The past decades have seen an explosion of community associations in the United States.  It’s estimated that more than 50 million Americans now live in homes that are part of a community association, and that four out of every five new housing starts will be part of a community association.  It’s no wonder that many

We are fortunate to live, work and play in Southern Nevada.   With that good fortune comes a responsibility to adjust to and protect the environment of the arid Mojave Desert.  Our desert averages only about four inches of rain each year.  Reducing water use and water waste is essential to long-term sustainability in the desert.

Congratulations, on your election to the city council!  No, wait – it’s your association’s board of directors, isn’t it? Not such a stretch of the imagination to make the comparison.  While the board’s structure is “technically” more corporate, the city council analogy is probably more realistic.  Anyone who has ever been to a council meeting

Stress is a subject near and dear to all of us.   Community association board members and managers are being affected more each day by issues ranging from property values and delinquencies to community compliance and legislative issues.  So how do we offer the best solutions and maintain a form of balance to create a “less-stress”

More and more people living in communities are focused on better living through green initiatives.  Ten years ago, I realized that backyard vegetable gardening was becoming a trend when I began receiving complaints from homeowners about neighbors growing beans behind their home.  At the time, I had a difficult time coming up with a reason