-
Active Shooter Training: What Should Your Community Do?
Active Shooter Training: What Should Your Community Do?
Nov 08, 2017More than 1.4 million Americans have been killed by gunfire since 1968. Many of those shootings were accidental; some were suicides; some were at the hands of law enforcement officers in the line of duty. But many were not. Mass shootings, meaning that at least three people were killed by gunfire, have become an almost daily occurrence in the United States, with instances increasing each year since 2000, and many instances becoming more deadly. Thankfully, incidents of violence in community associations are rare, but unfortunately, they do occur.
-
HOA Balance Sheet Explained: Why you should understand them
HOA Balance Sheet Explained: Why you should understand them
Oct 30, 2017The chief responsibility of a community association board member is to preserve, protect and enhance the community. That includes, above all else, its financial health. But you can’t affect the financial health of your community if you don’t understand where it is when you join the board. Balance sheets are the best tool for gaining that basic understanding. -
Why Does Our Association Need an Annual Insurance Review?
Why Does Our Association Need an Annual Insurance Review?
Oct 12, 2017You know that your association needs to have the right insurance coverage in place. So you have property coverage, liability insurance, workers’ compensation, directors and officers (D&O) and an umbrella policy in place. Premiums are paid regularly and on time. Did you know that’s not enough? -
Preventing Community Association Fraud: Part Two – Your Property Management Company’s Role
Preventing Community Association Fraud: Part Two – Your Property Management Company’s Role
Oct 09, 2017Fraud can strike just about any association – even one that is professionally managed – regardless of how small or large your community may be. However, a good property management company will have checks and balances and other security measures in place to help reduce the risk. -
Preventing Community Association Fraud: Part One – The Board’s Role
Preventing Community Association Fraud: Part One – The Board’s Role
Oct 05, 2017As a homeowner who lives in an association, you put a lot of trust in the people designated to manage your association’s money. So it can come as quite a shock if you discover that one of those people has been stealing from your association’s funds. Fraud can leave you and your neighbors feeling betrayed and vulnerable. -
What to consider when planning an association budget
What to consider when planning an association budget
Sep 22, 2017Read on for more about how to best complete your next annual association budget, a budget that will enhance your property values and improve your residents’ lives. -
After the Storms: A Harvey and Irma Update from Our CEO
After the Storms: A Harvey and Irma Update from Our CEO
Sep 21, 2017We have a very long road to recovery ahead for both Texas and Florida, for those of us affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. In the aftermath of the storms, there are tangible examples of our industry leadership, and in particular, why our ability to immediately leverage the depth of resources we have at our disposal is such a powerful differentiator for us. Here are a few examples of how we leveraged our resources, organization-wide, to ensure seamless service delivery for our clients. -
How Can We Improve Our Association’s Financial Stability?
How Can We Improve Our Association’s Financial Stability?
Sep 19, 2017There’s a lot to love about living in a community with a homeowners association (HOA). The amenities. The sense of belonging. The high aesthetic standards. But none of that happens without stable finances. With that in mind, here’s the bottom line on financial best practices for your HOA. -
Why transparency matters in communicating your association budget
Why transparency matters in communicating your association budget
Sep 14, 2017There's an entire process to creating, implementing, & communicating your association budget. Learn more about how to simplify this process. -
How to Plan an Effective Budget for a Community Association
Here's How to Plan an Effective Association Budget for Your Community
Aug 29, 2017Preparing your association’s annual budget...it can be a source of stress, but more importantly, it’s a valuable opportunity to ensure the financial well-being of both your association and homeowners. Proper association management hinges on this financial tool for both short-term and long-term planning, so it’s important to follow some guidelines. -
How to Boost Your Home’s Value Before You Sell
How to Boost Your Home’s Value Before You Sell
Jun 23, 2017Your home is likely the single largest purchase you will make and your greatest investment. When you sell it, you obviously want to get the greatest return on that investment. A quick Google search will serve up dozens of articles on the things you can and should do to make the most of your home’s value before you sell. A lot of them have great advice – but there are some things we’d like you to consider as well when looking at what will enhance your property values. -
Why Your Community Must Plan for Emergency Communication and Training
Why Your Community Must Plan for Emergency Communication and Training
Jun 22, 2017Whether you live in a high-rise condominium in Chicago, a homeowners association (HOA) in Houston or an active adult community in Las Vegas, emergencies can happen. Do you think your residents would know where to go or whom to contact in an emergency situation? Does your onsite staff know what to do to protect residents and the community’s property in the event of a major storm like a hurricane, tornado or severe blizzard? How well would they handle a flood, a fire or a violent outbreak?