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Seven Best Practices for HOA Budgeting
Aug 05, 2016
Do you dread preparing your HOA’s annual budget as much as you dread stepping outside of your Arizona home on a summer afternoon? You’re not alone. For many HOA boards, it’s their least-favorite task. But look at it this way: You’re making sure that your HOA remains financially stable, and that’s an important job.
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Financial Health Tips for Your HOA
Aug 05, 2016
Maintaining your HOA’s financial health—just like maintaining your personal health—boils down to moderation and good decision making. Eating one deep-fried blooming onion every once in a while isn’t a problem. Eating three or four several times a week is. Keep your HOA financially fit with these four "health" tips.
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Survey Paints a Positive Picture for HOA Board Members
Aug 03, 2016
Being a board member isn’t always easy, but it can be very rewarding when you’ve successfully managed your HOA. So what does success look like for a board of directors?
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New Arizona Laws Impact HOAs
Jul 28, 2016
Arizona HOAs, pay attention! As of August 6, 2016, new state laws go into effect that will impact your HOA community. As a board member or a community resident, you’ll want to know more about four of these laws in particular. They deal with short-term rentals, online voting, a grace period extension, and potluck events.
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Four Ways Arizona Residents Can Prep Their Homes for Summer Vacation
Jul 19, 2016
With just a few more weeks left before kids go back to school, many residents in your community may be planning last-minute vacations. But as they prepare to escape the scorching Arizona temperatures, are they also getting their homes ready for that upcoming trip?
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How to Select the Right Community Management Company
Jul 18, 2016
If you’re a board member of a Phoenix HOA, or any Arizona community for that matter, you’re used to facing challenges. But oftentimes, these challenges can become overwhelming. That’s why many master-planned and condo communities look to professional community management companies for help.
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national buying power can help arizona's communities
Five Ways National Buying Power Helps Arizona Communities
Jun 20, 2016
The ideal HOA management company not only has local depth but also nationwide breadth. That’s because a firm with a coast-to-coast presence can provide capabilities that smaller companies just can’t match - all without sacrificing the personal touch that is the hallmark of great HOA management.
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Two HOA board members sitting and conversing while the female holds a tablet
The Language of HOAs: Terms You Should Know
Jun 20, 2016
Now that you’re on the board of your homeowner or condominium association, it’s time to jump right in and start making a difference for your community. But before you begin, it’s important to get clarity on a few important terms all Arizona board members should know.
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Finding The Right Lifestyle Community For You – Five Things to Consider
Jun 10, 2016
Are you considering moving to a community with more lifestyle elements? How do you choose which one is right for you? Do you research and consider these five tips to ensure you find your perfect match!
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The Facts about Synthetic Turf
May 31, 2016
Considering synthetic turf for your community common areas? Understanding the facts on what it's made of, benefits and disadvantages, and how it will affect children or pets will make all the difference when determining if synthetic turf is the right choice for your community!
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Little boy and girl on playground
Six Steps to Putting More Play in Your Playground
May 26, 2016
Let's talk playgrounds. As the centerpiece of a community, a playground has a way of bringing both children and adults together, and that creates more tightly knit neighborhoods. It's a fun way to leverage one of your most important amenities toward building community spirit - so long as it happens safely.
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Choosing the Right Community Management Company to Manage Amenities
May 19, 2016
A big part of what sets your community apart is the amenities it offers. This goes beyond a pool, a fitness area or a place for a rooftop party – your amenities help create a lifestyle, and that’s the most important thing to residents and association members.