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Making HOA rules
11 do’s and don'ts of making HOA rules
Oct 21, 2014They say that good fences make good neighbors. Rules can work the same way – putting the right parameters in place can help keep everyone happy. Too few rules result in anarchy, and too many rules start to feel onerous to residents.
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Five Ways Today’s Active Adults Spend their Days Differently
Five Ways Today’s Active Adults Spend their Days Differently
Oct 20, 2014It’s no secret that active adult communities are changing. With shifting demographics and lifestyles, gone are the days of sequestered neighborhoods in the far-flung suburbs dominated by golf culture.
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Neatly organized closet with hanging clothes
Five Winter Organization Tips
Oct 17, 2014Winter’s coming, and with colder temperatures comes something that isn’t cool at all: disorganized closets and cluttered winter gear. -
Bulk supply of dishwashing liquid
How to Save with Bulk Buying Strategies
Oct 15, 2014As consumers, we’re familiar with saving money by purchasing products like food and household goods in bulk. But, can this same savings model be applied to the purchases and operational costs of a homeowner association (HOA), condominium or community association? -
An older couple in an active adult community sitting on a bench after a bike ride next to bikes
Four Ways Active Adult Communities Are Changing
Oct 06, 2014Mention the phrase “active adult communities” and a few images probably spring to mind. But whatever you’re thinking (and we’re guessing it involves golf carts), the reality is actually a lot more diverse. -
Lightbulb with green grass and dirt with a plant inside of it
Put an Energy Saving Program Together for a Multifamily Property
Oct 02, 2014Many HOAs and community associations would like to save energy and energy spending, but they think that putting an energy management plan into place for their multifamily property is difficult to accomplish. FS Energy's Chris Normandeau explains some basic, easy-to-do steps that can make a real impact on an association's energy usage and budget. -
Six organization tips for your company's paperwork
Six Organization Tips for Your Association’s Paperwork
Sep 25, 2014Let’s face it: nobody puts “organizing paperwork” at the top of his or her favorite-things-to-do list. But maintaining good records is essential to the critical functions of your homeowner association (HOA), and following a system of organization can streamline your operations by increasing efficiency, providing transparency and preserving a history of communication. -
Mother and daughter looking at each other adoringly
Three Things to Remember About Life with Your Aging Parent
Sep 18, 2014As our parents age, we are fortunate to enjoy an ever-evolving relationship with them. With time comes perspective, and with that perspective comes a new way for adults to relate with their parents. -
Businessman's hands over speadsheets while explaining ways to maintain financial fitness to his colleague
Four Ways to Maintain Your HOA’s Financial Fitness
Sep 12, 2014Keeping your homeowner association (HOA) or community association’s finances healthy works the same way as staying physically fit: don’t overindulge and make smart choices. And the upside is that the only thing you’ll have to exercise is good judgment. Here are some tips to help you do just that. -
Becoming a community association manager
Reasons to become a community association manager
Sep 10, 2014Community association management is an industry filled with diversity. You'll find people from all walks of life who have chosen it as a career path, and all for their own personal reasons. What is the one commonality? It's easy to love what they do! -
Increasing HOA Volunteerism By Effectively Engaging Homeowners
Increasing HOA Volunteerism By Effectively Engaging Homeowners
Sep 03, 2014Regardless of the size of your community, or where it’s located, there is always one thing that every community association board and committee needs: resident volunteers. Unfortunately, however, volunteers are often a scarce resource. -
Mother fixing her children up before they head back to school
4 Back To School Tips to Keep Parents Sane and Kids Happy
Sep 02, 2014As a parent, you know what back to school means. It’s more than a change in your schedule -- it’s a change in your whole reality. Rushing out the door. Blasting through the homework. Making second trips back to the house for forgotten lunch boxes, book order money or scarves.