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HOA Homefront: My HOA suspended me; must I pay assessments?
Written by Kelly G. Richardson
Q: When is it legal not to pay HOA dues/fees because an HOA is not fulfilling its duties?...
Responsibilities of an HOA Management Company
Written by Spectrum AM
When a community is seeking an HOA management company, their first step will be learning what the management company is responsible...
How Much Should I Plan to Spend on a New Water...
Written by Better Homes & Gardens
The cost of a water heater varies significantly based on the type you choose—and how well it...
Are Local Bank Escrow Accounts Secure for Home Sellers and Buyers?
Written by Jeff Lazerson
Missing from the headlines of regional bank collapses in recent weeks was the mention of real estate transactional risk.
Homebuyers...
Disciplinary hearings: Why condos/HOAs should conduct them
Rules are one big reason people either love or hate the idea of governed communities. Some feel that they establish expectations and set standards...
Conflicts of interest in condo/HOA communities
You’ve heard people say that “honesty is the best policy” before, but these types of colloquial phrases seldom provide you with practical advice. However,...
10-year plan to boost Paterson’s Great Falls neighborhood
PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) - Great Falls isn't just a national park within the City of Paterson, it's an entire neighborhood.
Erica Plaza has lived in it...
Smoothly Transition Your Community Association: A Comprehensive Checklist for Members
Written By Georgia HOA Alliance
The following serves as a transition checklist of items the homeowner's community association Board of Directors need to determine the...
Are you concerned about the increasing presence of squatters and short-term...
Join us for the 2023 East Point HOA Boot Camp on June 10th Hosted By Councilwoman Stephanie Gordon & Councilman Joshua Butler. This informative...
HOA Homefront: My HOA is not working with me on solar
Written by Kelly G. Richardson
Q: I have been trying to get solar panels installed on my shared roof, which is maintained by...
Federal government supplies $60M to help NYC address homelessness
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The federal government is supplying New York City with $60 million in funding to help address homelessness. Several community groups...
Thank You to the City of South Fulton for another successful...
We appreciate all of our amazing community partners, speakers, and our sponsor Cadence Bank @cadencebank for helping to make this an amazing moment for...
HOA Board Member Burnout: Signs, Causes & Solutions
Unfortunately, HOA board member burnout is becoming increasingly common. Board members have to handle complex situations and sometimes difficult residents. Recent events such as...
HOA Homefront: How does somebody become HOA manager?
Written by Kelly G. Richardson
Q: What are the legal qualifications and requirements to be a property management company or manager for homeowners associations?
If an association...
What is the role of a community association board?
The board of a community association is responsible for overseeing the organization's operation and ensuring that it is fulfilling its mission and serving the...
What is a community association?
A community association is typically a non-profit organization that is formed to represent the interests of a specific community or neighborhood. A board of...