Inflation is surging in 2026 — and HOA boards across the country are feeling the immediate pressure on every line item in their budgets. With the latest CPI climbing to 3.8% year-over-year in April, the highest level in nearly three years, and producer prices continuing their climb amid energy shocks, the specific challenges of escalating…
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Many Boards have avoided raising dues for years. It feels safer. It avoids tough conversations with neighbors. But in today’s economy, that choice is quietly undermining the very communities you’re sworn to protect—especially smaller ones. The hard truth is this: failing to adjust dues regularly doesn’t save money. It creates bigger problems later. The Real…
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It’s 10:15 p.m. on a Thursday. You’re the volunteer President of a 48-unit townhome or condo community. Your laptop screen glows with yet another vendor invoice that’s over budget, while three new homeowner complaints sit unanswered about the cracked shared driveway that’s been ignored by hour HOA manager for months. You’ve been trying all day…
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It’s another Tuesday night. You’re on your third hour at the laptop, unpaid and exhausted, approving yet another violation notice while your family eats dinner without you. The latest angry email from a homeowner just hit your inbox: “This HOA adds real value to homeowners… Nobody in our community ever said!!” You feel the familiar…
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It’s 8:47 p.m. You’re sitting at your kitchen table, unpaid volunteer hat on, staring at another detailed report. Your spouse is already in bed. The kids haven’t seen you all week. And you’re about to hit “approved to send” on yet another list of late-fee warnings that start with the cold words: “You are delinquent…”…
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Self-managing an HOA can offer financial savings and control, but it comes with challenges that can lead to costly mistakes if not handled carefully. Here are the top 10 common mistakes self-managed HOAs make—and tips on how to avoid them. 1. Failing to Maintain Accurate Records Without organized records, it’s challenging to make informed decisions…
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Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) across the United States are experiencing significant increases in insurance premiums, with some seeing costs double or triple upon renewal. Several factors contribute to this surge: Traditionally, opting for higher deductibles—where the policyholder agrees to pay more out-of-pocket before insurance coverage kicks in—has been a strategy to lower premium costs. This approach…
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In 2021, the U.S. government enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to increase transparency around company ownership. Aimed at reducing financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion, the CTA requires many organizations, including certain nonprofits and HOAs, to report key information about their board members or “beneficial owners.” Here’s a quick guide for HOA…
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For HOA boards juggling community needs with personal schedules, full-service HOA management offers a comprehensive solution to keep everything running smoothly. With full-service management, you gain a dedicated team that handles all aspects of community operations, from finances to homeowner communications, so your Board can focus on the bigger picture. 1. All-Inclusive Support for Every…
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Remote HOA management is a flexible solution for communities that need professional support without the full-service commitment. With remote management, your HOA is assigned an experienced community manager who handles essential tasks like financials, compliance, and vendor coordination—but from a distance. Here’s what you need to know about remote HOA management and how it could…
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