To Self-Manage Your HOA or not to Self-Manage Your HOA, that is a tough question. Deciding between self-managing your community or hiring a property management company can be tough. On the surface it may seem beneficial to forgo a property management company because of the cost savings, but don’t let that be your only focus. […]
At Spectrum, we recognize that all HOA board members are busy and have many other things are their plates. After all, you are volunteers who take time out of your schedules to help improve our community. That being said, we know it’s important to board members for their meetings to be as productive and efficient […]
The numbers are just coming in, but the damage from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Norbert is expected to be among the worst experienced by the Southwestern United States in over 40 years. Already proven to be the wettest day in Arizona history, the tropical storm tore through Mexico, Arizona, and Baja California, causing over $100 Million in […]
If you live with Allergies, you know the pain that 1/5th of the population of the United States have to deal with. Scratchy, itchy, sneezy, and downright awful, this plague can make you feel down on a good day and sick, even when you aren’t actually; all in all, it truly isn’t enjoyable, and it’s […]
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 […]
One of the most annoying parts of serving on a board can easily be the wide variety of invisible lines that you simply can’t step over. From the questionable practice of wining and dining your board (without inviting board members) to dealing with conflict of interest rules, there is so much invisible red tape that […]
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 […]
Disasters are not limited to hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes; they also include man-made events that can cause loss of life and property, such as a train derailment, forest fire, an act of terrorism, or a gas line rupture. Homeowners and communities need to be prepared for any of these potential disasters, and having an emergency […]
As much as we might not like to admit it at times, homeowners associations have rules and regulations in place for a reason. Mostly, they are for community safety and structure. If you find yourself questioning whether your HOA has the authority to regulate a certain item or action, check its governing documents and bylaws, […]
When members of a homeowners associations’ Board of Directors take office, they often aren’t prepared for what their job will require of them—particularly the legal aspects of being a board member. The average board member will most likely be unaware of the various types of financial roles they must play, or legalities they must adhere […]