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Amenities continue to rank among one of the most important considerations for prospective buyers in both urban and suburban community settings across the country. The pandemic has caused many to re-evaluate and re-prioritize what type of HOA amenities are most important.

Serving as an HOA board president can be an honor, privilege, and something you can take great satisfaction in. We've outlined some of the essential roles and responsibilities of a typical HOA board president. Please understand that each association is different, so the information below is to be used to gain a general understanding.

New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Requirements have come quickly but how do those changes impact Minnesota? Get to know the ins and outs of the new requirements and how your association should respond.

Whether the holiday season is here or just a busy time full of activity, we can become overwhelmed, overtired, and easily distracted, reducing our awareness of potential hazards from theft, injury, or accidents. What can you do to reduce risk over the busy holiday season?

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.

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.

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.

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?

 

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.