It’s HOA Budget Season!
Creating your association’s annual budget can be tough task but it provides the association a great opportunity to review the financial well-being…
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5 Ways to Get Rid of Apathy in HOA and Condo Associations
Sara is the youngest board member in her HOA. She is very active and full of energy. She recently joined the board…
License plate readers: Pros and cons for condos and HOAs to consider
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are computer-controlled camera systems that can read license plates. It’s a simple concept, but the technology is…
HOA Bad Debt: How Does This Affect Your HOA’s Funds?
Like many other organizations, homeowners associations can also encounter a bad debt. But, what is HOA bad debt anyway? And how can…
HOA Homefront: Can we still Zoom into our meetings?
Q: During the Covid shutdown, the board used Zoom to hold meetings. Now that we are able to have in-person board meetings,…
Tips for Streamlining Your Community’s Projects
With budget season upon us, it’s important to think about upcoming projects for the next year. Does your community need to update…
Homeowners Associations Are Trying To Block Investors From Buying Into Their Developments
Investors are pouring into the single-family home market like never before, and a much-maligned subset of civic organizations is fighting back. Homeowners…
HOA President’s Abuse Of Power Leads To Assault Arrest
A Florida president’s abuse of power and use of a deadly weapon has resulted in his arrest. According to residents, this was years…
Inflation: How It Impacts Your HOA
Whether at the grocery store or on the news, you’ve likely heard and felt the impact of this year’s inflation. With costs…
Squatters In HOA Communities: A Real Problem
Squatters in HOA communities are becoming a real problem, as one Orlando neighborhood has found. In fact, the problem became so bad…
Nevada HOA Seeks $11,000 Assessment To Remove Grass, Trees
A homeowners association in Nevada is seeking a hefty HOA special assessment to remove grass and trees. This is a problem for…
HOA License Plate Readers In Bay County Raise Privacy Issues
Homeowners associations have started installing HOA license plate readers in Bay County, Florida. But, some organizations are raising concerns over privacy. A…
Arizona HOA Faces Bankruptcy Over Man-Made Lake
Written by While a man-made lake may sound like a good idea from a theoretical standpoint, one homeowners association in Arizona quickly…
HOA Homefront: Establish meeting standards with new rules
Written by Kelly G. Richardson Along with the property’s overall condition, another positive initial impression on new members can be board meetings…
Garage Sales and Your HOA Community
Written by Spectrum AM For many people, one of the best ways to feel like they’re getting a fresh start is to…
HOA Homefront: Reasonable community rules aren’t automatic
Written by Kelly G. Richardson One important board responsibility is to adopt and enforce community rules. Developers provide CC&Rs and bylaws (usually…