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Effective Tips to Enhance Your Building’s Lobby
Mar 18, 2016Your lobby is the first thing any visitor will notice and sets the tone for making a great first impression. Lobbies that are clean, uncluttered and appointed with the right furnishings can create an inviting welcome. On the flip side, dirty and outdated lobbies send a very different message. Your building and how it is perceived is a key element of your association’s brand.
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Part 1: Electric Cars and Charging Stations – Is Your HOA Ready?
Mar 17, 2016Take a drive on any major interstate in California and it will be difficult to drive any distance without passing, or being passed, by an electric vehicle. In fact, nearly a half-million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) have been purchased in the US over the past five years. Read this article to see if your HOA is ready for this new trend. -
Five Ways to Create a Better Lifestyle
Nov 20, 2014When people look for a new home, they’re seeking more than a place to live. It entails something beyond four walls and a roof. That “something” is lifestyle -
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10 Ways to Go Green
Aug 06, 2014Going green” sounds easy enough. But when it comes to California communities, the diversity of options and available strategies can get a little overwhelming. Your community association management company can help. An excellent management company is adept at developing sustainable, planet-friendly strategies that help your community accomplish the twin objectives of saving money and saving the planet. -
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Beware of These Five Budget Busters
Jul 18, 2014As a board member, one of your principal responsibilities is stewardship of the association’s finances. A lot of that boils down to one thing: the annual budget. Unfortunately, for many board members, “annual budget” is just another term for “big headache.” It doesn’t have to be that way. By staying aware of common budgeting pitfalls, you can make the creation of your annual budget less of a hassle – and ensure an entire year of minimal money woes while you’re at it. -
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How to prepare for an earthquake and its aftermath in California
May 21, 2014An earthquake in California can strike at any time, and they are daily occurrences throughout the state with varying impact and magnitude, with approximately 10,000 taking place each year.
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Five Ways Your HOA Should Tackle Water Conservation
Apr 07, 2014Water conservation is on the minds of all California homeowners. As summer is quickly approaching, homeowner association (HOA) leaders throughout California need to be proactive in making the necessary changes within their communities. -
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Whitney Ranch Teens Volunteer with Placer Food Bank
Jul 02, 2013The Whitney Ranch community in Rocklin, in association with FirstService Residential, worked with United Way to plan a summer break activity for teens who live in the community. -
Post-Crisis HOA Cash Management: 3 Tips for Your Association
Jan 01, 0001How do manage collections and HOA funds after a crisis? Get 3 tips to help you plan for the future -
6 Questions for Self-Managed Associations to Consider
Jan 01, 0001As a self-managed association, do you need a management partner? Before making that choice, ask these 6 questions.