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Read NowPartner Post: Unique Renovations to Boost Occupancy and Rent
In today’s competitive market, Property Managers of older buildings are always looking for new ways to increase rent and resident occupancy. One easy way to do so is through renovations.
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Read Now3 Things to Do at Every Board Meeting
Board members can set the tone by being a professional example and making sure to do the following three things at every board meeting.
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Read NowPartner Post: Blueberries to the Rescue!
Blueberries may be small in size but they pack a big nutritional punch!
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Read NowPartner Post: 5 Out-of-the-Box Events Your Community Should Host This Summer
If it’s been a while since your last block party, then it’s time to ring in the season and plan your next summer get together.
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Read NowAre You the Pack Leader? How to Prevent Excessive Barking
If your dog is “that dog” then consider trying these tips to help restore peace to your neighborhood.
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Read NowMay Featured Ebook: Running Better Meetings
May's featured ebook, "A Board Member's Guide to Running Better Meetings," is here to help you transform your community's meetings. It is filled with helpful tips to help you and your board plan...
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Read NowPartner Post: 8 Rules HOA Boards Can Follow to Keep Residents Safe
Eight rules you can follow to help you keep track of what’s happening in your neighborhood.
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Read NowThe Beginner’s Guide to Purchasing a Second Home
Read on to discover the different types of properties, benefits of purchasing in a managed community, and additional tips and tricks to keep in mind when buying a second home.
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Read NowPartner Post: 11 Signs Your Property Needs a Refresh
Repainting and updating your property on a regular basis is important for a number of reasons, including drawing customers or potential tenants, adapting to building damage or additions, as well as wa
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Read NowHow to Prepare Your Community for a Wildfire
Every year, more and more people are forced to flee their homes because of wildfires. These fires have been growing in both size and frequency, and today more than 4 million U.S. households are...
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Read NowPartner Post: Prepare Trees for Spring in Four Easy Steps
Spring is a great time to give trees the extra TLC they need to make it through the rest of the year. Prepare your trees for warm, sunny days with this springtime checklist.
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Read NowHOA 101: Basic Terms & Definitions
HOAs use a language of their own. This can make living in an HOA community or attending an HOA meeting a frustrating or confusing experience. But, it doesn't have to be! Once you learn the basics...
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Read NowPartner Post: Tips for Dealing with Lawn & Garden Pests
A beautiful lawn is the icing on the cake when you’re improving your home’s curb appeal, but pests are about as welcome as flies in the frosting.
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Read Now7 Answers to the Most Frequently Asked HOA Questions
Discover the answers to the most frequently asked questions about HOAs.
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Read NowApril Featured Ebook: 2019 Spring Maintenance Guide
Springtime maintenance is crucial to any well-run association, and with over 40 years of HOA and property management experience, Associa can help you get the job done right this year.
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Read NowPartner Post: 5 Crime-Prevention Tips from Police for HOA Board Members
Tips straight from the police to help neighborhoods prevent crime.
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Read NowSocial Media: Friend or Foe?
The following are 5 tips that will help social media be your friend, not your foe.
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Read NowPartner Post: Spring Maintenance: 8 Things You’re Forgetting to Do
Now that winter has come to an end, it’s time to take advantage of the warmer weather and use the sunny spring days to inspect your property and take care of any routine maintenance.
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Read NowNot in a Flood Zone? Here’s Why You Should Still Stay Prepared
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people experience destruction from flooding.
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Read NowPartner Post: Causes of Condo Association Board Burnout
Over time, it is inevitable that you will start to feel the impact of burnout, which has recognizable symptoms that diminish your capability in the position.
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