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…
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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…
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Board Meeting Preparedness

From Thoughtful Planning to Executing a Successful Meeting The Board meeting is the place where decision-making happens. For that specific reason, it is very important to the successful outcome of this Board’s service to the community that preparations for these meetings…
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Meeting Minutes

What They Are … And What They Are Not! Meeting minutes are one of the few documents that the Association must keep forever! Many records have a 1-year, 3-year, or 7-year lifespan in the Association’s records, but the Minutes Book…
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Contractor Caution

Finding a contractor who will perform quality work at a reasonable price can be a daunting task. It’s always a good idea to ask for and check references and to contact the Better Business Bureau and your state licensing bureau…
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The Proxy Process

There are some business matters that are voted by the general membership in an Association such as annual budgets, election of board members, special assessments, and amendments to the documents. When a vote is being taken, a meeting is called to…
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