Walking the Walk
At its heart, Warren Management is a relationship company. In lieu of a pre-packaged and impersonal bundle of services, we team up with each Board of Directors we work with to make their community the very best it can be.…
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A Study on Reserve Studies and Policies
A new year often sheds new light on homeowner association (HOA) goals for the year. One of those important elements of any homeowners association governance is managing the reserve fund and the accompanying reserve study that determines where and how…
Read More Things to Consider When Purchasing in an HOA
Buying a home is more than “just” the home; you’re buying a community. What have you learned about this community that makes it feel “right” for you? If you haven’t lived in a community association before, there are some things…
Read More Supporting the Board of Directors
It’s Not an “Us vs. Them” Situation Homeowner associations are non-profit corporations governed by an appointed or elected Board of Directors. The individuals who serve on this board are bound by certain fiduciary duties, including the Duty of Loyalty and…
Read More Understanding Your HOA
HOAs exist for the benefit of its members, the Owners. They are designed to protect property values while creating and preserving desirable community enjoyment by residents. This is done by generating a long-term vision for the community, establishing standards about…
Read More Successful HOA Meetings
One of the biggest problems HOA boards have with annual meetings is getting a decent attendance. No matter what you do to try and reach full attendance, it can be really difficult to get people to come. While members of…
Read More Satisfied with the Outcome
What did you learn at your Annual Meeting? Are the homeowners in your community sending the Board a message of approval or disapproval? Did they show up at the Annual Meeting to celebrate community or sound off? If on a…
Read More You Do the Math …
… especially in tough economic times, doesn’t it make sense to get the most for your homeowner’s dollar? News of millions of foreclosed homes, giant corporate bailouts and the weak economy, why would any association allow to continue wasting their…
Read More The Role of the Board
Stakeholders. Who are the stakeholders in a community? It is those who chose to invest in the community, whether as their primary residence, their secondary residence, or an investment property. The basic authority in a community association lies with the…
Read More The Challenge of Community Governance
What are the most frustrating enforcement challenges in your community? Parking? Yard maintenance? Boats & camper storage? Pets? Unauthorized improvements? Whatever it is, there is no question that covenant enforcement can be the most frustrating part of being on the…
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