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Resale certificates and packages: What home buyers need to know
We all know that there's a lot of paperwork in the home buying process. If the home you want to buy is in a managed community of any kind, a resale package, including your resale certificate and governing documents, is part of that paperwork. Resale certificates and packages offer transparency about the community and whether or not the sellers are current in their financial obligations to the association. -
Architectural Modifications: What are my HOA backyard rules?
In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions regarding HOA backyard rules as well as steps for requesting an architectural modification to your home. -
Ask the High-Rise Experts: Healthy Building Practices for 2021
Watch our latest high-rise roundtable video to learn which healthy building best practices you should keep in 2021 for your Arizona high-rise. -
What is The Best Pool Heater for Your Community?
Even in the sunny warmth of Florida, water in a swimming pool isn't usually warm enough. Solution? A pool heater. There are several options, each with pros and cons, according to Chris Normandeau, director of FS Energy. -
10 Condo Security Tips
Consider these 10 tips to help make your condominium property secure. A little extra attention can greatly improve safety for the community & residents. -
Why transparency matters in communicating your association budget
There's an entire process to creating, implementing, & communicating your association budget. Learn more about how to simplify this process. -
Vetting Vendors: A Path to Success
Replacing a trusted vendor or finding a new one can be a challenge. How can you have peace of mind that the vendors you’re considering are right for you? Follow the tips below to help screen potential vendors and get the best fit for your association. -
5 Tips for Managing Your HOA Parking Rules Nevada Boards Should Know
As a Nevada community association, how do you address HOA parking violations? Here are five tips to help you manage your policy. -
Mediation? Arbitration? Avoidance?! Best HOA Practices for Resolving Conflict
How do you resolve community conflict, avoid costly and time-intensive litigation and maintain a great resident experience? Use these three methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to keep the peace. -
Association Parking Rules: 6 Questions to Assess Your Policy
How can you ensure that your association’s parking rules are fair and easy to understand and follow? Here are 6 essential questions to ask before you create or enforce parking policies. -
HOA Annual Meetings and Special Meetings FAQs
Meetings serve an important oversight function in developing and maintaining well-run homeowners associations. Confusion can occur in why meetings are called, the types of meetings and the requirements. Read our annual and special meetings FAQs for more details. -
Setting Pet Policies for Your Community: What You Need to Know
Learn how to approach pet policies to ensure that they are respectful, safe and compliant with the law. -
HOA Resale Package 101: What to Know When Joining an HOA
What is a resale package and why is it important? How do you get one and when do you need it? Read this article to learn more! -
How a preventive maintenance plan can prepare your condo for all seasons
Cold weather will soon be upon us, so now is the time to make sure your condominium maintenance program is on track. As brutal as Ontario's winters can be, you certainly don't want to discover a leak in your roof during a heavy snowfall or have a boiler stop working during a record cold spell. -
Renting Your Condominium
When renting your condominium, both owner and tenant have responsibilities under the Condominium Property Act of Alberta (CPA). These are in addition to rights and responsibilities for landlords and tenants covered in the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). -
FAQs for making HOA online payments
Not too long ago, one of the main ways residents in homeowner associations (HOAs) could pay their association fees was with a check, money order, or cash. Fast forward a decade or two later, and paying with a check is inconvenient for many residents who no longer use checkbooks or carry cash—leaving many homeowners wondering how to make an HOA payment online. Luckily, we know how. -
Newsletter Article: Coloring Your Assets
A primer on contracting out paint jobs for common areas. -
Characteristics of a Great Community Association Management Company
If you’re in the market for a community association management company, then chances are there are a lot of questions you’re ready to ask. You want to be sure the company you contract with is experienced, knowledgeable, and equipped to handle the specific needs of your association. Granted, there’s no single set of questions you can ask a firm that will ensure they can meet your particular requirements. But there are a few qualities that you can look for in general. Let’s take a look at them here. -
Budgeting For Success: Managing HOA Dues Increases
Learn strategies board members can implement to contain costs and generate revenue to maintain HOA dues or increase dues if needed. -
How to Protect Our Community Vision with HOA Rules Enforcement
Now that you've crafted a vision for what you want your community to be and created policies to support that vision, how do you enforce those policies? -
Holiday Decorations Do's and Don’ts: HOA Rules For Holiday Decorations
How to establish decorating policies without being a grinch. Keep spirits bright this season for the whole community!