Board Members

Our content will help you communicate with your HOA members, improve your relationship with property managers and reduce the stress that comes with volunteering for an HOA board.

The HOA Board

5 Ways To Make Your HOA More Efficient and Save Money

As a business leader or owner, you know that streamlining operations can mean big savings for your organization. The same is true when it comes to...

What Every Board Member Needs to Know About HOA Management

As a board member of a homeowners association (HOA), you are responsible for the maintenance and management of your community. This can be an...

How to Strengthen Community Relationships

As an HOA board member, you play a vital role in maintaining the vibrancy of your community. A strong sense of community can make your HOA more...

Creating Accessible and Fair Policies for All Residents

Creating accessible and fair policies for all residents is essential for ensuring that your homeowner's association (HOA) is an inclusive community...

Encouraging Homeowner Involvement

One of the most challenging aspects of being on an HOA Board is encouraging homeowner involvement without seeming pushy or overbearing. It is...

How To Gather Accurate Information From Homeowners

If you're a board member of a Homeowner's Association, then you know that one of the essential parts of your job is making informed decisions. And...

Identifying and Correcting Common HOA Problems

Homeowners' associations (HOAs) can experience problems like any other organization or business. And as a board member of your HOA, you play a vital...

Investigating Rule Violations

As a board member of your HOA, you are tasked with ensuring that everyone follows the community rules and regulations. And it includes investigating...

How to Effectively Address Homeowner Complaints

Addressing homeowner complaints can be a challenging task for board members. However, if handled professionally, it can be an effective way to...

7 Tips for Running an HOA Successfully

Running a Homeowners Association can be hard and challenging. You’re responsible for making sure your neighborhood is in peak shape. If not, it...

How to Run HOA Board Meetings Successfully

HOA board meetings are either going to be productive or wander off course into a waste of time. A successful meeting should not eat up a lot of your...

Building a Stronger HOA Board

When it comes to building the right HOA board, it’s no easy task. Your HOA board is responsible for creating a strong, well-run community. HOAs...

The HOA Process

5 Ways To Make Your HOA More Efficient and Save Money

As a business leader or owner, you know that streamlining operations can mean big savings for your organization. The same is true when it comes to...

Common Scams Targeting HOA Members

As an HOA board member, you understand the importance of protecting your organization, members, and community from potential threats. Unfortunately,...

Responding To Criticism Constructively

Responding to criticism is never easy, but any board member needs to master it. After all, not every decision the board makes will be popular with...

Dealing With Difficult Personalities or Situations as a Board Member

As a board member, you will likely face difficult personalities or situations at some point. It sucks, we know it; that’s why it is essential to...

How to Fill Open Positions on the HOA Board In A Timely Manner

One of the essential responsibilities of an HOA board is to maintain a quorum. A quorum is the minimum number of board members that is required to...

The Perfect Solution to When Running an HOA Becomes Too Much!

Serving on the board is a big commitment, but it can be equal parts rewarding yet time-consuming. You’re probably already juggling a job, your...

Tips for Recruiting HOA Board Members

People already have a lot on their plates. They’re juggling their 9-to-5 jobs, their households, families, friends, and more. Because of this, not...

HOA 101

It’s your first month in your new place and you receive a bill from a homeowners association (HOA). You don’t know what your money is going towards,...

Best Practices for HOAs

5 Ways To Make Your HOA More Efficient and Save Money

As a business leader or owner, you know that streamlining operations can mean big savings for your organization. The same is true when it comes to...

Self-Managed Communities

When running a successful HOA, condo building, or other residential community, self-management is often an efficient way to go. Self-managed...

Lower My HOA: A Solution for HOA Transparency and Increased Property Values

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are known for keeping communities well-maintained, ensuring neighbors follow the rules, and providing amenities that...

Should You Hire a Property Management Company for Your HOA?

Being a board member of your homeowner's association (HOA) is no easy task. It requires a lot of time, dedication, and experience to effectively...

Navigating the Contractor Process as an HOA Board Member

As HOA Board Members, it is crucial to ensure contractors are selected and appropriately managed to protect the association's investments while...

Managing Ongoing Repairs and Renovations Without Breaking The Bank

Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) are responsible for the upkeep and management of common areas and ensuring that repairs and renovations go according...

Setting Your HOA’s Annual Budget and Dues

Are you a board member of an HOA or Condo Association? If so, you must understand the importance of setting your HOA’s annual budget and dues, as...

Scheduling Events and Activities For Residents

HOAs have many responsibilities, but one of the most important is creating a sense of community for residents. A strong sense of community can make...

Coordinating Repairs and Maintenance

As an HOA Board Member, you know that regular maintenance is essential to keeping your community in top condition. No matter what kind of property...

Planning and Executing Effective Maintenance Programs

Your home is your most significant investment, so your HOA must protect the community with an effective maintenance program. Whether you’re a new...

What You Need To Know About Reserve Studies

A reserve study is an essential financial planning tool for homeowners associations (HOAs). A correctly done reserve study will identify the...

HOA Document Organization

Organization is one of the most overlooked items on the list of the board’s responsibilities. It may seem overwhelming at first to get it all...

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HOA Communications

Making Your Community Marketable For Potential Buyers

Are you looking for ways to market your community to potential buyers? It can be tough to know where to start. Making your community attractive to...

Email Marketing for HOAs

Communicating to homeowners is the main job of the board and property management company. It’s imperative that the board keeps homeowners informed...

Cross-Community Communication

It’s your neighborhood and you should be able to communicate freely with the other homeowners about emergencies, right? One of the trickiest topics...

HOA Websites

We are often asked questions about marketing the HOA both internally to homeowners and externally to prospective buyers. One of the topics that...

HOA Fees

Lower My HOA: A Solution for HOA Transparency and Increased Property Values

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are known for keeping communities well-maintained, ensuring neighbors follow the rules, and providing amenities that...

How to Lower Recurring Costs to Lower Your HOA Fees

Every HOA board member dreads the thought of having to analyze recurring bills and contract data. That’s why it’s rarely done, but the payoffs are...

What Happens When HOA Fees Are Too High

Buying your condo, townhouse, or house will likely be one of the biggest financial decisions you make. Some buyers don’t take into account HOA fees...

Why Are My HOA Fees So High?

You just bought your dream place after speaking to the HOA and you couldn’t be happier. You already understand what the HOA does, but your HOA dues...

What You Need to Know About HOA Fees

You move into your dream home and almost every house on your block is perfectly kept up. From immaculately painted houses to the mailboxes standing...

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