Selling Your Home: Preparation Tips to Enhance Appeal and Value
Selling your home is an exciting milestone! Now it's time to roll up your sleeves. To create a compelling presentation for potential buyers, knowing how to effectively prepare your home is key. Here are some strategies to boost your home's charm, inside and out, and turn that "For Sale" sign into "Sold." Before diving in, […]
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Roles and Responsibilities of Community Board Members
Taking on the role of a board member is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your neighbors and foster positive community changes. Many new volunteers, however, enter without much experience, needing to familiarize themselves with community regulations, board duties, and their own role requirements on the go. Although this learning process can be challenging, a […]
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Halloween Safety Tips for Your Family and Community
With October 31 around the corner, children are eagerly anticipating all the candy and costumes that come with Halloween. As they prepare to flood your neighborhood with chants of “trick or treat,” it’s crucial to ensure a safe and fun experience for everyone involved. Here are some practical Halloween safety suggestions to keep your community […]
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Roberts Rules of Order simplified for HOA meetings
For those involved in managing Homeowner Association (HOA) meetings, looking for ways to boost efficiency, considering Robert's Rules of Order can be a game-changer. These meetings are essential for HOA operations, providing a platform for board members to collaborate on community management issues, from maintaining common areas to enhancing facilities. […]
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HOA Reserve Funding Strategies: Ensuring Your Budget's Success
As a board member, one of your key duties is the upkeep and enhancement of your community's physical assets. Planning financially for future amenities, like a dog park or gate houses, and for eventual replacements or updates of common-area features such as roofing or building facades can be challenging. A reserve fund acts as a […]
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Rebuilding a Community After a Hurricane: Five Essential Steps
When a powerful hurricane strikes, it can leave even the most prepared communities grappling with significant devastation. The arrival of a storm like Hurricane Nicole serves as a stark reminder that no matter the precautions, the impact can be severe. The aftermath of a hurricane can inflict both physical and financial damage on any community. […]
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Making High-Rise Living Family-Friendly: How Communities Are Adapting
High-rise living is often associated with the young and the single. Many think of these towering buildings as the preferred homes for couples without children or active retirees. However, times are changing, and families are increasingly being considered ideal residents for these urban spaces. Today, many people are choosing to remain in the city even […]
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Understanding Radon: Essential Tips for a Safer Home
Can you think of a colorless, odorless gas that naturally occurs and presents a threat to health in homes and buildings? If you thought of carbon monoxide, you're correct. But there's another one you should know about: radon. Radon is more frequently present in homes than many people realize. It’s crucial for homeowners to become […]
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Property Manager Duties: Making Staff Changes Smooth with the Right Management Strategy
At some point, every community association will experience a management transition. It's only natural to wish for a stellar manager to remain indefinitely, but in reality, this isn't always possible. Here's the dilemma: A talented manager often seeks career advancement. If the management company promotes them, they may have to move on. Alternatively, if their […]
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Property Management Transitions: Managing Staff Changes with Ease
Community associations inevitably encounter staff changes at some point. While having a fantastic manager is ideal, expecting them to remain indefinitely is unrealistic. Many talented property managers, eager to advance, often look for opportunities to grow within companies that encourage career progression. This ambition might lead to departures, as these individuals move onto higher positions. […]
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