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Saving money on energy bills is something that resides primarily in the province of individual homeowners; it isn’t something that board members are directly responsible for. With that said, members of any HOA board are bound to get questions about good conservation procedures, both in the interest of saving money as well as “going green.” In the winter months, especially, keeping the cost of energy down is a big concern. Surprisingly, there are a lot of things your residents can do simply by being more mindful of their hot water heater use.
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Anyone who has worked in or alongside an HOA board will surely attest to the fact that communication is key; in cultivating a sense of community, and keeping residents apprised of everything from community events to maintenance issues, having some clear means of communication is essential. There are, of course, many options available here, and deciding which ones are best for your HOA is largely a matter of evaluating the specific communication needs of your community.
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One of the best ways for an HOA board to keep things running smoothly and cost-effectively is to ensure good relationships with local contractors; should some issue arise that calls for repair work or property improvement, you’ll want quick and easy access to someone you can trust to do quality work for a reasonable price. But assembling this list of contractor contacts can be challenging; for every great provider out there, there’s bound to be a couple of lousy or dishonest contractors. How can you, as an HOA board member, keep these disreputable contractors far away from your community?
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Some HOA management boards are more active than others in terms of planning and orchestrating community events and get-togethers. Truthfully, staging events is not necessarily the primary goal of the HOA, and yet, it is good for the board to be mindful of the measures they can take to increase a sense of community. Encouraging neighbors to enjoy spending time with one another is ultimately good for the community, and for enticing prospective residents to move in.
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