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Read NowPartner Post: Houseplants Are Essential Back-to-School Supplies
Indoor plants are a key ingredient to a healthy home. But it’s not just our homes they help—indoor plants bring their benefits to dorm rooms and other spaces, as well.
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Read NowHow to Handle Raising Assessments
Here are some assessment basics and tips to help you communicate the news of an increase to residents with minimal friction.
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Read NowPartner Post: Condo Association Problem Solving Strategies
If you want to be productive and efficient, here are some condo association problem-solving strategies to improve your meetings.
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Read NowEverything You Need to Know About Resort-Style Communities
Read on to learn more about resort-style communities, different community types, and the benefits of purchasing a home in one.
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Read NowFeatured Ebook: 7 Answers to the Most Frequently Asked HOA Questions
For homebuyers who have never belonged to an HOA, joining a managed community can be an overwhelming experience. We created this ebook to provide simple, straightforward answers to the most common...
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Read NowPartner Post: Top 7 Considerations for Your Fitness Amenity
Consider these factors when mapping out your fitness amenity, and you’ll add incredible value and curb appeal to anyone considering your property.
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Read NowThe Ultimate HOA Home Buying Guide
If you’re shopping for a new home, then you’ve probably heard someone mention homeowners' associations or HOAs for short. While HOAs have become common across North America, many people are still ...
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Read NowHow to Assemble a Team of Volunteers
Here are eight simple ways to assemble a team of volunteers that will want to serve on your association’s board of directors in the future.
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Read NowPartner Post: Clubhouse Upgrades: Time for a Facelift?
A community clubhouse is usually the go-to gathering place for residents. Typically located near the recreation, pool or play areas, it can be the hub for daily life.
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Read NowPartner Post: Your Fall Perennial Planting Guide
Planting perennials in the fall is a sure way to cut your spring workload in half.
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Read NowEverything Your Board Needs to Know About Parking Enforcement & Towing
Many communities struggle to manage parking rules and enforcement. For townhomes and condos with limited spaces, the problems are only amplified with ...
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Read NowPartner Post: Landscape Watering Guide
Keeping a green yard requires thought and effort.
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Read NowHOA 101: Rules & Regulations
For many people, homeowners’ associations (HOAs) have become synonymous with rules. While it's true that part of association membership requires abiding by community guidelines, HOA life is ...
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Read NowPartner Post: Tips for Touching-Up Paint
Touch-up refers to the application of paint to a recently (less than 1 year) painted surface.
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Read NowFeatured Ebook: Is It a Good HOA Rule?
The success or failure of a community often comes down to whether or not they can implement and enforce the right rules and community guidelines. In our all-new ebook, we help you...
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Read NowCondo Corner: 5 Tips to Improve Your Elevator Experience
These tips will help improve your overall elevator experience with vendors and make resolving problems as easy as possible.
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Read NowPartner Post: 5 Qualities the Best Neighbors Tend to Have
It’s important to know what being a good neighbor is so that you can identify the good neighbors in your community—and be one yourself.
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Read NowAre You Prepared for Homeowner Association Life?
Here are five things you should do before becoming the newest member of an HOA.
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Read NowPartner Post: 3 Thrilling Tropicals for Your Summer Patio, Porch, or Deck
Ever look at your porch, patio, deck, or balcony and think it could be better? If so, plants may be the answer.
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Read NowHOA 101: What Are Fees, Fines, & Assessments?
Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) generate their operating funds by collecting fees, fines, and assessments from association members. This money allows the HOA to carry out its responsibilities...
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