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High-rises
Seven High-Rise Insurance Tips for Associations and Unit Owners
Dec 22, 2016
Many people who live in cities like Phoenix and Scottsdale appreciate the rewards that come with living in a high-rise building. Some of the unique advantages include great amenities, security and even concierge services.
High-rise buildings are also unique when it comes to insurance coverage. Besides the individual policies that unit owners need to have, the building and common areas must be covered as well.
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Cityscape behind a lake and grassy small hills in Phoenix
High-Rise Amenities: What's Hot for Phoenix
Dec 19, 2016
Phoenix high-rise dwellers generally choose to buy their homes because of convenience and location. Amenities can also be a deciding factor in where to buy. However, what’s desirable in amenities is always changing.
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Graphic of calendar with how to create a long-term budget
Budgeting for Your Future: Nine Steps to Make Your HOA Dollars Count
Nov 09, 2016
Another budget season is here once again, and that means that the boards of homeowners associations are busy planning, analyzing—and grinding their teeth. We know that developing your HOA’s annual budget is not an easy task. However, with the guidance offered in the following nine steps, you’ll be able to get through the process more easily—and without needing to visit your dentist.
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Keyboard with red Vote key that a finger is pressing
Electronic Voting in Arizona - What You Should Know
Nov 08, 2016
These days, you can do almost anything online—buy groceries, look for a job or even find love. But what about voting on issues that affect your community?
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Seven Tips for Choosing the Right Reserve Study Firm
Seven Tips for Choosing the Right Reserve Study Firm
Sep 26, 2016
Your reserve fund is an important way for your homeowners association (HOA) to plan and budget for the future. It gives you the financial ability to maintain the quality of your community by funding necessary—and expensive—projects. Rather than covering day-to-day maintenance expenses, a reserve fund is intended to be used for major expenses like roofing, paving and capital improvements (for example, new construction or remodeling).
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Seven Revenue Generating Ideas for Your Community
Seven Revenue Generating Ideas for Your Community
Sep 09, 2016
It happens: Your community gets hit with an unexpected repair cost or rate hike, and you need to generate more revenue. While your goal may be to bring in some cash quickly, it’s important to look at longer-term revenue-generating ideas and options, too.
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Property managers sitting around a table smiling, discussing the lowest insurance policies
HOA Insurance Cost: Getting the Coverage You Need
Sep 08, 2016
Protecting your community with adequate insurance coverage is one of your key responsibilities when you serve on your homeowners’ association (HOA) board of directors. At the same time, you also have a duty to keep down costs so that HOA money can go farther.
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Close up of business man's hand over chart on desk
Financial Health Tips for Your HOA
Aug 05, 2016
Maintaining your HOA’s financial health—just like maintaining your personal health—boils down to moderation and good decision making. Eating one deep-fried blooming onion every once in a while isn’t a problem. Eating three or four several times a week is. Keep your HOA financially fit with these four "health" tips.
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HOA members having a successful meeting
Seven Best Practices for HOA Budgeting
Aug 05, 2016
Do you dread preparing your HOA’s annual budget as much as you dread stepping outside of your Arizona home on a summer afternoon? You’re not alone. For many HOA boards, it’s their least-favorite task. But look at it this way: You’re making sure that your HOA remains financially stable, and that’s an important job.
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Smiling family of four standing in front of their house
Survey Paints a Positive Picture for HOA Board Members
Aug 03, 2016
Being a board member isn’t always easy, but it can be very rewarding when you’ve successfully managed your HOA. So what does success look like for a board of directors?
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Arizona legislature building behind gardens
New Arizona Laws Impact HOAs
Jul 28, 2016
Arizona HOAs, pay attention! As of August 6, 2016, new state laws go into effect that will impact your HOA community. As a board member or a community resident, you’ll want to know more about four of these laws in particular. They deal with short-term rentals, online voting, a grace period extension, and potluck events.
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Young girl sitting in an SUV's open truck next to beach supplies
Four Ways Arizona Residents Can Prep Their Homes for Summer Vacation
Jul 19, 2016
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?