An HOA is a non-profit entity with the purpose of protecting, maintaining, enhancing, or preserving the common property of the development. As we’re all well aware, a home is a substantial investment. How can you help keep your community looking good for years to come? Here are some tips: 1) Review and consider how […]
Safety Tips For Your HOA. . . and Everyone Else Too Summer is drawing to a close, and children are headed back to school soon. We encourage you to remind family members and neighbors in you HOA to use extra caution this time of year, keeping in mind that pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and buses as well […]
Your HOA board is responsible for many important decisions, but one of the most important responsibilities is maintaining the financial health of the association. Although each board member needs to participate in sound financial decision-making, no one is more responsible than the HOA treasurer. It is the treasure’s responsibility to protect the association’s assets, and […]
Everyone knows rain is a good thing, but not everyone knows just how beneficial it is to collect. In our last post we talked about how an HOA can have a rainwater collection system without ruining the look of the community. This week we wanted to talk about the tremendous benefits you/residents can reap with […]
Texas had a very wet spring this year resulting in tremendous flooding, but this is not the norm. With the recent Texas drought fresh in everyone’s memory, many communities and individuals are eager to find alternate ways of ensuring they have easy access to water for things like irrigation and water features. Unlike those who […]
While the term “squatter” may make you think of crumbling buildings and homelessness, it can be a very real problem for well-kept and well-managed communities. Since dealing with squatters can be difficult, knowing the telltale signs and how to properly handle the situation is key. Here are some guidelines to help you navigate these tricky […]
Seeing increased suspicious activity in your community? People roaming around your front yard at all hours of the day and night with their cell phone in tow? Have you seen carloads of adults and kids pulling over, getting out, and scattering in your neighborhood? Don’t be alarmed, it likely isn’t burglars casing your home or […]
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, more and more homeowners will hang their American flag, and while you may be tempted to micromanage their flag flying freedoms, we suggest you resist the urge. Instead, recognize that as Americans, their right to fly the flag is federally protected and draft your HOA policies […]
Having a rental property can be a great way to add some supplementary income to your pocketbook. When that rental property is in a community with an HOA, it offers a lot of advantages for both you and your tenants, like keeping property values high (which benefits you) but also keeping community areas nice (which […]
When you hear the word “xeriscaping,” does it evoke images in your mind of endless gravel, rocks, and cacti? Well, if you’re like most people, this is probably how you tend to view xeriscaping and it may seem less-than-appealing to you as your choice of landscaping. Don’t be too fast to rule it out of […]