Bridging the Generation Gap
Tools for Effective Multigenerational Communication Communication is becoming ever more complicated and obscure as technology evolves. E-mails have replaced telephone...
Read moreBudgets, Reserve Studies, and the Board’s Obligation to Maintain Common Areas
The preparation of the Association’s annual budget and updated reserve study are critical tasks to ensure the proper funding...
Read moreCompetitive Bidding: Slow Down and Do it Right the First Time Give yourself the time to effectively bid Association work
When does an Association common area repair, capital improvement or maintenance contract need to go out to competitive bid?...
Read moreBetter to submit to review process
I recently moved into a new community and I am in the process of working with landscape architects to...
Read moreUnderstanding HOA decisions
Dr. HOA, After nearly 20 years with the same management company, and the same manager at our clubhouse, our association’s...
Read moreHow to find the right managers for your HOA
Dr. HOA, After nearly seven years with our current management company, our HOA is in the process of looking for...
Read moreA few tips for how to look at a prospective HOA
DR. HOA, I am in the market to purchase my first condominium, and I am nervous after hearing horror stories...
Read moreDealing with maintenance issues in HOAs
Dr. HOA, I live in a townhome community, and for the past eight years, my HOA has failed to maintain...
Read moreMake sure your HOA properly vets vendors/contractors
Dr. HOA, I recently joined the board of directors for my condominium association after the implementation of a hefty special...
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