New Emerging Property Management Technologies All HOA’s Should Be Using
Like any industry, property management is constantly changing and growing. And just like emerging technologies can help other businesses, it can also help homeowner’s associations too. There are many new technological tools which can aid the world of property management. Here are a few of the newest advances in property management technologies that all HOA’s […]
How Seniors Might Change the Property Management Industry
According to Senator Rob Portman when writing for this Wall Street Journal article, approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers are retiring each and every day. That’s a huge amount of people flooding into the “senior zone” on a daily basis. While many prefer to stay in their own homes, many others are opting for community-style living. Property […]
Apartment Marketing is Changing! How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Do you remember how you found your first apartment? Was it from a classified ad in the newspaper? Or maybe your mom knew someone that knew someone renting out a room? How people use to find rental units is far different from how people find them today. In fact, in many ways how and where […]
How Property Managers Can Get Involved with their Residents
Staying involved with your residents is one of the best things a property manager can do. Engaging with those which live in their complexes helps managers maintain a cleaner, more welcoming environment. It helps them gain insight into how the overall community is functioning, where it needs improvement and how the manager can better enhance its […]
Top Five Things Facilities Managers Need to Keep an Eye on When It Comes to Community Infrastructure
Long gone are the days when only large manufacturing plants and office buildings needed facility management. Today you can find facilities managers in every type of community from large residential complexes to university campuses and more. And the scope of a manager’s responsibilities is continuously expanding. One of the core duties of a facilities manager […]
The Most Expensive Mistakes an HOA can Make when It Comes to Community Repairs
Managing a large HOA is no small feat. Building inspections, repairs and basic upkeep can all take a lot of time. Beyond these daily tasks, it is also important for HOA managers to ensure there properties not only maintain, but also grow in their overall value. Problems arise when managers hastily complete repairs within the […]
How to Get your Community Residents to Pick up their Dog Waste Without Fines
Dog waste is a problem no matter where you live. A communal living space though makes homeowner’s associations especially prone to doggy doo-doo issues. It has become so common that there are actually DNA testing facilities that assist apartments and HOA’s in determining who the repeat offenders are. Others will heavily fine their residents when […]
Showcase Your Gables with James Hardie Siding and Trim
The gable is the triangular portion of a wall between the edges of a dual-pitched roof. Whether your home is modern, traditional, updated or antique, the pitched-roof style accommodates a variety of home types and has for hundreds of years. Some are simple and unadorned; others flaunt decorative elements like gingerbread and Victorian-inspired trim. There […]
Why HOA’s Should Understand City Laws
One of the benefits of living in a home owner’s association is that there are certain “rules” which all property owners have agreed upon. These guidelines help maintain the look of the neighborhood, add order to the area and help maintain home property values. While knowing the rules that govern your unique association is important […]
A Before and After Transformation with James Hardie® Siding and Trim
There something so gratifying about a before-and-after reveal. Chalk it up to immediate gratification. With that instant fulfillment mindset, it makes sense that there’s more home remodel shows now than ever before. We all love to see a home transform from lackluster to sparkling in a mere half hour. Because we’re right there with you—we’ll […]