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Five Landscaping Maintenance Tips to Help Associations Rake-In Curb Appeal and Value
Aug 31, 2020
A lot goes into choosing a community. But for most new residents – 70% according to some surveys there’s one thing that tops the list: curb appeal.
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Board Basics: Recognizing and Preventing Conflicts of Interest
Aug 31, 2020
The phrase “conflict of interest” tends to get thrown around without much thought, but in reality it can cause real threats to your Minnesota homeowners association if any conflicts go unrecognized. Understanding what the phrase means and knowing how to recognize when these instances may be happening is an important responsibility as a board member and will go a long way toward ensuring the strength and stability of your community.
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Tips to Maintain Your Minnesota HOA Finances
Aug 08, 2020
Maintaining the health of your Minnesota community homeowners association’s finances is similar to the way you keep yourself healthy: make good choices, don’t overindulge and exercise good judgement.
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How to Save Energy During a Pandemic
Aug 06, 2020
Energy consumption continues to rise with professionals working from home and schools closed. Here's a few tips on how you can save energy during a pandemic.
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Taking Control of Pesky Bedbug Problems
Jul 20, 2020
Bedbugs. Just the mention of the word is enough to send most of us screaming and running in the other direction, like third-graders trying to avoid cooties on the playground. But there’s no need to panic.
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Filling a Vacant Seat on Your Association Board?
Jul 20, 2020
Turnover on a community association board is normal, but it can cause complications. If the process is managed correctly you’ll be back up and running again before you know it. We’ve put together these tips on how to effectively fill a vacant seat. Whether you live in a Minnesota townhome, condominium or single-family community, the steps are the same.
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Keeping Your Budget Healthy in the Age of COVID-19
Jul 06, 2020
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Board Basics: How to Run an Effective Board Meeting
Jul 01, 2020
Community associations operate like a business, which means they must hold regular meetings of their officers (board members) and shareholders (homeowners). So, love ‘em or hate ‘em, board and association meetings are a necessary part of community association governance.
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Top Traits of a Homeowners Association Management Company
Jul 01, 2020
If your townhome association is in the market for a new property management company, you’ve experienced firsthand how overwhelming the process can be. There are many companies to choose from, but how do you know which is right for you?
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What Should you Expect from a Property Manager
Mar 02, 2020
Not all property managers have what they need to give you great service. Learn what it takes to be a great property manager.