Preventative vs preventive maintenance: What your building should know

For board members, special assessments are typically unwelcome necessities. They are primarily needed when the association’s reserves are not sufficient to pay for large capital projects such as replacing roofs or mechanical equipment.

As a board member, one of your top responsibilities is to maintain and improve your community’s physical property. But it can be tricky to budget for new amenities like a dog park or gate houses, or shared, common-area assets that will need to be replaced or upgraded years down the line such as roofing or building facades.

Comprehensive training gives your property manager the tools they need to support your board and resident needs, while creating operational successes.

When your community needs to bring a new manager on board, expert guidance from your property management company will make the process smooth.

As community managers begin inspection, they note the necessary repairs for winter damage as they make their rounds through the community.

As any board member knows, it can be stressful to work on your annual HOA budget. However, it also provides the opportunity to ensure your community's financial health. These nine tips will help you create an HOA budget that keeps your community on track.

Your role as a board member involves a lot of communications. Whether it’s speaking with a board member or drafting up and email, you may be looking to learn or refine some communications skills.

Effective communication fosters better relationships among board members, your residents and property management company, and keeps all parties well informed. Here are the 4 components of a successful communication plan that create effective outreach to all members of your community.

Asessing a new management company takes a few steps. Do it right with our list of best practices for hiring a property management firm.

When your association's budget is tight, saving even a few hundred dollars is welcome. But what if you could save thousands? Read these tips to improve your association's financial fitness and help you get the most bang for your buck.