Monthly Archives: January 2012

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Setting Goals

Set your goals, make your plans, and live your dreams! Community association board members are often faced with competing factions in the community who demand that the board fulfill their demands. Without a clear mission statement and goals, the board may have difficulty determining what course of action is best for the majority of members

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Prepare for Winter’s Freezing Temps

Winter is here and now is a good time to reflect on actions condominium and townhome associations should take to prevent extensive damage caused by frozen pipes in abandoned, vacant and inhabited units – when owners leave for a brief vacation or for other reasons.   The current economy in most areas of the country

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Board Members – Leading the Way

So, you’ve moved into a community association, began attending meetings, and somehow you have been elected to the board of directors… now what?   Serving on the board of directors should be a valuable experience for anyone committed to helping the community.  Being on the board is not about power and control, it is about

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HOA Living: You Get What You Give

The saying “you get what you put in” applies to association living.  There’s more to being a member of an HOA than many people realize. A community association is a non-profit entity with the sole purpose of maintaining, protecting, preserving and enhancing the common property of the development while promoting harmony among the membership.   As

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How to Choose a Landscape Maintenance Contractor

The value of a property can often be determined by its curb appeal, so it’s important to carefully evaluate potential landscape maintenance contractors for your community.   Landscape and grounds maintenance contractors come in various categories. Some may simply mow lawns while others provide a wide range of related services. So where do you begin

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