Crime insurance is an essential form of insurance for homeowners associations. Unfortunately, far too many HOA board members skip this insurance policy because they feel that it will never come into play. But, crime is something that can happen to any HOA. What Is Fidelity Insurance? What Does Crime Insurance Cover? Crime insurance, also…
If you have a lot of kids in your homeowners association, consider planning some activities for them this Easter. Don’t know where to start? Here are the best HOA Easter activities for kids. Fun HOA Easter Activities for Kids to Enjoy When planning social events for any HOA community, it is important to consider the…
As a homeowner, you want to protect your investment and do what you can to keep your finances in good condition. And, for that, you need homeowners insurance. What Is Homeowners Insurance? Simply put, homeowners insurance offers homeowners like you financial protection in case your home or personal belongings become damaged. It typically includes coverage…
While St. Patrick’s Day is primarily associated with parades and lots of drinking, homeowners associations can also take advantage of this special day to bring their community together. How? By playing some fun St. Patrick’s Day games, of course. Fun St. Patrick’s Day Games to Plan for Your HOA Playing games is a great way…
HOA payment plans are a common remedy that homeowners associations adopt to lower delinquency rates. But, is there a requirement for HOAs to offer these plans? And how do they work exactly? What Are HOA Payment Plans? A payment plan is an agreement where a homeowner promises to make regular payments to a homeowners…
Lots of homeowners associations throw community-wide events on holidays. Christmas and New Year’s are a given, but what about Valentine’s Day? Should you host an HOA Valentine’s Day community event? The Benefits of Hosting an HOA Valentine’s Day Community Event There are a handful of reasons why HOAs might not want to hold a Valentine’s…
Homeowners associations and their boards should routinely conduct an HOA manager performance review. In doing so, they can objectively evaluate how their manager or management company is doing and decide whether or not it is time for a change. HOA Manager Performance: Good or Bad? Homeowners associations function much like a business corporation. But,…
HOA traffic enforcement is a commonly discussed issue among many communities. With reckless driving and speeding becoming more prevalent, it is easy to see why some boards might want to impose their own traffic rules. HOA Traffic Enforcement: On Private and Public Roads Before an association can create its own traffic rules, it is…
As the year 2021 comes to a close, homeowners associations across the nation are preparing for their final celebrations. To make for a truly memorable beginning for the year 2022, here are the best HOA New Year activities associations can organize for their community. Want to Host HOA New Year Activities? Here Are the Best…
The HOA budget meeting is an important event in any homeowners association. Make sure all goes well with yours by adopting these tips for planning and presenting your annual budget. How to Prepare for Your Annual HOA Budget Meeting Budget planning is an essential part of managing a homeowners association. It sets the ground…