As one year ends and a new year begins, almost 40 percent of Americans will make resolutions. However, just 8 percent of these people achieve their goals according to University of Scranton research. The New Year is a perfect time for positive changes in your homeowner association. Here’s how to add sticking power to three […]
HOA Committees Need Leadership
HOA Board members cannot maintain everything in the community by themselves. Committees are a Board’s best friend and an important part of running a successful association. Ad-hoc and standing committees provide opportunities for residents to get involved. They also create a training ground for emerging leaders. Structure and leadership are vital to the success of […]
Closing HOA Communication Gaps
Technology has made communication easier and faster than ever. Or, has it? It’s easy to send an email, create an e-newsletter or add website content. But, if no one reads it, you aren’t connecting. And, not everyone uses today’s technology. Do you have gaps you need to close in your HOA communications? Read the article……….
Resolving Underlying Conflicts Among HOA Volunteers
Diversity is a source of strength for HOA Boards and committees. Different personalities, skills and experience translate to a variety of problem-solving approaches. Yet, this diversity can also create underlying conflicts. Here are some ways to resolve common issues in community associations. Read the article………..
What We Can Learn From Dispute Between Brentwood HOA & Homeowner
The story that broke on Channel 4’s WSMV about a Brentwood elderly homeowner, whose Homeowners Association (HOA) threatened to sue over a wheelchair ramp installed without permission, brings to light something that most of us don’t think about, until we have a problem. Read the article………..
Get involved with your HOA to protect your home’s value
We take so many things for granted as we go about our busy lives. One of them is the routine maintenance of our homes. Another is the effort required to manage our community associations and hold the property owners to a fair and equal standard. Read more………
CAI Best Practices: Ethics
Simply put, when someone is employing ethics, he or she recognizes what is right and what is wrong and is choosing to do the right thing; however, as a great deal of business ethics literature will attest, “the right thing” is not always straightforward. For example, most ethical dilemmas in the workplace are not simply […]
From Good to Great: Principles for Community Association Success
Every community has its own history, personality, attributes and challenges, but all associations share common characteristics and core principles. Good associations preserve the character of their communities, protect property values and meet the established expectations of homeowners. Great associations also cultivate a true sense of community, promote active homeowner involvement and create a culture of […]
Accrual Accounting vs Cash Accounting
As HOA accounting specialists, we are often asked about the differences in cash and accrual accounting systems. If you’re not familiar with accounting methods, this topic is a great place to start learning. Currently, both cash and accrual accounting methods are widely used by community associations. In some states, however, corporations (including community associations) are […]
State Supreme Court Permits Continued Development Of Franklin County Subdivision
The Tennessee Supreme Court on Monday upheld a decision of the Chancery Court for Franklin County to permit the continued development of Cooley’s Rift, a 1,400-acre residential development near Monteagle, despite objections from some original homeowners to changes in the development plan. Read More……
So Now You’re On the Board
The first steps to superior board performance are clarifying your board’s job and then following through with appropriate plans, actions and evaluation of results. The checklists presented here are intended to assist you in those tasks. They cover a significant number of your responsibilities. The checklists will apply to virtually any association. To use them, […]