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Community Risk Mitigation Management During the Holidays
Dec 07, 2021
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?
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Association Special Assessments: How to Avoid Them
Oct 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.
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minnesota hoa reserves
Minnesota association reserve funding strategies for budget success
Oct 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.
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Five Steps to Better HOA Board Meetings & HOA Board Meeting Protocol
Aug 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?
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rules for homeowner associations
Rules for homeowner associations: Creation, enforcement, and more
Aug 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.
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Effective Training: The Development of a Successful Property Manager
Aug 06, 2021
Comprehensive training gives your property manager the tools they need to support your board and resident needs, while creating operational successes.
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Duties of HOA board members
Duties of HOA board members
Jul 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.
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Asphalt & Concrete Maintenance with Truseal America
Asphalt & Concrete Maintenance with Truseal America
Jun 16, 2021
There are many important benefits to sealcoating your asphalt driveway or parking lot; protection from the elements, improved appearance, faster snowmelt and protection from caustic chemicals.
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Downtown Minneapolis Skyline in Spring
Getting Your Building’s Spring Cleaning Started
Mar 19, 2021
The spring season is a time for renewal and a fresh look, so being able to properly landscape around the building is of utmost importance.
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9 Ways to Foster Enhanced Communications on Your Community Board
Mar 04, 2021
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.