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Duane McPherson
RealManage
68 Mitchell Boulevard, Suite 100
San Rafael, CA 94903
Tel: (415) 444-1614
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5510 Fort Apache, Suite 32
Las Vegas, NV 89031
Tel: (702) 558-4101
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Duane McPherson is President of the Western Division of RealManage, a property management firm that specializes in the management of hundreds of community homeowner associations throughout the United States. RealManage is committed to "Green Communities" and has developed paperless, Board and Resident Portal technology environments. The RealManage HOA management package includes a bundle of services that are all fully integrated into the company's best people, best practices and best technology approach to managing your community. With over 25 years of experience, Duane has been certified by the Community Association Institute as a Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM®) which is the highest professional certification available nationwide to managers who have advanced skills, knowledge and experience. California branch offices are located in San Rafael, Walnut Creek and Campbell. The Nevada branch office is located in Las Vegas. Duane has contributed his expert opinion and experience to the HOAleader.com articles below.
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Recalls, Part II: If You Must Do a Recall Vote, Read This First
August 2009
In November 2008, a California appellate court held invalid an association's requirement that director recalls required a 60 percent supermajority of the association's total voting power. Here's what you need to know about that case even if your association isn't in located in California, along with tips on how to properly conduct a recall vote. If you're a board member who has gotten wind of a potential recall effort in your community, you'll find advice for you too. . . . keep reading
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How Should Your HOA Deal With Developers' Improper Promises? Discussion Forum Follow-Up
August 2009
A frequent thread on the HOAleader.com discussion forum deals with the all-too-common problem of associations that are left holding the bag after developers have bent the rules by making promises that violate the association's governing documents. Developers tell potential buyers they'll make an exception to association rules to close a deal. Then, after the developer turns the property over to an independent board, the new board is left trying to explain why some owners can break the rules while other owners have to follow those same rules. What can be done? . . . keep reading
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HOA Board Recalls, Part I: Heading Off a Recall Vote
August 2009
Are there rumblings about a recall vote at your condo or homeowners association? Before you launch the painful and contentious process of recalling a board member, remember that you may not have to go through the entire recall process to get what you want. In the first of a two-part series dealing with recall votes, we discuss how associations can avoid recall votes. . . . keep reading
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Switching HOA Management Companies: How to Do It Right
May 29, 2009
If you think it's time to change from your current HOA management company to a new one, be aware of the issues that can arise during the transition, and weigh the work necessary to resolve current problems against the difficulties of transitioning. . . . keep reading
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HOA Rules: Smart Rules for Home-based Businesses
May 2009
In today's economy, more and more laid off workers may turn entrepreneurial, using home-based businesses to make ends meet. That may be bad news for your condo or homeowners association if tensions rise over home-based businesses that make your quiet neighborhood seem more like a commercial strip. Here's what you must know about home-based businesses to ensure they don't change the character of your community. . . . keep reading
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HOA Fees: Can Your Association Raise Money By Adding Fees?
May 2009
When governments run short on cash, they get creative. Rather than face the wrath of the citizens by overtly raising taxes, they add a fee here and assess a fine there. Can your association take the same approach to raising cash by adopting fees that will fill your association's coffers? Here, we discuss the pros and cons of a fee-based revenue plan. . . . keep reading
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