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Effective committees help lighten the load for board members. Learn how to set up and manage committees to leverage association engagement for maximum impact.

Discover some things that your management company should be doing to maximize your operating budget and keep your association fiscally fit.

We all make mistakes, it happens. Here are a few suggestions to help you avoid common board member missteps.

As the days and weeks pass, and residents of your condominium or HOA are asked to stay home, it's more important than ever to help your community stay fit and active!

A weekend or vacation getaway may turn out to be a good long-term investment, but it's important to do a little research first. Consider these five factors before you commit.

A dedicated board of directors, engaged residents and a clear understanding of all roles and responsibilities are just a few critical ingredients for a thriving community.

A proper budget is the cornerstone of any business, and a condominium or homeowners association is no exception. Budget season is here, and boards are in high gear planning.

In Georgia, many communities enjoy their swimming pool amenities. it is important that you make sure your pool is in compliance with state and local regulations and ordinances.

Your fiduciary responsibility is the most important commitment to fellow homeowners. Learn cost containment strategies that can save your association money.

All associations are led by a Board of Directors. The Board is generally comprised of homeowners elected by their peers to serve the residents of the community and make decisions in their best interests.

The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting unique challenges to shaping a solid 2021 budget. Is your association budget on target to meet your short-term goals and help achieve your long-term vision?

When your association has to invest in its property, whether for repairs or a new construction project, the financing for that work must be considered as carefully as the work itself.

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.

Are you considering volunteering to serve as the president of the board for your homeowner or condominium association? Here's what the position entails.

Elections play a critical role in ensuring that community associations work. The Georgia Nonprofit Corporate Code and most community governing documents require that the association hold an Annual Meeting where an election is an essential element.

As a Board member, you are familiar with the great things your association does for your community. Some times legislators charged with creating policies and laws that directly affect associations have very little knowledge of their inner workings.

Tornadoes are fearsome because of their unpredictable nature. They can strike at any time of year and almost any place. Here's how to stay prepared!

A successful capital improvement project requires a lot of planning to ensure that things go as smoothly as possible. Does your community know where to start?

In your community association, it's important to identify people who have leadership potential and train them for the eventuality of being in charge.

Every board of directors needs a great secretary and is required, by law to maintain certain records. The secretary is responsible for maintaining those accurately, including meeting minutes, bylaws and membership records.

Learn ways your association can offset the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia is fortunate to have milder winters than much of the United States, but summer is still the most wonderful time of year for a lot of people. Of course, a lot of folks take that opportunity to travel.

Fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing and other refreshing water sports are a key part of summertime in Georgia. Georgians have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the water throughout the summer months.

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