Architectural Modifications: Understanding HOA Backyard Rules
When residing within a Homeowners Association (HOA), homeowners commit to following specific property rules, particularly those concerning backyard changes. Many residents hope to personalize their outdoor areas, but strict HOA guidelines can limit these aspirations. This article explores common questions about HOA backyard rules and details the steps for requesting changes to your home's exterior. […]
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Understanding Community Financials & Strengthening Them
Analyzing the financial standing of a homeowner’s association (HOA) is crucial for understanding whether the association is managing its fees effectively and planning its budget wisely. Maintaining a solid budget is essential for an HOA board member to ensure the community remains appealing. Without a well-planned budget, funds for preventative maintenance, reserves, and community events […]
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Try 3 Simple Steps to Conserve Energy and Save Money This Winter
As the cold months settle in, many individuals feel the chill not only from the dropping temperatures but also from the rising energy bills. Keeping homes cozy and bright during winter can drain finances, and homeowners associations (HOAs) or condo and community groups face similar challenges, often incurring higher expenses to ensure communal spaces remain […]
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Trends in Amenity Planning and Design for Lifestyle Communities
Amenities play a crucial role in the decision-making process for potential homebuyers in lifestyle communities, whether they cater to active adults or multi-generational groups. These amenities significantly impact how satisfied current homeowners are. Communities that fail to meet these expectations or do not plan their amenities according to consumer interests can suffer in terms of […]
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How to Secure the Best Property Management Service
How can a community get top-notch property management service? This question frequently puzzles community associations. Many self-managed associations feel they can't afford professional property management to oversee their operations, assets, finances, common areas, and other daily activities. Yet, a professional property management company is often an indispensable resource for many communities. *Setting Expectations for Community […]
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Top 7 Community Amenities Residents Desire
As homeowner associations grow in popularity, the demand for diverse community amenities is increasing, especially within luxury neighborhoods, where high-end services and lifestyle programs play a vital role in everyday living. This trend highlights the importance for communities to continuously rethink their amenity offerings and how these affect the residents' quality of life. *What Makes […]
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Tips to Transform Your Rooftop
Elevating the appeal of a high-rise property begins at its highest point—the rooftop. This space can be transformed into an imaginative and enjoyable area, significantly boosting property values while creating a communal spot for relaxation and socialization. An impressive rooftop can infuse a sense of resort-style living into any high-rise setting. […]
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Organizing a Community Recycling Program for Your Homeowners Association
Is your community thinking about starting a recycling initiative? Excellent idea! Recycling brings numerous benefits, such as conserving energy, saving water, preserving natural resources, reducing air pollution, and freeing up landfill space. Plus, it can also offer economic advantages by cutting down on the costs associated with waste management, like collection and transportation. If you're […]
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Tips to Help Your HOA Prepare for Winter
As the chill begins to settle in, leaves are falling, and holiday decorations are making their way into stores, it's clear that winter is fast approaching. For homeowners associations in regions where winter weaves its wintry spell, it's essential to get ready for the cold weather. Is your community set to face the frosty months […]
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Implementing a No-Smoking Policy in Your Building
The harmful effects of smoking and secondhand smoke are well-documented, with tobacco use being a leading cause of illness and preventable death in the U.S. and Canada. Beyond personal health implications, smoking poses risks to buildings by increasing fire hazards, potential property damage, insurance costs, and legal liabilities. Residents often complain about secondhand smoke seeping […]
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