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Read Now5 Ways to Increase Homeowner Participation in Your Community
Studies show that over half of Americans don't know their neighbors. As an HOA board member, you’re responsible for keeping homeowners engaged...
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Read NowHow to Prevent HOA Fraud, Theft, & Embezzlement
A homeowner association (HOA) is often made up of trusted friends and neighbors. However, that doesn’t make your community immune to fraudulent behavior. With over 40 million households in the...
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Read NowPartner Post: 6 Little Changes That'll Make a Big Difference with Your Property Values
Here are 6 small things you can do that’ll make a big difference with your property values.
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Read NowPartner Post: 5 Ways Communities Can Work Together to Stop Non-Violent Crime
Here are four steps your communities can take to work together and eliminate non-violent crime.
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Read NowManagement Corner: What You Should Know About the Association Non-Compliance Letter
If you do receive a non-compliance letter, please keep the following points in mind.
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Read NowPartner Post: Benefits of Outdoor Solar Lights
With more choices for outdoor landscaping and exterior lighting on the market, it is important for consumers to know what their options are.
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Read NowAssocia's 2019 Legislative Outlook
Is your HOA prepared for changes in local city and state laws? While changes in regulations are unpredictable, a well-prepared association doesn’t have to worry.
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Read NowPartner Post: Primary Condo Association Board Duties
No matter what else you work on, you can expect that these three activities are part of the job.
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Read NowTurning Over a New Leaf: Fixing Previous Board Mistakes
Unfortunately, when a board makes a bad decision, it isn’t immediately obvious, and a future board of directors may be left to deal with the repercussions.
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Read NowPartner Post: Gardener’s Guide to a Happy January
The weather outside is frightful, but the garden is so delightful! Despite chilly temperatures, you can garden throughout January — and all winter long.
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Read NowFHA Condo Financing: Still a Positive for Potential Buyers
Understanding the impacts of these changes, where FHA is headed in 2019, and the importance of FHA approval are key considerations for condominium association boards and managers as we head into 2019.
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Read NowPartner Post: The Best Interior Decorating Tips for Beginners
Decorating a new space can be intimidating. With so many blank walls and so much open space, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and not know where to begin.
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Read NowHOA Living 101: The Best Advice You Can Get About Serving on Your HOA Board
To help you become the best board member you can be, we asked experts to weigh in and share the advice they would give to someone who has never served on an HOA board of directors.
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Read NowPartner Post: Five Landscape Trends to Try In 2019
Consider these five landscape trends to try in 2019 to provide a fresh look to your property.
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Read Now8 Secrets to a Successful Audit
The following are eight secrets to conducting a successful audit.
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Read NowPartner Post: Improve Your Wellness in the New Year with Houseplants
Did you know that a simple houseplant can improve your health and wellness? Here are five fab indoor plants to try in the new year.
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Read Now4 Traits of a Good Board
The board of directors can make the difference between the community’s success or failure, so it’s vital that each person fulfills their fiduciary duty and strives to be a good board member.
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Read NowPartner Post: Strategies for Working with Condo Association Contractors
These strategies for working with Condo Association contractors will help you ensure things go smoothly.
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Read NowThe Importance of an Annual Audit
An audit is the highest level of review of an association’s financial books and records and is typically required to be performed annually by an association’s declaration.
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Read NowPartner Post: How to Boost Your African Violets by Repotting
Repotting your plant will give it the boost and refresher it needs to have beautiful blooms again.
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