Long-Range Planning for Your HOA
Spectrum AM2021-09-09T12:55:35-05:00With the chaos of the new decade settling down, it's time to consider long-range plans for your association. What improvements do you visualize for the community? Where do you see
HOA Voting Rules: Can I Vote for Myself?
Spectrum AM2021-09-09T12:55:36-05:00You may be wondering if an HOA board member can nominate and vote for themselves for a position on the board. The answer is: absolutely! Every member of the HOA
A Guideline for Effective HOA Meeting Minutes
Spectrum AM2025-03-18T08:43:03-05:00This week, our partners at Boardline Academy would like to help you create effective meeting minutes that include relevant information and format. No one's memory is perfect, and meeting
ADA-Compliant Playgrounds: Inclusion for All Children
Spectrum AM2022-02-04T15:31:32-06:00Most common playground activities involve sliding, climbing, swinging, and other physical activities. It is difficult to build a playground that is accessible for all, including children with special needs. However,
The Difference Between a PUD and an HOA
Spectrum AM2022-05-05T17:00:26-05:00If you’re in the market for real estate in an urban area, there’s a good chance you’ve seen listings that state the property is part of a PUD, or Planned
Fidelity Insurance for Your HOA
Spectrum AM2021-09-09T12:55:46-05:00It takes a lot of money to properly run a homeowner’s association. Maintenance, security, capital, and other expenditures all require a large reserve fund that is available to the association
Sustainability: Learn How to Go Green in an HOA
Spectrum AM2021-09-09T12:55:48-05:00Green communities translate into lower operating costs while providing beneficial lower environmental impact for the community as a whole. Your HOA can become more efficient, save energy and valuable resources,
Handling Fire Lane Parking Rules in an HOA
Spectrum AM2021-09-09T12:59:03-05:00A fire lane is defined as a marked lane near a structure that runs along the street. As every driver knows, parking in a fire lane is prohibited at all
Are HOAs Non-Profit Organizations?
Spectrum AM2021-09-09T12:59:04-05:00Homeowners’ associations are often organized as non-profits. By incorporating non-profit status into the bylaws of the community, the association is always registered as a non-profit. So, how does the IRS
Are HOAs Voluntary?
Spectrum AM2021-09-09T12:59:08-05:00It seems that the majority of the new-build communities popping up across the country are governed by mandatory HOAs. While some older neighborhoods aren’t governed at all, some communities are