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3 Strategies to Keep HOA Assessments Stable and Add Value
Sep 28, 2018
There are often valid reasons to raise assessments, but in some cases, you may want to take a different route. Here are three cost-saving strategies.
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HOA Reserve Funds: 6 Tips to Improve Your Returns
Aug 24, 2018
Are you getting the best returns on your reserve funds? Most Arizona board members aren’t sure. Find out six ways to improve your association’s reserve fund returns, like creating an HOA investment policy.
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Reserve Funds, Assessment or Loan: 3 Ways to Pay for Capital Improvements
Jun 20, 2018
Great capital improvements lead to better property values. Read on to see the three ways to pay for them and the pros and cons for each.
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Maintenance, Capital Improvements, Useful Life: Is Your HOA Prepared?
May 17, 2018
Not sure which components you should fix and which you should replace entirely? You're not alone. Get the answers to some of your top questions about maintenance, capital improvements, and useful life.
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React, Outsource, or Prevent? Find Your Association’s Maintenance Style
Apr 26, 2018
How does your Arizona association handle maintenance? Discover your association's unique maintenance style.
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Five Tactics to Transform from HOA Board Member to Community Leader
Apr 13, 2018
What steps do you need to take to go from volunteer to community leader? Start with these five tactics, which can make a big impact on how you fulfill your duties and affect how residents and other board members perceive you.
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Avoiding Community Conflict: Best HOA Practices for Dispute Resolution
Mar 20, 2018
How do you prevent conflict, avoid costly litigation and maintain a great resident experience in your community? Start by adopting these best practices for dispute resolution.
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Beyond HOA Board Orientation: Five Subjects to Master
Beyond HOA Board Orientation: Five Subjects to Master
Feb 14, 2018
Better resident experiences, improved reputation and even enhanced property values are possible through continued learning. Knowledge is power, and that’s especially the case when it comes to being a successful association board member. Learn how your continued education can pay dividends for your association.
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Navigating HOA On-Site Parking Policies: Best Practices
Nov 12, 2017
Because on-site parking draws out strong opinions from both residents and board members, it’s imperative that associations be educated about on-site parking and understand what they can and cannot do, especially in regard to resident demands. With such a broad stretch of opinions, how do you approach on-street parking policy as an HOA member?
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Limiting HOA Liability and Confronting Conflict
Limiting HOA Liability and Confronting Conflict
Nov 11, 2017
As an HOA member, you’re often confronted with a variety of legal issues and gray areas concerning residents. The issues you face will vary, but they often boil down to disagreements between a homeowner and your association, or a dispute against another resident. To help you face the potential for legal issues going forward, we’ve compiled some best practices for dealing with conflict resolution.
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Protecting Your HOA From Cyber Attacks, Part 3: Your 4 Steps to Cyber Security
Protecting Your HOA From Cyber Attacks, Part 3: Your 4 Steps to Cyber Security
Oct 27, 2017
Digital technology has taken over our lives, making everyday tasks easy and convenient. You can use your mobile phone or device to pay rent, order pizza, book a dentist appointment or store photos and documents in “the cloud” without blinking an eye. Arizona community associations are also benefiting from the latest digital technologies.
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Protecting Your HOA From Cyber Attacks, Part 2: The Role of Your Board
Protecting Your HOA From Cyber Attacks, Part 2: The Role of Your Board
Sep 14, 2017
The board of directors for your homeowners association (HOA) probably feels it has a lot more pressing issues than cyber security. So it’s understandable that you may not be as focused on keeping up with safety measures to protect your HOA’s sensitive data. However, with cyber attacks becoming more and more prevalent, the financial and personal information that your association maintains is at greater risk.