Kuester Blog
Common Mistakes When Joining the HOA Board
Being part of the HOA board can be an exciting and rewarding experience. You’re ready to serve your community and help it to become the best it can be. You’ve come armed with lots of ideas and ambition. While those things are wonderful, it’s important not to get ahead...
Homeowners: What Does Spring Mean for Your Lawn?
Warmer weather is creeping into the Carolinas which means grass is growing and plants are starting to bud or bloom. Early spring is a great time to get a head start on lawncare so you can have a healthy, lush lawn come summer...
Carolina Preserve Recognized as CAI-NC 2019 Community of Excellence Award Winner
Running an effective homeowners association requires a lot of work and input from diverse teams and individuals. There is a fine balance between managing the needs and desires of members, protecting property values, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. Carolina...
5 Questions to Ask Before Buying into an HOA
When you buy into an HOA community, you’re making a commitment—one with some definite upsides but also some obligations and responsibilities to be aware of. It’s not a decision to make lightly, and before buying into any HOA, it’s good to sit down with a...
Ushering in Spring in the HOA
The weather is finally starting to take a turn toward warmer temperatures in the Carolinas, and families are anxious to enjoy more time outdoors. This can be a wonderful opportunity to bring members together to celebrate and socialize. But first, there’s a little...
Common Mistakes When Resigning from the HOA Board
Serving on the HOA board can be an incredibly rewarding experience. You’re able to help guide the future of the organization and make decisions in the best interest of the community. However, sometimes it is necessary to step down from your board position, whether it...
What Makes for a Good Vendor for the HOA?
There is a lot of work that goes into running an effective HOA, and this often involves calling upon a variety of vendors to tend to maintenance and repairs, landscaping, HVAC needs, remodeling, and more. While cost should be taken into consideration, there is a lot...
5 Ways to Have Your Voice Heard at the Next HOA Meeting
Homeowners within the HOA are highly encouraged to attend meetings and to speak up with any issues that are on their minds—but it’s important to remember that there are right and wrong ways to go about this. In this post, we’ll outline some basic tips to make sure...
Kuester’s Chris Chaffin Earns Distinguished PCAM Designation
At Kuester Management Group, one of the things we’re most passionate about is education. Our team members are dedicated to continual learning and ensuring we’re always getting better at serving our clients’ needs. “Professionals who earn CAI credentials maximize the...
Preparing the HOA to Transition from Developer Control
Early planning is key for a smoother transition between developer and owner control in an HOA. Kuester shares more tips for getting things in order.