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Learn how to manage holiday decorations, parking, and safety guidelines in your HOA with clear communication strategies and effective tools. Ensure a harmonious season with these essential tips for HOA board members.
Purchasing a home in an HOA can take extra steps. Learn about the HOA resale process, HOA resale packages, and more here.
Millennials and Gen Zers are taking the housing market by storm. Learn about millennial homebuying trends and how to attract young people to your HOA.
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Elections are a critical event for HOAs. Learn more about digital voting and how to ensure a smooth election with TownSq’s Digital Voting feature.
KPIs are important for HOA success. Learn about KPIs, KPI benefits, and KPI metrics HOA property managers should track.
Give your community a morale boost with these key tips to maximize resident satisfaction and enhance community engagement.
Read our article to discover five common HOA board member mistakes and how to fix them.
Read this article to learn more about professional community manager proactivity and get tips for being proactive.
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Explore the key advantages of HOA banking software, from automated invoice payments and fee collection to financial reporting—m
From bus stops to bookshelves, here are 6 ways your HOA can ensure a smooth back-to-school transition.
With the popularity of pets, residents want pet-friendly HOAs. Learn about pet-friendly HOAs, pet policies, pet technology, and more.
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Ten items all HOA boards should review, including: 1. HOA rules and regulations 2. Legislation updates. 3. Insurance policies.
Discover effective strategies for fostering teamwork in your HOA. Learn how to build strong, collaborative communities with TownSq’s expert tips and insights!
Are you putting your HOA property on the market? Learn what to do before selling your home in an HOA now.
Over two billion people use mobile payments, and your HOA should, too. Explore the benefits of an online payment system and how to select the right HOA technology partner.
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Get expert HOA financial management tips so your board can maintain the community’s financial health and keep residents happy.
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Learn all about HOA resale documents, including how to solve common HOA resale package problems.
Read this article to get the answer to: what’s an HOA inspection? Plus, get an HOA inspection checklist.
Interested in moving to an HOA? Check out these important documents for HOA buyers, including governing documents, financial documents, meeting minutes, and more.
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Learn about HOA amenities and how to use the TownSq Amenity Feature to facilitate seamless amenity management and maintenance.
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When you’re starting to consider different ways to be more environmentally friendly, deciding what to focus on first can be daunting. A great way to start is to learn about your carbon footprint, and how you can improve it.
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All HOAs are required to have meetings. Read on to learn about HOA meetings, how to run an HOA meeting, and more.
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Learn about HOA violations, common HOA violations, how to report HOA violations, and more.
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Explore why donating cribs and children's mattresses is so important, how to do it, and where you can find organizations.
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Learn about HOA violation letters and how to write an HOA violation letter.
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Get HOA organization tips and learn how to use TownSq’s Assignment tool to improve your community.
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If you’re considering getting rid of an old treadmill or other outdated or broken equipment, there are a few ways to do it. Our guide has some helpful ideas to help you donate, scrap or recycle old exercise equipment.
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Learn about the types of household batteries you’ll encounter, how to dispose of batteries safely, and who can help you get rid of old batteries.
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Discover our junk removal experts' guide with five effective methods that will help you disappear furniture you no longer need.
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Learn about what happens if you don’t pay HOA fees, consequences for your community, and tips to stay on top of your payments.
Learn all about HOA bylaws, including what they are, how to form them, why your HOA needs them, and more.
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Consider incorporating the top five HOA amenities into your neighborhood to set a higher standard.
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Here are some ways to become an eco-friendly HOA and stay sustainable.
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Learn why your HOA would benefit from HOA management tools and how to start using them.
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Here are nine important steps you should take to avoid an HOA data breach.
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Explore creative ways to bring holiday spirit to your HOA community.
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From poor communication to low member engagement, here are eight common homeowners’ association problems and how to solve them.
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Learn everything you need to know about HOA reserve funds, requirements, and more!
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A step-by-step guide on how community managers and board members can prepare their community for the end of the year.
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Learn about HOA vendor contracts, HOA vendor management, how to prevent HOA vendor issues, and more!
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Smooth HOA community management is difficult without a set strategy. Here are five ways you can improve as a community manager today!
