There are a few ways you can help increase safety within your community. Some of these things residents can do themselves while others will require the approval of the HOA board. One of the first things you may want to do is ask if a police... (Read More)

When a new member joins your home owner's association, you want them to feel welcome. This ensures they're accepted into the community and may even boost retention rates. You can use digital or physical avenues for welcoming new homeowners. If... (Read More)

Anytime you gather with the HOA board, there's a risk the meeting will go off target and run too long. The problem with this is that it not only wastes everyone's time, but it also isn't productive. When we go off on tangents, it takes us away from... (Read More)

The fair treatment of HOA community members is not only ethical, it can help you avoid legal trouble. When rules are enforced differently for some members but not others, it can create tension and dissatisfaction. Some members may become so... (Read More)

We know that communication can often be one of the top challenges for HOA boards. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to improve communication in an HOA, not just between the board members but also the whole community. There are various things... (Read More)

Security cameras can be a great way to deter crime and identify perpetrators. It's no wonder why so many businesses and homeowners decide to invest in them. But the situation can get a little trickier when it comes to an HOA. While cameras can help... (Read More)

There are several traits that make for a great HOA board member. In previous blogs, we've discussed the importance of empathy and the ability to delegate. Here, we'd like to talk about adaptability. Being able to adapt is a useful and important... (Read More)

Planning an event is hard work. Not only do you need to finalize all the little details, but you need to make sure you stay within budget, have enough help to run the event, and promote it as well. It's not something that should be done on a... (Read More)

Mistakes happen. But some can be costly, especially when you're a member of an HOA board. To help avoid them, we've listed some of the most common ones below. 1. Choosing a vendor without considering your options A vendor needs to be chosen... (Read More)

When you're on an HOA board, you'll have decisions to make. And your decisions won't just affect you. They'll impact everyone in the community. That's why every decision needs to be handled with care. When it comes to deciding what changes are... (Read More)