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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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Read Now4 Benefits of Well-Funded Reserves
An up-to-date reserve fund is critical to the financial management of a community and it’s required by law in most states.
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Read NowPartner Post: 10 Quick Organization Hacks to Simplify Your Life
With the holiday season in full swing, you'll likely have some guests. Use these tips from our friends at TownSq to keep your home organized.
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Read NowQuick and Easy Tips for Hosting a Holiday Party
Check out these tips to make planning your party seamless and stress-free!
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Read NowHow to Host an Effective Board Orientation
Hosting a board orientation is a constructive way to start the partnership off so we’ve included a few recommendations for an effective board orientation.
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Read NowPartner Post: 5 Plants That Can Withstand the Cold
Consider these plants that withstand the cold to keep your landscaped areas both green and exciting during the colder months.
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Read Now4 Ways to Increase Community Engagement During the Holiday Season
Engaged residents are happy residents, and the holiday season is the perfect time to bring your community together and show them you care.
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Read NowPartner Post: Red Flags to Watch Out for While House Shopping
It’s very important to buy smart and protect yourself because at the end of the day, if you end up buying a money pit, you’ll be the one responsible for it - not the seller or the home inspector.
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Read NowWant to Reduce Board Resignations? Use These 4 Tips.
It’s wise that your association implement a plan to reduce resignations to enhance continuity within your community associations’ structure.
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Read NowPartner Post: 3 Tips for Reviewing Homeowners’ Association Disclosure Documents
Here are three tips for reviewing Homeowners’ Association disclosure documents to figure out what matters.
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Read Now5 Essential HOA Terms New Board Members Need to Know
Knowing these key HOA terms will help you get up to speed or serve as the refresher you need to improve as a leader of your community.
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Read NowPartner Post: Top 4 Social Engineering Attacks You Should Know
Since humans are now being targeted – not just machines – it’s important to be educated and know the signs of these cyber crimes so you can avoid them.
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Read NowWhat You Need to Know About Fire Alarm Maintenance
Fire alarm systems are one of the main requirements to keep homes safe and having them inspected, tested and serviced is crucial.
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Read NowPartner Post: What To Do with Your Garden and Lawn in the Fall
As you see the trees ready themselves for the season ahead, you, too, can begin putting your garden and landscape to bed for the season.
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Read Now3 HOA Insurance Terms You Need to Know
Knowing these HOA insurance terms will help you better understand some aspects of the insurance process your association goes through to protect your community’s assets.
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Read NowPartner Post: 5 Tips for Eco-Friendly Fall Lawn Care
Consider these tips when choosing to be environmentally friendly with your lawn care this fall season.
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Read Now5 Tips for Presenting HOA Budgets
As a board member, preparing an annual budget and establishing assessments for your association falls squarely within your fiduciary duty.
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Read NowEasy Ways to Conserve Water at Home
As a contractor, I’m always making the effort to build things that are sustainable and don’t leave a large footprint on Mother Earth.
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