The excitement over new vehicles combined with today’s technology is never-ending. Car shows and showrooms are filled with new and future models headed to market. The electric vehicle (EV) is one innovation growing in popularity, especially in Illinois. Between 2022 and 2023 sales of electric vehicles grew by 60% with 94,000 EVs registered in the […]

The U.S. drone industry is soaring high. Drones have become more accessible, the technology has evolved to a point where virtually anyone can learn to fly a drone, and companies are now using the machines to deliver goods, create maps, gather data and assist with safety procedures.         Download our free drone policy template […]

The irony. Your condo building stretches 20 storeys high, but it took less than 20 minutes for your floor to be engulfed by water.   When a pipe bursts in a condo building, it doesn’t take long for the water to fill up hallways, stairwells and individual units. The incident may end quickly, but the […]

California is buzzing with the announcement of new assembly bills AB648 – Virtual Meetings and AB1033 – Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) into condos, both effective January 1, 2024.   This is partly because HOAs and their members in all 50 states are greatly influenced by state laws. In fact, in terms of adherence, federal and […]

“It’s a lack of clarity that creates chaos and frustration. Those emotions are poison to any living goal.” ― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free Maraboli’s quote is an excellent reflection of HOA (Homeowner Associations) communities where members have struggled to understand their HOAs rules and regulations and have been penalized as a […]

All gated communities have HOAs due to the maintenance and services required to operate this type of neighborhood.

Some apartment rules come from the state or county, while others are created by the landlord or building management company.

Communities of all sizes have challenges, and large HOA communities have challenges multiplied due to their large volume of members and size of communities. Table of contents Large HOA community challenges and solutions Poor Communication Property Management Managing Rule Breakers Managing Monies Booking Amenities Security and Safety Choosing the right solutions for large HOA communities […]

Large associations manage thousands of homeowner-related activities and massive properties with multiple neighborhoods. In fact, large-scale community associations, like master planned communities with sub-associations typically have a minimum of 1000 homes or a minimum of 1000 acres with an annual budget of 2 million dollars or more according to the Community Associations Institute. Table of […]

Large associations, also known as large-scale associations, have committee structures that reflect the size and operation of their large, planned community. Committees are important for effective operation of planned community living because they are formed to facilitate and accomplish tasks that support the HOA board and lead to a cohesive and pleasant living environment. Table […]

Many are familiar with the term homeowners’ association (HOA). HOAs started multiplying quickly in the 1960s as the Federal government encouraged large residential housing developments. Today, over 74 million Americans live HOAs, condominium communities, or cooperatives. Table of contents What is a homeowner’s association? What is a master association? Why is a master association necessary? […]

To say we are living in a digital age is no understatement. Did you know that as of 2023 there are over 310 million smartphone users in the U.S. alone? People are using their electronic devices—cellphones, tablets, laptops—for everything from arming security in their homes to voting. Yes, even casting votes. Table of contents Traditional […]

Carrying out the voting process in an HOA community can be sticky business if not handled properly. US law requires HOAs to hold board elections at least every four years, and most HOAs’ board terms are usually every one or two years, in addition to all the other activities that require votes from members. So, […]

Some HOAs still manually manage finances for their reserve fund. Tediously entering numbers into their excel sheets and trying to reconcile tens of thousands of dollars to produce an accurate reserve fund report. It’s a dated approach to a continually evolving financial HOA environment. Did you know in the USA, HOA reserves have totaled over […]

A reserve fund is like a nest-egg for associations. Every HOA needs ones for unexpected events and major expenses. The money invested in this fund comes from owners’ monthly fees, which are split between the operating budget and the reserve fund. The money put into the reserve fund accumulates over time so that when the […]