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A Minnesota Guide to Sighting and Fighting Mold
A Minnesota Guide to Sighting and Fighting Mold
Aug 31, 2020
The bane of every homeowner: unsightly, unsanitary, and unbecoming sight of mold. As Minnesotans, we experience intense rain in summer months and fast thaws in the spring, both of which can lead to extra moisture in and around our homes. If you suspect mold in or near your home take into consideration a comprehensive strategy rather than jumping right into the battle. We’ve got the tips you’ll need to get rid and keep mold away.
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Five Landscaping Maintenance Tips to Help Associations Rake-In Curb Appeal and Value
Aug 31, 2020
A lot goes into choosing a community. But for most new residents – 70% according to some surveys there’s one thing that tops the list: curb appeal.
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What Does the Board Secretary Really Do?
Aug 31, 2020
The Board Secretary is responsible for meeting the Association’s legal and financial obligations and maintaining the Association’s records. Depending on the Association’s requirements, some of the following tasks may need to be distributed to other Board Members or it might be necessary to appoint an assistant to the Secretary.
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Tips to Maintain Your Minnesota HOA Finances
Aug 08, 2020
Maintaining the health of your Minnesota community homeowners association’s finances is similar to the way you keep yourself healthy: make good choices, don’t overindulge and exercise good judgement.
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How to Save Energy During a Pandemic
Aug 06, 2020
Energy consumption continues to rise with professionals working from home and schools closed. Here's a few tips on how you can save energy during a pandemic.
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Filling a Vacant Seat on Your Association Board?
Jul 20, 2020
Turnover on a community association board is normal, but it can cause complications. If the process is managed correctly you’ll be back up and running again before you know it. We’ve put together these tips on how to effectively fill a vacant seat. Whether you live in a Minnesota townhome, condominium or single-family community, the steps are the same.
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Taking Control of Pesky Bedbug Problems
Jul 20, 2020
Bedbugs. Just the mention of the word is enough to send most of us screaming and running in the other direction, like third-graders trying to avoid cooties on the playground. But there’s no need to panic.
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Keeping Your Budget Healthy in the Age of COVID-19
Jul 06, 2020
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Top Traits of a Homeowners Association Management Company
Jul 01, 2020
If your townhome association is in the market for a new property management company, you’ve experienced firsthand how overwhelming the process can be. There are many companies to choose from, but how do you know which is right for you?
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Board Basics: How to Conduct a Board Meeting
Board Basics: How to Conduct a Board Meeting
Jul 01, 2020
Community associations operate like a business, which means they must hold regular meetings of their officers (board members) and shareholders (homeowners). So, love ‘em or hate ‘em, board and association meetings are a necessary part of community association governance.