weather has arrived, and that means increased chances of snow and ice for many locations. Just a slight drop in temperature can change light rain showers into a wintery mess. Having a plan in place before winter weather arrives can reduce stress and improve...

Asking homeowners to unexpectedly pay more out of pocket is the last thing the HOA board wants to do, but it happens. Special assessments are not always able to be anticipated. An adequately funded reserve can help cover a lot of expenses, but these are for planned...