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How to increase the annual budget while making your condominium more bike friendly

Would you consider your condominium to be bike friendly? If you’re not a cyclist, you may have not given this question much thought before.      Download our free bike rack lease template      But bikes have become increasingly popular, especially in high-density areas. In fact, this trend is significant enough that some developers have prioritized […]

Community association trends: What’s changed in 6 years

Governed communities are getting harder to avoid. Homeowners associations account for more than 30% of the U.S. housing stock, reports the Foundation for Community Association Research, and that number will continue to rise as the Foundation predicts developers will form more than 3,000 HOAs in 2024. Considering more Americans will be living in governed communities, […]

Is it possible to own an electric car if you live in a condo or apartment?

While we still don’t have flying cars, we do have vehicles that can operate without gasoline. Tesla EVs look and sound futuristic, and even if they can’t fly, they are working on self-driving capabilities.   It’s not just Tesla that is delivering cool resource-conscious vehicles to the public. Big car companies like Ford and Volkswagen […]

Technology innovations in high-rise condominiums

Condominium communities across North America are experiencing a myriad of financial challenges. The cost of everything, including insurance, water, electricity, and labor, is up by a lot. Furthermore, new legislation regarding reserve funding and energy use is adding additional pressure on U.S. condominiums.    In order to keep up, boards and managers are exploring several […]

HOA board responsibilities

Until you serve as a board member, it’s hard to comprehend just how much these volunteers are expected to do. While we will stick to the “basics” or core responsibilities, we also appreciate that there are dozens of little things board members do that go unnoticed. So thank you all for putting so much work […]

5 proven ways to reduce HOA violations

What’s better than having a highly effective violation management system? Not having to deal with violations at all. Realistically, most HOAs will log a few violations each week, but that’s to be expected. People make mistakes, and from time to time, they might forget about a rule. Table of contents While it’s not possible to […]

Top 5 POA management software: A comprehensive guide – 2024

POAs (property owners associations) are sometimes confused with HOAs (homeowners associations), but they do share similarities despite their differences. For example, both types of communities strive to provide owners with a positive, productive environment, and both operate better if there are clear objectives, rules and processes in place. Just like HOAs, POAs have boards to […]

Answers to 10 common questions about POAs

If you’ve ever looked up information about a property owners association (POA), you might have seen the term being used interchangeably with HOA (homeowner association). While there are some similarities, POAs and HOAs are not the same thing.     Table of contents     What is a POA, anyway? A POA is an organization that governs […]

HOA summer fun: Keeping activities enjoyable and safe

Summer brings out the best in people. The warm weather and long days make outdoor activities far more attractive, and make burgers, hotdogs and corn taste better. Once Memorial Day hits, many HOAs witness a renewed energy in their communities.  Owners hang out by the pool, prepare dinner on the grill, or work up a […]

HOAs and golf courses

Imagine living 10 minutes away from your favorite golf course. Not only could you sleep in a little bit later if you have an early tee time, but you could probably play multiple rounds in a single day.  Plus, there won’t be any debate about who will be hosting weekend get-togethers. Your friends will happily […]

HOAs and political signs

Few things divide a community the way politics do, and considering 2024 is a U.S. presidential election year, HOAs might already be thinking about strategies to minimize conflicts between neighbors.     Download our free political sign policy template     Signage policies, and in this specific case, political yard sign policies, can help to ease tensions […]

10 Essential Cybersecurity Practices for HOAs

Did you know that 75 percent of Americans worry about cybercrime relating to having their personal, credit card and financial information stolen by computer hackers? Interestingly, HOAs collect personally identifiable information (PII) from members and sometimes even visitors, for the purpose of operating the community. Data collected could include: The challenge then becomes, if as […]

Water damage in condo buildings

The irony. Your condo building stretches 20 storeys high, but it took less than 20 minutes for your floor to be engulfed by water.   When a pipe bursts in a condo building, it doesn’t take long for the water to fill up hallways, stairwells and individual units. The incident may end quickly, but the […]

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