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HOA managers do a lot, but of course, they can’t do everything all by themselves—and that’s exactly why recruiting volunteer board members from inside the community is so pivotal. This can be easier said than done, however; after all, serving on a board might seem, to some, like a major drain on their time, and the work of the HOA is so perpetually busy that burnout is a very real problem. With that in mind, it is important for current HOA leaders to always be thinking ahead and considering who might make good volunteers in the not-so-distant future. And when it comes to recruiting volunteer board members, there are a few simple principles to keep in mind.
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A good HOA board serves many functions, a lot of which are related to maintaining the property values of a given community. Another important role, however, is that of facilitating smooth and comfortable community living, something achieved, in many cases, through simple communication. That’s why it’s so important—now more than ever—for associations to think seriously about launching their own community websites.
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Generally speaking, insurance is confusing enough on an individual or family level; throwing in the curveball of homeowners association coverage might seem at first like a recipe for needless complication. The reality, though, is that while there is a lot of misinformation out there about exactly what homeowners association insurance covers, it is ultimately essential, and something any HOA should seriously look into. Here are a few quick tips for making the purchase of HOA insurance as simple and safe as possible
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As citizens of the United States, we all have the right to view the documents of our government any time we wish—be it the Constitution of the nation or the laws governing individual states. And just as it is with the federal government, so it should be with the governing body of a community association. There are certain bylaws and community charters that dictate how the community is to be run, and residents of that community have the right to view those documents any time they wish.
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In these tumultuous times, everyone is looking for a way to save—and that includes reducing the amount you owe on your utility bills. That’s never truer than in the summer, when many folks have their air conditioners running on full blast—and, therefore, have higher than usual electric bills. We at Kuester believe that running vibrant communities means encouraging residents to save money in whatever ways are most effective and convenient. For some residents, that might mean balancing those higher electric bills with lower water bills.
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