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5 Reasons Why You Should Attend HOA Meetings
If you’re not a part of the board, it can be easy to brush off regular HOA meetings or even the annual meeting. Afterall, you’re not the one making decisions or responsible for the overall management of the association. However, members can influence decision making...
read moreCourse Correcting Following HOA Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes, even HOAs. It happens. The board may not have been knowingly in violation of the governing documents or other regulations and may have been doing what it thought was right. But once an error is discovered, it is important to make things right...
read more5 Simple Ways to Become a Better HOA Member
Your HOA is only as strong as its members—which begs the question: How are you contributing to the community? Are you doing everything in your power to be an asset to your neighbors, and to the HOA overall? There are a number of ways in which you can be a better HOA...
read moreMaintaining a Productive Environment at HOA Meetings
HOA meetings are held for everyone’s benefit. They keep members up-to-date on what is happening within the community, give them an opportunity to weigh in on decision-making, and provide transparency. However, when board meetings get out of control, their purpose may...
read moreBridging the Disconnect Between Homeowners and the HOA Board
When homeowners and the board aren’t on the same page, it can put a strain on the HOA. The board may find that there are more violations and pushback from members. Instead of everyone working together, it seems that everyone is fighting for themselves. This can put...
read moreTips for Communicating Special Assessments to Homeowners
The last thing anyone wants is to receive a notice out of the blue that they owe a few hundred (or thousand) dollars as a special assessment from the HOA. Though efforts are taken to decrease the need for special assessments, sometimes they happen anyway. There could...
read moreCommonly Overlooked Advantages of Working with a Property Manager
Two very common reasons that homeowners associations (HOAs) seek out the services of a property management company are for rules enforcement and collections. A property manager can ensure that the expectations outlined in the HOA’s governing documents are upheld and...
read moreFinding Balance with HOA Volunteers
There is a lot of work that goes into running an effective homeowners association, and volunteers can play an integral role. While some volunteers are board members,there are plenty of others who serve on committees or just help with individual projects from time to...
read moreWhat Should You Look for in a Homeowners Association?
Are you in the market for a new home? There are many things to consider before deciding where you will live such as location, access to major highways or interstates, distance to work, quality of schools, the list goes on. But one factor you should be careful not to...
read morePreparing Your Home for Winter Weather
Like it or not, the cold weather is here to stay – at least for the next few months. While the Carolinas don’t typically see too much in the way of snow (aside from the mountains), it’s not uncommon to have a few storms pass through. And even when it’s not snowing,...
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