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February 12, 2021
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.
Connecting with Your Community: Communication Best Practices
November 17, 2021
Managing package deliveries has become a necessity for condo associations and as the holidays arrive it's more important than ever to be organized for the onslaught deliveries. Check out our tips for managing packages during this busy time of year.
Managing Package Deliveries During the Holiday Season
October 27, 2021
For board members, special assessments are typically unwelcome necessities. They are primarily needed because reserves have been underfunded and must be supplemented to pay for large capital projects such as replacing roofs or mechanical equipment.
Association Special Assessments: How to Avoid Them
October 06, 2021
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.
Association Reserve Funding Strategies: Ensuring Your Budget's Success
August 21, 2021
One of the most challenging aspects of being on the board of your homeowners association (HOA) can be running board meetings. It’s not always easy to keep everyone tuned into the business at hand. In addition, you have to manage the inevitable disagreements among board members. How do you keep these meetings running smoothly?

 
Five Steps to Better HOA Board Meetings
August 21, 2021
Associations need rules to keep order, but if they’re taken too far or aren’t consistently and fairly enforced, things can get nasty. By establishing a solid set of rules, your board and property manager will have an easier time enforcing them; make them clear and communicate them regularly with residents and the job of enforcement should be even easier.
How To Create Good Rules for Your Homeowners Association
August 21, 2021
When you purchase home in a community association, you are automatically a member of that association. As a result, you’re required to share in the costs of maintaining and operating the association and everything that makes the community great, like all the common areas and amenities and shared services.
HOA Fees - What are they and what do they cover?
August 06, 2021
Comprehensive training gives your property manager the tools they need to support your board and resident needs, while creating operational successes.
Effective Training: The Development of a Successful Property Manager
July 30, 2021
It takes a lot to build a great community. You need committed residents, a dedicated board of directors and a clear understanding of everybody's roles and responsibilities.
Five Essential People on Your Association Board
July 06, 2021
HOA Insurance isn't a luxury; it's a necessity, and not just because it protects your home against damage or theft. Does your board know how to get the best coverage for your community?
Insurance Basics for Minnesota Homeowners Associations
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