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      Address These 5 Areas to Increase Property Value
      Address These 5 Areas to Increase Property Value

      Are you looking for ways to increase the property value of your home or rental [...]

      17
      Jan
      Job Seekers Top Five Destinations to Move To in 2023
      Job Seekers Top Five Destinations to Move To in 2023

      Sometimes to advance your career, you have to follow opportunities.  When opportunity strikes out of [...]

      30
      Dec
      5 Important Accounting Things Every HOA Board Member Should Know
      5 Important Accounting Things Every HOA Board Member Should Know

      Being part of an HOA’s board of directors is a great way to stay involved [...]

      27
      Dec
      Why 2023 IS the Year to Buy a Condo
      Why 2023 IS the Year to Buy a Condo

      While single-family and multifamily homes may be what comes first to mind when considering real [...]

      24
      Dec
      5 Reasons Why an HOA Should Hire a Property Management Company
      5 Reasons Why an HOA Should Hire a Property Management Company

      Are you an HOA board member, or part of the community that needs to make [...]

      21
      Dec
      7 Things Everyone Should Know About an HOA Operating Fund
      7 Things Everyone Should Know About an HOA Operating Fund

      When most people think of homeowners associations (HOAs), the first thing that comes to mind [...]

      29
      Nov
      5 Differences Between a Condo and a Townhouse
      5 Differences Between a Condo and a Townhouse

      If you’re considering a purchase in the near future, you may wonder what the difference [...]

      27
      Nov
      5 Things Every Buyer Should Consider Before Buying The HOA Property
      5 Things Every Buyer Should Consider Before Buying The HOA Property

      When it comes to buying a home, there are several factors that prospective home buyers [...]

      26
      Nov
      Why Outsourcing Bookkeeping and Accounting is the Right Way to Scale Your Business
      Why Outsourcing Bookkeeping and Accounting is the Right Way to Scale Your Business

      Bookkeeping can be a headache for any business. That’s why 46% of business owners claim [...]

      10
      Nov
      Impact of an HOA on Both Home Buyers and Sellers
      Impact of an HOA on Both Home Buyers and Sellers

      If you’re like most homeowners, you probably dream of one day owning a home in [...]

      26
      Oct
      9 Advantages to Living in a Homeowners Association
      9 Advantages to Living in a Homeowners Association

      Homeowners’ associations (HOA) are one of the most popular forms of community organization. With over [...]

      20
      Oct
      3 Things to Consider on How an HOA Affects Rental Property
      3 Things to Consider on How an HOA Affects Rental Property

      Are you considering purchasing a rental property that is part of an HOA? There are [...]

      15
      Oct
      6 Ways the Right CPA Will Help Your HOA
      6 Ways the Right CPA Will Help Your HOA

      Operating a homeowners association company makes you responsible for maintaining and upkeep common areas in [...]

      09
      Oct
      4 Reasons To Love and Not Hate Homeowners Associations
      4 Reasons To Love and Not Hate Homeowners Associations

      If you are unfamiliar with what a homeowners association is, then you might wonder how [...]

      22
      Sep
      5 Best Practices for Fraud Prevention
      5 Best Practices for Fraud Prevention

      In today’s era of emerging technology, 33% of businesses are exposed to the risk of [...]

      18
      Sep
      What Is A HOA COA And How Do They Work
      What Is A HOA/COA And How Do They Work?

      Purchasing a house with hard-earned money is a dream that comes true for any person. [...]

      01
      Sep
      The Ultimate Guide to Safeguarding Your Cash and Accounts
      The Ultimate Guide to Safeguarding Your Cash and Accounts

      You’ve heard the phrase “cash is king” before, and you may be wondering if that [...]

      29
      Aug
      How to Find and Oversee a Great HOA Community Manager
      How to Find and Oversee a Great HOA Community Manager

      As homeowners, you may want to hire a community manager to oversee the activities in [...]

      28
      Aug
      How to Choose the Right CPA for Condominiums and Homeowners Associations
      How to Choose the Right CPA for Condominiums and Homeowners Associations

      How do you choose the right CPA for your COA or HOA?  Every condo association [...]

      28
      Jul
      Ways To Increase HOA Cashflow Without Raising The Fees
      Ways To Increase HOA Cash Flow Without Raising The Fees

      Want to improve your COA’s cash flow? The size, growth, and projects in a Condo [...]

      25
      Jul
      Inflation is Causing Havoc to COA Budgets
      Inflation is Causing Havoc to COA Budgets

      Inflation has affected pretty much everything. From shopping online to shopping at your favorite mall. [...]

      23
      Jul
      Why Reserve Funds are not Optional for any COA
      Why Reserve Funds are not Optional for any COA

      Home Owner Associations and Condominium Associations are responsible for keeping the common areas of their [...]

