What does a community association manager do?
Community associations today employ highly-qualified professional community association managers, and we think residents should know what the manager has—and has not—been hired to do. Some residents expect the manager to perform certain tasks that just aren’t part of...
Clean that clutter! Six steps to a mess-free home
Do you have piles of clothes, papers, and “stuff” collecting in your home? You’re not alone. It’s time to clean up that clutter and make your abode a more enjoyable and relaxing place to live. To help you tackle your next home organization project, follow this quick...
‘Twas the Night Before (the HOA’s) Christmas
[Apologies to Clement Clarke Moore or Henry Livingston Jr.] 'Twas the night before the HOA’s Christmas, and through the communityNot a complaint was heard, there appeared just pure unity;The thank-you notes were placed by the bulletin board with care,In hopes that the...
Different strokes, different folks: How community managers and property managers have distinct roles
A common mistake in state legislatures considering community association manager licensing—and among the general public—is to lump community association managers and property managers into the same bucket. While both are very important roles, they are distinctly...
Snow way, Spot! How to keep your furry friends safe this season
Community association residents love their pets, so keeping them safe in the winter should be a top priority. Here are some ways you can ensure Fido and Felix stay warm, happy, and out of harm’s way even on the dreariest of winter days. These paws were made for...
Winter is coming: Prepare your home and community now
Winter doesn't officially start until Dec. 21, but it's already making its presence known in many areas across the country. The cold and wet conditions of the season can wreak havoc on unprepared community associations and homeowners. Whether you're waiting for Old...
Hanging the stockings with care: Developing a holiday decoration policy that doesn’t turn into a lump of coal
With their celebrations, gifts, and good wishes, the holidays are a time to be thankful and festive. Often that means decorating your home, office, and even car. But in some community associations, a resident's seemingly innocent act of holiday cheer can...
What to know before you buy in a community association
People choose to live in community associations for numerous reasons. Many owners value the inherent benefits of community associations, which are designed to manage common areas of the property, manage the property interests of owners, provide services for owners,...
An unbiased, unfiltered guide to 2018 midterm election signs
Getty Images/Alexeys The 2018 midterm elections are less than two weeks away, which means, of course, campaign signs are popping up like dandelions in yards and along roads. These signs become a particular pain point for community associations every...
HOAs, BOTs, CC&Rs, and more: Making sense of your community’s alphabet soup
Today, 70 million Americans live in 344,500 common-interest communities. Even if you haven't lived in a condo, co-op, or HOA, chances are you've at least heard of these communities. Admittedly, those who live in, volunteer in, and work for common-interest communities...
