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Understanding how to become an HOA board member and requirements for HOA board members
How to become an HOA board member
Aug 23, 2023Homeowners' associations (HOAs) play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life within a community. One of the pivotal positions within an HOA is that of a board member. Serving on an HOA board comes with responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities to make a positive impact in the community. -
The truth behind HOA rental restrictions
The truth behind HOA rental restrictions
Aug 08, 2023Owning a home within a homeowner's association (HOA) comes with the advantage of having a supportive association that takes care of maintaining common areas and promoting a sense of order within the community. -
Eight luxury amenities redefining high-rise condos
High Expectations: 7 luxury amenities redefining high-rise condos
Jul 31, 2023When it comes to residential living in luxury communities, homeowners are looking for properties to push the envelope regarding innovation, luxury, and convenience. This is evident in metropolitan high-rise properties catering to an affluent demographic through unique amenities and elevated service offerings. -
Why your property manager’s certifications matter
Why your property management certification matters
Jul 28, 2023When a property manager presents you with their business card, you might have observed a series of acronyms following their name. These abbreviations, such as CAM, PCAM, CMCA, and others, represent property manager certifications obtained, indicating their level of education and expertise in the field. -
Avoid these 7 common board member mistakes
Avoid these 7 common board member mistakes
Jul 14, 2023Learning from other board members’ experiences is a great way to avoid making some of the more common mistakes. Here, we discuss four of the common mistakes that board members make and offer recommendations for handling the issues differently. -
Five FAQS about master homeowner associations
Five FAQS about master homeowner associations
Jun 20, 2023A master association is an entity that governs a community comprised of multiple sub-associations, such as condominiums, townhomes, or gated communities. -
Four ways to fund an HOA capital improvement project
Four ways to fund an HOA capital improvement project
May 15, 2023Living in a residential community means around-the-clock routine maintenance to preserve the community and its assets. But there comes a time when one of your assets will reach the end of its useful life and require a replacement or significant repairs. -
FAQs for making an HOA payment online
FAQs for making an HOA payment online
May 10, 2023Not too long ago, one of the main ways residents in homeowner associations (HOAs) could pay their association fees was with a check, money order, or cash. Fast forward a decade or two later, and paying with a check is inconvenient for many residents who no longer use checkbooks or carry cash—leaving many homeowners wondering how to make an HOA payment online. Luckily, we know how. -
Eight roles you'll master as HOA president
Eight homeowners association president duties to master
May 03, 2023Serving as a homeowner association (HOA) board president is an honor, a privilege, and an experience that many across North America take great satisfaction in. But before you make the leap from resident to board member, it’s essential to understand exactly the duties of an HOA president. -
Top 7 community amenities residents look for
Top 7 community amenities residents look for
May 02, 2023As more people move into homeowner associations, there is growing interest in the number and variety of community amenity offerings, especially in luxury communities, where white glove services and lifestyle programming are at the heart of their residents’ lifestyles. -
difference between maintenance and repairs vs. capital improvements
Maintenance and Repairs vs. Capital Improvements – What’s the Difference?
May 01, 2023Maintaining your buildings’ assets is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. The common areas require a broad range of routine maintenance and repairs to keep them looking good and operating smoothly. -
Six steps to implement EV charging in high-rise condos
Six steps to implement EV charging in high-rise condos
May 01, 2023No longer the products of science fiction fantasy, electric cars are now a reality of everyday life. While the reduced emissions of personal electric vehicles, or PEVs, are good news for the environment, their charging requirements may create challenges for condo associations trying to navigate their infrastructure requirements, legal implications, management concerns and even aesthetic considerations.