What is the right way to celebrate Memorial Day? With the long weekend approaching, Americans might wonder if there is even a correct way to honor fallen heroes on this monumental holiday. While there is nothing wrong with spending quality time with friends and family or doing summer activities, it’s important to acknowledge the true…
An HOA mobile app can offer significant advantages for homeowners and board members. It can improve communication, streamline operations, and enhance homeowner experience. However, whether necessary depends on various factors, including the community’s needs and budget. What is an HOA Mobile App? An HOA mobile app is a smartphone application designed to help homeowners…
Who regulates HOA management companies? This is a question many homeowners and board members ask. When you have a problem with your HOA management company, your first thought may be to report them to a governing agency. However, you must understand the relationship between management companies and HOAs before you can do that. Who…
If you’re planning a party with holiday guests in an HOA community, you must know plenty of things. Homeowners associations have all sorts of rules; you might break them while celebrating the holidays. However, if you educate yourself and prepare for visitors the right way, you can have a warm and memorable time while upholding…
When celebrating Turkey Day this year, it’s important for you to remember quiet hours during Thanksgiving. If you live in a homeowners association community, there’s a good chance that you have certain rules to follow, including noise rules. Violating these rules can lead to several consequences, such as notices, fines, and suspension of privileges. …
Labor Day provides an opportunity to honor those who provide essential services to local communities. From firefighters and policemen to postal workers, here’s how HOAs can go about honoring community workers this holiday. Who are the Community Workers? People often do not notice the individuals who provide them with essential services. However, these unsung heroes…
There are plenty of Memorial Day food options you can prepare for a truly fun and unforgettable experience. If you want to impress your guests with a home-grilled menu with a tasty dessert, this is the list you’re looking for. The Best Memorial Day Food Ideas for Your Celebration Memorial Day is just around…
Knowledge of the buggiest state in the U.S. is crucial in pest control, particularly for homeowners associations. This information is pivotal for shaping effective pest control strategies and addressing specific bug problems within communities. Which states have it the worst? And what kind of pests are the most undesirable among Americans? What Is the…
Are you working on Labor Day? Labor Day is a federal holiday, and most employees get time off from work on this day. While Labor Day weekend is often spent with family and friends, there are some people who spend this holiday at work. Whether or not you should do the same, though, depends on…
An HOA capital improvement can tremendously impact the appearance and quality of life in your community. However, too many HOA boards don’t even know what a capital improvement project is. They confuse it with maintenance work and, therefore, mistakenly use the wrong funds to pay for capital expenditures. Board members should familiarize themselves with capital…