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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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Your HOA Emergency Plan-Prism Realty HOA Management-Brett McAnally

Your HOA Emergency Plan

Homeowners Associations should have a disaster preparedness plan in place BEFORE an emergency occurs. Creating an emergency plan can be an arduous task. However, it is necessary. While every community is different, a well-crafted HOA Emerg...

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The Importance of an Emergency Plan-Prism Realty HOA Management-Brett McAnally

The Importance of an Emergency Plan

Disasters can happen at any moment. Your community should have a plan in place before an emergency arises. The importance of an emergency plan is not only for peace of mind but could save lives if the unexpected happens. Review the plan an...

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How Clean Is It Though-Prism Realty-Austin Real Estate-Cedar Park Homes-Leander Homes-Georgetown Real Estate

How Clean Is It Though?

A regular cleaning routine is usually second nature - if it’s messy, pick it up - if it spills, wipe it up - if it’s stinky, wash it - and Boom - DONE!  How clean is it though?  Some everyday cleaning habits could be doing more harm ...

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Violation Letter-Prism Realty HOA Management-Brett McAnally-HOA-Management-Companies-in-Austin-Austin-HOA-Managers-Homeowners-Association-Management-in-Austin

Violation Letter

Sending an official violation letter is an unpleasant but necessary association task. HOA violations will occur at some point, whether homeowners forget the rules or purposefully violate them in the hopes that they won’t get caught. HOA ...

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Things Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Cover-Austin Real Estate-Cedar Park Homes-Leander Homes-Georgetown Real Estate

Things Homeowners Insurance Doesn’t Cover

With severe weather season on the horizon, now is an excellent time to look at your homeowner's insurance coverage. Some insurance companies will offer additional coverage for a fee, while others will not. If your insurance doesn’t cover...

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What to do About Noisy Neighbors-Brett McAnally-Prism Realty HOA Management

What to do About Noisy Neighbors

Homeowners in an HOA community often live and work on different schedules, especially now, with many folks still working from home.  Homeowners should be able to enjoy their garages, backyards, and outdoor spaces. They should also be min...

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