Why Spectrum: We don’t like to toot our own horn and that is not the purpose of this blog. This blog is to provide valuable information to homeowners and board members in HOA communities. So why are we doing the “Why Spectrum” series? We’ve had several requests for information that clearly explains what’s […]
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Many homeowners don’t feel a sense of community in their Neighborhoods or see the value their HOA provides. They know have to pay extra money on top of their mortgage to the community, but what value do they receive? This confusion and sense of isolation doesn’t have to exist in your community if your board […]
With fall already here and winter being right around the corner, it’s good to ask yourself whether your Dallas condominium association is ready for the winter weather or not. Hundreds of condominium associations and townhome associations across the Dallas/Fort Worth area have already begun scrambling to deal with the increasingly colder weather conditions. With temperatures […]
We’ve already gone over a few things you need to understand when moving into an HOA neighborhood before, but that article dealt more with the financial aspects of moving in. For this HOA realty post, we will be dealing more with the social and rule aspect that many oftentimes forget when purchasing a new home. […]
What do ghost towns, Arizona saunas in the summer, and HOA meetings have in common? If you’re a board member and you hold regular meetings—as you should—you probably already know the answer to this question, and it has nothing to do with the heat; yes, the answer is a distinct emptiness and lack of enthusiasm […]
*Remember, HOA and condo laws vary greatly depending on what state or country you live in. This article is mainly dealing with Arizona and Texas. So, if you live outside of these two states, this advice may not apply to you. Keep that in mind when reading this article. The Bylaws and CC&Rs Grant […]
In the HOA world, there are two distinct paths you can take when it comes to association management. You can either hire an HOA management group (like Spectrum Association Management) to handle the day-to-day affairs of your organization, or you and your other board members can attempt to manage the HOA by yourselves—a practice known […]
It’s been said that stronger connections lead to stronger relationships. However, in today’s fast-paced society, there isn’t much time to connect with neighbors and other community members. Although National Night Out is an event focused on anti-crime awareness and prevention, it is also an excellent way to bring families together—providing opportunities to socialize and leading to […]
When it comes to running an HOA, as a board member, there are a lot of “special circumstances” or advanced facets that don’t come around every day. In fact, many board members can go their entire terms without ever running into these types of situations, which is truly an ideal situation. However, for those who […]