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Welcome to Associa's Living Better Blog − the best place to read, watch and share the latest community association news, trends and best practices.
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Read NowPartner Post: 3 Condo Association Board Burnout Remedies
Are you battling condo association board burnout? Try these remedies to try refreshing and reinvigorating yourself in your role on the board.
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Read Now6 Reasons to Build Relationships with Your Local Government
Local government can be a powerful partner for maximizing efficiency and engaging your community. Learn why relationships with government officials are key for reaping these benefits in this post.
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Read NowPartner Post: 5 Features to Include in Your Community Outdoor Living Space
Make the most of your community's outdoor living space by adding these features to it. Your residents will have more reason to spend time in the community while enjoying this amenity.
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Read NowPartner Post: 10 Timeless Flowers to Beautify Your Garden
Plant any of these time-honored flowers recommended by gardening experts to give your garden a classic look.
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Read Now5 Reasons Your Association Needs a Business Plan
Being selected to serve on the Board of Directors by your neighbors is a great compliment from your community members, but it’s also a big responsibility.
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Read NowTop 5 Ways to Avoid Board Member Burnout
It’s a great compliment to be selected to serve as a board member for your community association, but it’s also a big responsibility.
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Read NowPartner Post: Traveling Soon? Keep Your Home Safe with These Tips
Vacation is the time to unwind and get all of the relaxation you deserve.
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Read Now5 HOA Budgeting Terms You Should Know
Whether you just got elected to the community association board or you've served for years, these HOA budgeting terms will help you understand your association's finances.
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Read NowHow to Slow Down Speeding Vehicles in Your HOA
Tired of seeing vehicles zipping through your community? Try the expert-written tactics in this post to slow down traffic and make your association a safer place to live.
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Read NowShould You be "Friends" with Your Neighbors?
Social media is a great way to stay connected with people from all walks of your life — friends, family coworkers, neighbors, high school acquaintances and more.
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Read NowPartner Post: Growing Cacti and Succulents for an Easy-Care Yard
Enjoy a yard – or container gardens – that are amazingly easy to care for and colorful by growing trendy cacti and succulents.
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Read Now4 Things to Consider Before Removing a Board Member
It may come as a surprise to you, but occasionally a board member needs to be removed from the board.
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Read NowPartner Post: Boost Brainpower with Blueberries
Blueberries make everything better — pies, smoothies, salads and even your brain. Among the foods with the highest antioxidant content, they are antioxidant powerhouses.
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Read NowSmart Strategies for Association Budget Preparation
In order to operate a successful community association, there are many important facets of association governance that must be understood and implemented by its Board of Directors.
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Read NowAll You Need to Know About Board Member Roles
It’s that time of year again… new members have just been elected to serve on their Board of Directors. With this comes the election of officers and thus a new tone is set for the Association.
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Read NowHow Committees Can Help Your Community
Members of an association often have tasks that require more in-depth study by a small group. That’s where a committee comes in.
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Read NowQuick Tips for an Effective Meeting Agenda
It’s no secret that some Board meetings can run longer than necessary. In most cases, Board meetings should take no longer than two hours.
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Read NowHow to Tame an Unruly Meeting
Board members and managers alike can recall meetings that left them with churning stomachs and scratching their heads afterwards, wondering how in the world things could have gotten so out of control.
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Read NowPartner Post: 4 Fruitful Seeds to Plant in Your Garden
Harvesting your own vegetables from a backyard garden is a great way to use your outdoor space wisely while also providing healthy food for your family.
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Read NowA Beginner's Guide to Community Association Terms
The management company and/or a Board of Directors are almost always involved in reading through the association documents and learning the new terms can be a little overwhelming at first.
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