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Having an integrated plan is the key to proactively addressing your property's maintenance needs. Here are six things you need to do for an effective preventive maintenance plan.

As Minnesotans anticipate spending the winter months knee-deep in snow, it's likely that some residents in your homeowners association (HOA) are anticipating spending their winter in a warmer climate.

Burst heating pipes are an unwanted but common occurrence during colder weather. The damage caused by the endless supply of water can be significant. Learn how to avoid a big headache and prevent pipes from freezing.

HOA policies should be fair and easy for community members to follow. But how do you ensure that's the case? Ahead of introducing a new policy ask these five questions.

Most of us send dozens of emails a day between professional and personal communication. As a board member it's important to learn best practices to avoid making critical mistakes when sending emails about important HOA business.

Being on the board of your homeowners association (HOA) is not an easy job. No matter what your level of experience, mistakes can happen. Learn the seven common mistakes board members make and how you can avoid them.

From creation to enforcement, the key to effective and reasonable rules is communication every step of the way. When owners and residents understand why the association has certain rules and what the benefit of them are, it leads to happier residents. Not to mention a stronger community.

Effective HOA board meetings are an important part of running a successful community association. There are a number of intricacies to running these meetings and whether you're a new or seasoned board member it's important to keep them in mind along with best practices.

An HOA board is tasked with a number of crucial tasks that need to be performed throughout the course of the year. But with so much to do, where should you start? In this article we breakdown the critical tasks a board must perform.

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.