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Smart Practices for Association Parties
August 2010
A party can never be a bad thing, right? Well, that may not always be the case. Here we discuss whether it's a good idea for your association to fund a community party and, if so, tips for keeping costs down. We also discuss smart practices for limiting the association's liability when it hosts parties. . . . keep reading

HOA Finances: Think Twice Before Throwing a Party with Unused Budget Funds
January 29, 2010
This week's tip deals with condo and homeowners associations that take leftover money in a miscellaneous or contingency budget account and fritter them away with things like parties. Be careful before taking that step. . . . keep reading

HOA Finances: Do You Abuse Your "Miscellaneous" Account?
January 2010
Keep an eye on how you use the "miscellaneous" line item in your HOA budget. If you're not careful, you could waste precious condo or homeowner association funds and possibly violate your fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the homeowners association. . . . keep reading

Fostering Community: Tell Us How You've Built a Community in Your Association
August 2009
We'd like you to tell us how your HOA or condo association has built a community and how that's helped your association run more smoothly. To give you a jump, here are two stories from your fellow association residents. . . . keep reading

Green Condo and Homeowners Associations: Ideas on Green Initiatives from Across the Country
July 2009
Going green is hot today not just because it can help the planet, but also because it often saves money. If you've been considering green initiatives at your condo or homeowners association but don't know where to begin, here's a rundown of what some of your compatriots are doing throughout the nation . . . keep reading

Orientation: It's Not Just for Employers
November 2008
A smart way to head off misunderstandings with new owners is through an HOA orientation that gives them an overview of how your homeowners association works. Here's what to cover and how to get new owners to attend. . . . keep reading

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