Self-Managed Associations

If you’re thinking of switching to a self-managed HOA, you may wonder about the pros and cons of your switch. Making a decision like this is no small feat, and you’ll need to weigh all of the factors before making the final choice. We’ll discuss the difference between a self-managed HOA and an HOA management […]

The key to any successful homeowners association is having a competent and dedicated board of directors. HOA board members are responsible for running their community and overseeing its legal and financial business. They are democratically elected by the HOA members and make decisions on their behalf. The exact workings of any HOA vary from association […]

For most HOAs, there are two options: work with a property management company to handle the day-to-day operations of your organization or go self-managed and take on all the responsibility in-house.But which of these is the right solution for your HOA? And how can you ensure that everything runs smoothly if you choose to go […]

HOA payments should be simple and streamlined for both the homeowner and the board. There are a lot of benefits when it comes to automating your HOA payments for your homeowners. It makes things easier for everyone involved, including the board and the homeowner. The benefits of paying HOA dues online are extensive, including but […]

HOAs are moving into the modern era. What are the best methods for accepting HOA dues online? The days of mailing a check to your HOA, or driving down to an office to pay in person, are long behind us. While some people still prefer to pay that way, most people enjoy the convenience of […]

The start of the pandemic and the shutdowns that ensued sent many businesses scrambling to figure out how to keep everything running. Everyone has learned something during this time, including those of us in the community management space. Luckily, the community management lessons learned can be an ongoing part of your strategy. It’s fair to […]

How to Streamline Your HOA Financial Reporting The first step in streamlining anything is to clean up and get organized. HOA boards still working on spreadsheets or multiple systems are prone to face issues with incorrect data in their HOA financial reporting. Multiple users and many versions of similar files could be putting your association […]

Let’s face it – HOA board meetings are not that fun In general, meetings are not a lot of fun! Meetings are the source of frequent complaints in both the professional and personal worlds. Some of the usual grievances people express are that no one is paying attention, the conversation went way off topic, the […]

Becoming, or remaining, self-managed is a difficult choice for any association regardless of size. Each new board election or budget period is often the best time to ask the question, if self-managing the community will allow the community to thrive? The professional management fees may give an inexperienced board sticker shock at times, but those […]

What Are Resale Disclosure Documents? Whether you are a property management company or a self-managed homeowners association, you will at one point need to handle resale disclosure documents. Depending on the type of community you have, this will impact whose responsibility the resale documents fall under. Resale documents, also known as estoppel letters or closing […]