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Are You a Snowbird Heading South for the Winter? Learn How to Prepare Before Flying the Coop!
Oct 09, 2018
Do you escape to warmer weather down south once there’s a chill in the air and the leaves start to turn? If you’re a snowbird (or Winter Texan!), you need to know how to protect your home up north while basking in the southern sunshine
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5 Ways to Encourage a Sense of (the Larger) Community in Your Association
Sep 28, 2018
Your association doesn’t function in a vacuum. It’s part of a larger community. Having members actively engaged in your town or city is good for the association and adds to residents’ sense of community. Find out what your board can do to encourage residents to get more involved in their larger community.
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Community awareness means looking out for your neighbors
Community Awareness: Protect Your Neighbors by Tuning Into Their Routines
Sep 18, 2018
There’s a big difference between being a busybody and having a general awareness of your neighbors’ regular activities. Knowing their routines enables you to quickly realize when something is awry, especially for residents who live alone. And in a true emergency, that awareness could literally save a life.
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The 7 Secrets to Combat Committee Chaos
The 7 Secrets to Combat Committee Chaos
Sep 13, 2018
Community committees are a great way to involve more residents in the activities of their homeowner association, help ensure the rules and regulations of the association are followed, and help lighten the workload of volunteer board members. Some common committees include beautification, architectural, landscaping and grievance committee. At their best, committees are finely tuned engines for getting things done in your community. When there is a breakdown or discord, they’re agents of confusion, wreaking havoc on progress and operating as the figurative wrecking balls for a few overbearing committee members.
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How to Organize Events That Feed Your Association’s Community Spirit
How to Organize Events That Feed Your Association’s Community Spirit
Aug 16, 2018
Want your events to bring residents closer? Everyone loves a well-planned event, and the residents in your community association are no exception. Follow these tips for creating memorable events in your community association.
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5 Steps to Increase Resident Engagement in Your Community Association
5 Steps to Increase Resident Engagement in Your Community Association
Jul 26, 2018
In many community associations, residents lack interest in getting involved. Getting residents to attend meetings, volunteer on committees or help run events can be like pulling teeth for many boards. Turn that around with these 5 simple steps.
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Social Media Strategy
All You Need to Know About Using Social Media to Build Community
Jul 23, 2018
Social media can be a phenomenal marketing and communications tool for your community association! It’s a great way to inform residents, keep them connected and strengthen their loyalty. But you need to put a strategy behind your community’s social media presence.
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How to Get the HOA Board Training You Need to Be a Successful Community Leader
How to get the HOA board training you need to be a successful community leader
Jul 20, 2018
To be an effective board member you need the right training. Learn how to get the training you need to successfully govern your community association.
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Why is Clear Vision Step 1 to Community Engagement?
Why is Clear Vision Step 1 to Community Engagement?
Jul 17, 2018
What do you want your community to be? You need to know to be able to best engage your residents. Learn why vision and engagement go together.
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How to Host an Annual Meeting Your Homeowners Will WANT to Attend
How to Host an Annual Meeting Your Homeowners Will WANT to Attend
Jul 12, 2018
Annual meetings don't have to be boring! Learn how your community association board can entice your homeowners into attending with easy tips.
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Why Millennials Matter to the Future of Your Association
Why Millennials Matter to the Future of Your Association
Jul 01, 2018
Millennials are the fastest growing group of home buyers in the US. Learn why you need to get this important demographic involved in your association today.
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5 Ways Your Board Can Improve Communications
5 Ways Your Board Can Improve Communications
Jun 27, 2018
How well your board communicates has a tremendous impact on your community association. Great communication can lead to better relationships with residents – both homeowners and renters – and helps build a stronger sense of community.