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Your board's strength lies in the diversity of its members and their different points of view, but this can also present challenges. Learn how to establish clear Florida board meeting rules!

A board secretary has many responsibilities. Read more on the essential duties that comprise a secretary's scope of obligations.

Nothing says a healthy community like full homes/units and bustling activity in common areas. Painting a pretty picture of a dynamic community to potential buyers takes minimal effort on the part of the board.

Board members benefit from taking continued education courses. Take a moment to read about the particular advantages that can be obtained.

Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more!

The holidays are a time of joy, cheer, softly twinkling lights and tasteful wreaths, but holiday decorations mean different things to different people. Learn four ways to manage this!

It takes dedication to your community to want to run for the board of your association. Common mistakes that board members make can be addressed quickly and avoided!

Voting in Florida community associations - is there an app for that? Advances in technology have made it easier, and Boards that desire to leverage that, can utilize electronic voting in their communities.

Conflicts of interests tend to rear their ugly heads when someone is in a position of power. As a board or committee member, your decision must be in the best interest of the association.

Having a great board of directors to lead the way for a community association is vital to its future well-being. How can future board members be prepared to take the reins?

Communities flourish with dedicated volunteers. Here are ways to encourage homeowners to get involved and create a positive environment as volunteers.

As a board member you know the importance of making rules. The key to association policy making is that rules be clear, sensible and clearly communicated to residents.

The number of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on the road is quickly growing, which means the need for conveniently located battery charging stations is also on the rise. What does this mean for your association?

The Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt made their debut as the first US mass-market plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) more than five years ago. Nearly half a million have jumped on the PEV bandwagon. What does this mean for community associations?

Board members can be overly burdened and become burned out. Working with a quality property management company can help ease your board burden. Learn how.

Does your onsite property management staff know policies and procedures, and their individual roles when a storm is on the horizon?

Master-planned communities are large-scale developments with a variety of amenities that clearly separate them from a standard housing subdivision. The focus is on providing its residents with a certain level of convenience, lifestyle and quality of life.

Association boards strive for a property of residents brimming with community spirit. A tightly knit community can be the product of following just a few simple steps.

In an age where technology is king and telecommuting has become commonplace, more and more people are setting up home offices and running businesses out of their homes. Although it sounds like an innocent enough scenario, the fact of the matter is that not all businesses are alike. Heavy foot traffic through a managed community can create friction between residents and Boards.

Your budget should be a tool to move your community to action, and as such, it is important to follow some guidelines. Below are eight tips for preparing a budget that works.

Like any successful marriage, or any partnership for that matter, the relationship between a board of directors and its community association management company hinges on good communication and strong collaborative skills. What can one expect when both groups possessing these qualities get together?

Your association does great things for the residents of your community, but not everyone is aware of these benefits. Sometimes legislators tasked with creating policies and laws for communities, have little knowledge of their inner workings.

Choosing a vendor is a decision that should only be made once you're re sure you've done your research. Here's a list of reasons why it makes more sense to go with a top-level vendor...even if it costs a little more.

For many Boards, deciding to hire a property management firm is the right move. Read the four factors to consider when making your decision!