Benchmarking Guide

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Use The Benchmarking Guide to compare your condo or community association’s expenses to similar communities in the market.

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Board Member Education

Search our archives to read articles about the topics that matter most to you: budgeting, communication, insurance, preventive maintenance, building community and more!

August 06, 2021
The quality of board communication will impact your community association, and high caliber communication can elevate the quality of relationships with members. Learn key tips to mastering this communication!
The 5 Keys to Effective Board Communication
August 06, 2021
Discover how your community’s vision ties into both creating and enforcing policies among your residents and homeowners.
Does My Community Need a Clear Vision to Drive Policies and Compliance?
August 02, 2021
Learn what it takes to be an effective condominium or community association board, from defining a vision and maintaining open communication to understanding your fiduciary duty.
7 Key Functions of an Effective Community Association Board
August 02, 2021
Learn what it takes to be an effective condominium or community association board, from defining a vision and maintaining open communication to understanding your fiduciary duty.
7 Key Functions of an Effective Community Association Board
July 29, 2021
What Is a Community Vision and Why Is Having One So Important
July 27, 2021
People are moving into the southeast U.S., placing an increased demand on condominium and homeowners associations. Learn best practices for managing this influx of residents and meeting expectations in service, amenities and lifestyle, and resident events.
Meeting Service Delivery and Lifestyle Expectations
July 13, 2021
A property manager’s role is a unique one; it requires answering the needs of residents, while supporting the association’s board and working to ensure your community’s operational success.
The Development of a Successful Property Manager
June 14, 2021
Ask the Experts: Addressing the Labor Shortage, presents best practices for addressing staffing challenges by a panel of experts.
Addressing the Labor Shortage
June 07, 2021
Your fiduciary responsibility is the most important commitment to fellow homeowners. Learn cost containment strategies that can save your association money.
Stop! Before You Raise Assessment Fees, Consider These Cost Containment Strategies
May 20, 2021
What can you do to ensure that your board meetings are well run? Follow these best practices to keep your board meetings on track.
Board Meeting Basics for Board Members
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Governance

Ask the Experts Recording: Creating and Enforcing Solid Policy in This New Climate
Budget & Assessments

Ask the Experts Recording: The Path to a Great Reserve Study

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