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Sell at the Top of the Mark-Prism Realty-Austin Real Estate-Cedar Park Real Estate-leander real estate-georgetown real estate

Sell at the Top of the Mark

Folks have been selling their homes quickly, easily, and for the highest price over the last two years.  Sellers who waited are frustrated and frightened now that the market is slowing down a bit. But there is no need to panic.  The post...

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Ingredients for Short and Sweet Board Meetings-HOA Board Meetings-How to Run a Board Meeting-HOA Management-Brett McAnally-Prism Realty HOA Management

Ingredients for Short & Sweet Board Meetings

HOA Board meetings can be exhausting. Marathon meetings are common for many HOA Boards, but is it necessary? According to Lumen Learning, “The span of time that the average person can focus on complex decision-making tasks without losing...

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Top Traits of Successful Homeowners Associations-Prism Realty HOA Management-Prism Realty-Brett McAnally

Top Traits of Successful Homeowners Associations

Homeowners Associations require strong leadership and teamwork from the Board of Directors.  They need to be able to run the daily operations of their community smoothly and efficiently.  When evaluating the effectiveness of an HOA, Boar...

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The Boomers of Smart Home Technology-Prism Realty-Austin Real Estate-Cedar Park Homes-Leander Homes-Georgetown Real Estate

The Boom(ers) of Smart Home Technology

The demographic profile of the United States will undergo significant changes in the next few decades. The year 2030 will be a major turning point as all baby boomers will be older than 65 by then. As people grow older, their sensory, cogn...

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Templates Every HOA Should Have-Prism Realty HOA Management-Prism Realty-Austin TX HOA Management

Templates Every HOA Should Have

Templates are a great way to maintain consistency and efficiency for a busy Board of Directors. Here are templates every HOA should have on hand: Meeting Without the structure of a good agenda, an HOA meeting can be long and painful....

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Tips To Add Value To Your Home This Summer - Prism Realty

Tips To Add Value To Your Home This Summer

Rather than wait for the market to shift dramatically, homeowners are taking this time to considerably increase the value of their homes by making minor, cost-effective improvements. Whether you are looking to increase the return on invest...

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A Guide to Austin’s Current Real Estate Market - Prism Realty

A Guide to Austin’s Current Real Estate Market

A new report has shown that nearly 75% of people view owning real estate as a more significant measure of achievement than successful careers or raising a family, and Austin’s current real estate market agrees. Homeownership is growing e...

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HOA Newsletter-Prism Realty HOA Management-Brett McAnally Prism Realty-Austin HOA Management

HOA Newsletter

An HOA newsletter is a great way to keep community members involved. It will also boost the morale of board members and keep everyone informed.  Writing and distributing a newsletter can be overwhelming if you don’t know what to write ...

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Budgeting for Emergencies-Prism Realty HOA Management-Brett McAnally-HOA Community Management Austin

Budgeting for Emergencies

A strong HOA board must set aside a portion of the community budget for disaster relief. The HOA must know the exact cost to repair and replace elements around the community to have enough funds set aside should a disaster strike. Regular ...

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Decor Mistakes that Look Messy-Prism Realty-Austin Real Estate-cedar park homes-leander homes-Georgetown real estate

Décor Mistakes that Look Messy

The way you furnish and decorate a room is critical to its overall neatness. Going overboard can result in a cluttered look, causing your space to look untidy regardless of your best efforts.  You'll find it easier to maintain order and a...

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