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Rental management. Association management. It's all the same thing, right? Wrong! You need to know the difference between the two.

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

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.

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.

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

The greatest strength of your board is the diverse perspectives of its members, but this can also present the biggest challenges. Creating the right dynamics will help your association board conduct business smoothly and efficiently.

Your community association board members have a lot of responsibilities. One of the most important is to maintain the financial health and stability of the association, and that falls largely on the board treasurer.

What are key ingredients of a great community? Committed residents, a dedicated board and a clear understanding of everyone's roles and responsibilities, and you have the recipe for success.

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

There are many benefits to living in a master-planned community. Master-planned living clearly focuses on offering a certain level of convenience, lifestyle and quality of life.