Is your Arizona HOA reserve study ready for the real world?

With just a few more weeks left before kids go back to school, many residents in your community may be planning last-minute vacations. But as they prepare to escape the scorching Arizona temperatures, are they also getting their homes ready for that upcoming trip?

If you’re a board member of a Phoenix HOA, or any Arizona community for that matter, you’re used to facing challenges. But oftentimes, these challenges can become overwhelming. That’s why many master-planned and condo communities look to professional community management companies for help.

The ideal HOA management company not only has local depth but also nationwide breadth. That’s because a firm with a coast-to-coast presence can provide capabilities that smaller companies just can’t match - all without sacrificing the personal touch that is the hallmark of great HOA management.

Now that you’re on the board of your homeowner or condominium association, it’s time to jump right in and start making a difference for your community. But before you begin, it’s important to get clarity on a few important terms all Arizona board members should know.

Are you considering moving to a community with more lifestyle elements?  How do you choose which one is right for you?  Do you research and consider these five tips to ensure you find your perfect match!

Considering synthetic turf for your community common areas?  Understanding the facts on what it's made of, benefits and disadvantages, and how it will affect children or pets will make all the difference when determining if synthetic turf is the right choice for your community!

Let's talk playgrounds.  As the centerpiece of a community, a playground has a way of bringing both children and adults together, and that creates more tightly knit neighborhoods.  It's a fun way to leverage one of your most important amenities toward building community spirit - so long as it happens safely.

A big part of what sets your community apart is the amenities it offers. This goes beyond a pool, a fitness area or a place for a rooftop party – your amenities help create a lifestyle, and that’s the most important thing to residents and association members.

Looking for ways to save more money on everyday community expenses?  What about that large project coming up in a few months?  Here are some quick and easy bulk buying strategies that can provide insight on those cost savings you are so eagerly looking for!

It is always a good idea to evaluate your current HOA management company's performance based on a few key services they provide.  After all, the whole point of hiring a professional management company for your homeowners association is to take the daily burden off the board and let the professionals take care of it, right?

Have you ever been in a situation where you didn't know who to call when an issue in your HOA came up because you live in a sub-association of a master-planned community that has two different community management companies?  This is a consistent challenge for many homeowners living in multiple managed communities.  

Are pot bellied pigs considered family pets? What about pythons? Explore the complexities these questions raise and others in the following article.