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Keeping a community beautiful, functional, and attractive takes the teamwork of an architectural review committee. But who are they and what do they do? Read to learn more!
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Save your community from chaos and headaches with this essential HOA emergency plan and checklist.
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HOA communication is what keeps communities thriving. Here’s how to stop the back and forth emailing and lost emails with a comprehensive digital solution.
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It's time to get ready for fall, and what better way to welcome the new season than with the latest issue of Coming Home Magazine?
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Establishing a proper HOA budget can help you reduce costs, save time, and increase resident satisfaction. Here’s how.
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Learn about HOA community websites, why your HOA needs a website, and more.
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This year, TownSq sponsored the event, and we successfully communicated our mission of easy HOA software with many potential audiences. So, let's dive into some of the key lessons we learned from this incredible experience!
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In our rapidly evolving world, technology has become a driving force across all industries, including community and property management. If your HOA hasn’t adopted these technological advancements, now is a good time to start.
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From managing finances and maintenance to overseeing vendor contracts and board meetings, homeowners’ association (HOA) community managers have a lot to do. And with that may come job burnout. Luckily, there are ways community managers can prevent burnout and stay engaged and enthusiastic about their work. Learn how!
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Learn how HOA newsletters create a thriving communication hub by sharing updates, events, heartwarming stories, pictures, and more.
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Being a good neighbor is important for your HOA. Here are seven things you can do to become a good neighbor right now.
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Hiring a community association manager is valuable to give homeowners' association board members support. Here are six ways to motivate them today.
Discover the Responsibilities of a Condo Property Manager and How to Excel in the Role | Learn about the crucial duties, conflict management, and operations tasks involved in condo property management.
Five easy tips for preparing your HOA's amenities for summer.
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HOA success starts with the satisfaction and engagement of residents. The more involved they become, the closer the community is. Here’s where to start.
HOA software is eating your budget. Here’s why you should shift your focus to one, single solution.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and property management companies have changed how they operate. One of the most significant changes is the transition to a remote or hybrid work environment. Within this new work environment, leaders have had to implement hybrid board meetings as a way for managers and boards to stay connected. Read on to learn more.
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When you leverage technology there are many ways you can “stay human.” Here are 3 ways you can do it in your community.
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We’re excited to announce that our parent company HOAM Ventures has launched a podcast featuring HOAM Ventures CEO, and TownSq’s very own VP of Client Success, Hosanna Hanson.
As a leader, residents look to you for guidance and support. You’re expected to be attentive, address needs promptly, and prove you’re acting in the best interest of the community. Here are four ways board members can improve their HOA communication and listening skills today.
When we leverage technology we seek out ways to optimize an organization or an individual's performance. The use of technology streamlines processes and operations, maximizes revenue, creates efficiencies, and most importantly increases engagement.
An Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is essential to every community. Because this committee plays an important role, they must also be fair and reasonable. Here are five tips to ensure your ARC is consistent in your HOA.
HOAs should be proactive when it comes to seasonal maintenance as we head into spring it's essential to prepare your community. In this article, we will touch on a few essential spring maintenance items to do in your community.
Trust in an HOA is critical to a successfully run community. We outline five ways that you can help build trust to grow and maintain the relationship between board members, managers, and residents.
One of the most asked questions is how do you increase community involvement? There is no one simple answer, but by adopting some of these tips, you will surely see increased engagement within your HOA.
HOAs get a bad rap most of the time, but there is a reason so many communities embrace them. Having rules and guides to follow helps keep the HOA in pristine shape as we start a new year. It's important to ensure that your HOA is running smoothly. Here are six steps to improve your HOA for homeowners, board members, and managers.
It's important to start the new year off right in your HOA. It can be easy to forget where you left off when coming back from the holidays, so we've compiled a list of ways to stay on track.
As we head into a new year it's important to recognize the emerging trends so that your HOA can be successful. We have outlined five trends to look out for in 2023.
As we head into a new year, we want to reflect on all we accomplished in 2022. Take a look back at some of our highlights of this year!
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As we head into the new year it's important to establish goals for your community. Check out our 5 new years resolutions you should make for your HOA, plus download our free template to get you started!