      16
      Jul
      HOA Budget Preparation 8 Steps to Prepare Your COA Budget Cover
      HOA Budget Preparation: 8 Steps to Prepare Your COA Budget

      Budget Preparation Budget preparation is an essential part of every association’s finances, no matter the [...]

      21
      Jun
      HOA Control Procedures 7 Types of Internal Control Procedures
      HOA Control Procedures: 7 Types of Internal Control Procedures

      Control procedures for HOAs and COAs are critiical.  Businesses are built to grow and expand. [...]

      15
      Jun
      5 Strategic Uses of COA Reserve Funds
      5 Strategic Uses of a COA Reserve Fund

      A Reserve fund is a crucial part of an HOA or COA’s financial plan. For [...]

      12
      Jun
      How to Read and Understand Condo Financial Statements
      How to Read and Understand Condo-Financial Statements

      As a condo manager, a real estate agent, or even a real estate attorney, being [...]

      01
      Jun
      HOA Balance Sheets: 4 Important Things to Know
      HOA Balance Sheets: 4 Important Things to Know

      Every business uses a balance sheet. HOA balance sheets are crucial to understanding the distribution [...]

      29
      May
      Everything You Need to Manage a Large Condo
      Everything You Need to Manage a Large Condo

      During the pandemic, a lot of Americans were looking to change their homes for bigger [...]

      29
      May
      4 Tips to Save Time on Your Accounts Payable Processes
      4 Tips to Save Time on Your Accounts Payable Processes

      For most modern businesses out there, account payable is one of the top-stake tasks there [...]

      27
      May
      5 Keys to Honestly Evaluate the Financial Health of Your HOA
      5 Keys to Honestly Evaluate the Financial Health of Your HOA

      The success of most condo associations depends on their finances. This is an important aspect [...]

      11
      May
      How an HOA’s Finances Can Affect Buyers and Sellers
      How an HOA’s Finances Can Affect Buyers and Sellers

      HOAs have seen a massive expansion in the past few years. It is estimated that [...]

      11
      May
      3 Reasons Accounting Professionals Should Run Your COA Books
      3 Reasons Accounting Professionals Should Run Your COA Books

      Do you live in a home or condo that is part of a community association? [...]

      26
      Apr
      HOA VIOLATIONS AND WHAT TO AVOID Blog Cover
      HOA VIOLATIONS AND WHAT TO AVOID

      An unpleasant but necessary community association task: the official violation letter. No matter what, HOA [...]

      24
      Mar
      Top 7 Ways Condo Associations Can Slash Expenses Blog Cover
      Top 7 Ways Condo Associations Can Slash Expenses

      Condo associations are tasked with budgeting and seeking improved ways to reduce expenses and saving [...]

      10
      Mar
      How to Identify Property Management Fraud and Prevent It
      How to Identify Property Management Fraud and Prevent It

      Every commercial property needs a property manager or management team. Once the manager/management is in [...]

      10
      Mar
      Community Tips for Community Success Blog Cover
      Community Maintenance Tips for Long Term Success

      Every successful condominium community considers one thing before implementing any project – longevity. They all [...]

      10
      Mar
      How To Setup A Condo Association Bank Account
      January 19, 2022

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      Condo Association Insurance
      January 19, 2022

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      Condo & HOA Accounting Methods
      January 19, 2022

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      Buyer minimum due diligence
      November 11, 2021

      My child is looking at purchasing a condominium. The market is such that some agents [...]

      Don’t fall for sophistry
      November 11, 2021

      One of our clients is, unfortunately, facing a special assessment. 15 years of accumulated damage [...]

      Vox Populi
      November 11, 2021

      Last week I read David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell. Fascinating collection of stories to [...]

      Unequal time versus equal money
      November 11, 2021

      We very invited to visit a condominium project in Portland earlier this week to propose [...]

      The Open Condominium
      November 11, 2021

      This probably won’t come as a shock to anyone reading these articles, but pretty much [...]

      Walking with the ‘Gators
      November 11, 2021

      My Google alerts recently brought me the article about the owners of Shoreline Towers and [...]

      It’s Budget Month
      November 11, 2021

      If you are a calendar year-end association, this is probably the month you start budgeting. [...]

      Budgeting – Plan for 3 Act for 1
      November 11, 2021

      We have seen the best and worst of budgeting for condo operations. One way, what [...]

      Board Management of Associations
      November 11, 2021

      Our new website section Board Management is online starting today! This section has all the cool templates [...]

      The Right Tools
      October 20, 2021

      For those association which are operated by their board ( as opposed to managed by [...]

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