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Driveway Maintenance Guide
Regular maintenance is essential for keeping your driveway in good condition and…
Creating Pollinator-Friendly Gardens
To create a pollinator-friendly garden, use a wide variety of native plants that bloom from…
Choosing HOA-Friendly Paint Colors
To choose HOA-friendly paint colors, first review your community’s Architectural Guidelines (often in the Design Standards or CC&Rs) because…
Preparing Your Home for Hurricane Season
To prepare your home for hurricane season, secure all windows with plywood or…
Exterior Paint Guidelines
HOA exterior paint guidelines typically require homeowners to obtain approval before painting…
Tree Care Responsibilities
n most HOAs, residents are responsible for tree care on their own private property, including…
Can You Attend HOA Board Meetings?
Only homeowners who are members of the HOA have theOnly homeowners who are members of the HOA have the…
Keeping Common Areas Beautiful
Keeping common areas beautiful usually requires regular common area maintenance (like landscaping and upkeep) so…
CC&Rs Explained in Plain English
CC&Rs, or Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, are a set of legally binding rules that…
Understanding Your HOA Governing Documents
To understand your HOA governing documents, think of them as the rulebook that sets the terms of the association’s contract and…
How to Create an HOA Maintenance Calendar
An HOA should create a maintenance calendar by first…
3 Tips on How HOAs Can Partner with Counties?
HOAs can partner with their local government—like a city, town, or county—to get help educating homeowners, addressing zoning-related issues,…
Tips to Create a More Productive HOA Agenda
To create a more productive HOA agenda, define clear objectives and prioritize topics based on urgency and relevance. Additionally, ensure that the agenda is shared with members in advance to facilitate preparation and engagement…
How HOA Boards Can Improve Transparency with Homeowners
HOA boards can increase transparency by posting agendas early, sharing regular financial summaries, recording major decisions in accessible minutes, and using one central communication platform…
The Difference Between Board Meetings, Annual Meetings, and Special Meetings
Board meetings are regularly scheduled gatherings of directors to oversee operations and strategy, while annual meetings are a type of regular meeting held once per year for key items like elections and budget approvals; special meetings…
How to Run an Effective HOA Board Meeting
To run an effective HOA board meeting, follow a clear structure and prepare a detailed agenda that outlines topics, responsibilities, and time frames…
HOA Reserve Funds Explained
HOA reserve funds are separate savings for big repairs and replacements of shared areas…
8 Tips for Improving Resident Participation
Improving resident participation is essential for fostering a vibrant community. Here are effective strategies to encourage…
12 Tips New Board Members Need to Know
New board members should understand that board service is a serious commitment that requires active engagement and attendance at meetings.