Winter is right around the corner, even though it doesn’t feel like it in Austin right now. While it may not be top of mind today, prepare your home for winter weather now so that you're ready when the temp decides to chill. Here ar...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
Making a few changes in your HOA can have a big impact on your community. If you’re looking to improve your neighborhood year after year, setting goals for your HOA in the new year is a great place to start. Check out some of the resolut...
One of the best things about the new year is that it gives you a chance to have a fresh start. As you begin to clean up for the holidays and begin 2021 on the right foot, now is the perfect time to look through the items in your home that ...
One of the benefits of living in Texas is getting to enjoy mild winters. While we don’t have to worry about shoveling our driveways or salting our walkways, there is some winter maintenance your HOA should be doing and reminding homeowne...