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here—and we’re celebrating with a new issue of ComingHome!
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5 tips to help you meet quorum in your next HOA election.
As we get closer to election season, you may question whether I should be more involved in my community. Here are four reasons you should consider joining your HOA board and an outline of the roles that may be available to you.
As we approach the end of the year, it is time to look at the current roles in the community to see what needs to be updated for the coming year. We've compiled a list of things you should consider to be best prepared for the coming year.
If you are thinking of buying in a managed community make sure that you familiarize yourself with the resale documents needed. We outline everything you need to know about the resale package.
Having an architectural review committee isn't enough you need to also have a good review plan in place. Check out these 5 tips for a foolproof architectural review plan that you can easily implement in your community.
HOAs that do not utilize a maintenance plan, often find themselves taking more of a reactive approach. Prepare your community by considering these 5 HOA plans.
HOA dues are a large part in keeping your HOA up and running. It is also important to have a well structured collection policy in place if and when a homeowner defaults on their payment. Outlined in this article are some key steps to ensuring you have a successful collection plan in place.
In an HOA everyone has responsibilities, including homeowners. Know your responsibilities to ensure you are getting the most out of your HOA, plus ways you can stay involved in what is happening in your community.
Adapting technology for your HOA can seem like a rather daunting task, however the benefits far outweigh the risks. Check out these 5 reasons your HOA should be thinking about technology for their community.
What projects should your HOA prioritize? Spring is just around the corner, and when you finally thought you were caught up, the list of projects and tasks starts to build up again. But not to worry, you’re not alone.
Spring is just around the corner and contrary to the belief, people are ready to get out! After being indoors due to Covid-19, we’re starting to see communities slowly make their way outside their homes.
As a property manager, you were not only hired for your fantastic skills and amazing personality, but for your ability to manage people. When it comes to people and relationships, emotional connections are necessary
Congratulations! You’re now the proud parent of a newly elected HOA board of directors! As a community manager, you’re dedicated to helping your board make the perfect transition into their new roles.
Living in an HOA has many benefits, one of the biggest being the hierarchy that exists within the community: managers, boards, and homeowners. Pre-set rules and by-laws inform homeowners what they can do and what they may need to ask permission for.
Property inspections are essential to the well-being and growth of the HOA community. Its primary purpose is to ensure that the community is safe, thrives, and maintains its value.
If you work in HOA management, we’re sure you’ve had your share of working with the HOA violation process — which is no walk in the park. HOA violations are probably one of the most challenging processes to organize and communicate.
Managing an HOA can be highly stressful and sometimes increasingly complicated for board members and community managers. Many HOAs across the United States still operate by non-technological means, meaning that most operations are built on the backbone of in-person meetings or paper and pen.
For many people, an online election or digital voting is often seen as quite fun and collaborative. However, this isn’t always the case, especially when voting on matters in an HOA. HOA elections are historically given a bad rep because they usually become a point of contention between groups or individuals with vastly differing opinions regarding how the board should run the HOA.
If you've ever needed to make a change to the exterior of your home, you've probably come across the ARC...
One of the more unfortunate but necessary parts of the HOA management business is managing and enforcing HOA violations within the community. Although most property managers and board members often do everything to avoid such an incident, HOA violations are nearly unavoidable in the grand scheme of things.
What is a community association manager? If you're familiar with the show The Office, you’ll be familiar with the many unique and memorable characters. One character, in particular, Michael Scott, the funny, quirky office manager of Dunder Mifflin, always had a passion for being the “World’s Best Boss.” In fact, you may be surprised to know that many of the scenes featuring Michael Scott actually came with an invaluable lesson.
The communal aspect of living in an HOA is built on the harmonious relationship between homeowners and board members.
As we start to progress into the new year, HOAs will soon be occupied with writing the agenda for their yearly community gathering and board meetings. Not to mention the prep work that comes along with it
For first time HOA members, or even existing members learning the fundamentals of their HOA, many aspects of the association membership process feels overwhelming and extensive.
Whether you’re an active HOA member or someone that is new to the club, you are probably well aware of many rules that may contain within an HOA