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Your vendors are a critical part of your community’s emergency planning for any kind of hurricane or storm. Are you on the same page before, during and after a storm?

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.

Reserve studies are vital to the success of your association, which is why partnering with the right reserve study firm is critical. Here are some tips to help you find a reserve study firm.

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

Elections are a big part of what makes our community associations work. Learn the important details concerning elections, and the intricacies of the process.

There are a number of strategies you can implement to keep your committees engaged and get the most out of your valuable volunteers.

Do you want to serve as the president of your community association board? A well-informed president who embraces skills and responsibilities that come with that role is critical!

Deciding to hire a property management firm rarely comes easy, but with the changing times Boards are finding it to be not only a wise decision, but the best decision, for all parties involved.

A good board of directors -- partnered with the right community association management company -- is essential to the health and well-being of any community association. And although each member’s input is valuable, there are a few key people on any board that make up its community’s “dream team.”

The profession of community management goes back about 50 years making significant strides, as have the communities who benefit from having professional, skilled teams managing their property.

Joining a homeowners committee is a great way to help your association and allows you to work collaboratively with other residents; truly getting to know your neighbors.

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

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.

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.