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Stephen Smellie • April 13, 2026April 8, 2026 • 12 min. read

Automating HOA Vendor Payments and Invoices

Vendor payments are one of those operational responsibilities that seem straightforward on the surface but consume more time, money, and energy than most boards think. It's not

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Stephen Smellie • April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 • 13 min. read

How to Automate Your Self-Managed HOA

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Stephen Smellie • March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 • 15 min. read

11 tasks self-managed HOAs can automate

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Stephen Smellie • February 6, 2026March 19, 2026 • 11 min. read

Licenses CAM in Florida requirements

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Stephen Smellie • February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 • 16 min. read

A complete guide for self-managed HOAs

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Kim Brown • November 25, 2025January 27, 2026 • 8 min. read

Can an HOA put a lien on your house?

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Kim Brown • November 13, 2025November 24, 2025 • 6 min. read

9 software for self-managed HOA communities

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Kim Brown • November 6, 2025March 16, 2026 • 6 min. read

4 Ways HOA Management Companies Can Win New Business

What is the one thing that practically every community association management company desires? Growth! At least 75% of property managers plan to expand their portfolios in 2026,

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Kim Brown • October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 • 6 min. read

Missouri HOAs can once again regulate backyard chickens

Who knew chickens would ruffle so many feathers?! But these domesticated fowl were at the center of a big legal battle, led by the Community Association Institute’s Heartland

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Kim Brown • October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 • 7 min. read

How to deal with speeding in an HOA

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Kim Brown • October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 • 7 min. read

Not so spooky holiday decoration rules for HOAs

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Kim Brown • September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 • 6 min. read

Top 6 PM companies in San Jose

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Kim Brown • September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 • 7 min. read

Do you need HOA approval for a security camera?

This is not a new question, but it is becoming more prevalent. Between car thefts, package pirates and random incidents of vandalism, HOA owners feel compelled to

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Kim Brown • September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 • 6 min. read

Top 6 HOA management companies in Baltimore

Baltimore has been referred to as the “Charm City” because of the many attractions nestled within the area. The historic Inner Harbor, picturesque Oriole Park at Camden Yards,

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Phillip Livingston • August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 • 2 min. read

Property Control launches as the parent company behind Condo Control, HOA Central, HOA Sites, and Patrol Points

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Kim Brown • August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 • 7 min. read

HOA conflicts of interest: Risks and remedies

You’ve heard the saying that honesty is the best policy. Keep that in mind as you get into this article. Board members are, on occasion, criticized for

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Kim Brown • August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 • 7 min. read

The hidden costs of accepting checks

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Kim Brown • July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 • 6 min. read

HOA grants: Is my association eligible?

Did you know that HOAs can apply for grants? It’s true! But be warned, your team will have to put in some work in order to obtain

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Kim Brown • July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 • 7 min. read

HOA resident databases: Should your community have one?

Most associations collect emails and phone numbers for more efficient communication. If you already have a list containing these details, then you have a resident database! If

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Kim Brown • June 23, 2025July 10, 2025 • 8 min. read

How HOAs can manage pool guests this summer

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Kim Brown • June 13, 2025July 10, 2025 • 7 min. read

The best way to handle HOA communication and requests

It’s Monday morning and you are hit with 50 emails from owners that have rolled in over the weekend. 2 people flagged you down before you got

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Kim Brown • May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 • 6 min. read

6 big mistakes large HOAs make

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Kim Brown • May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 • 7 min. read

New to the board? Here’s what to expect

Congratulations! You’ve been elected to represent your HOA and make important decisions that will impact the health and happiness of the community. But with so much to

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Kim Brown • April 23, 2025June 17, 2025 • 9 min. read

Your complete guide to homeowners association software

Hey! If you’re looking for in-depth information about homeowners association software, you’re in the right place. In this article, you’ll learn all about the basics. After

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Kim Brown • April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 • 7 min. read

Best practices for hiring an HOA attorney

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Kim Brown • April 1, 2025November 21, 2025 • 7 min. read

Enhancing communication with an HOA resident portal

HOAs are booming, but many of these communities struggle with communication. What’s the problem, you might be thinking. It can’t be that hard to let people know

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Kim Brown • March 14, 2025June 17, 2025 • 8 min. read

Improve compliance in your HOA with violation tracking software

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Kim Brown • March 12, 2025June 17, 2025 • 7 min. read

How self-managed HOA software can simplify your community operations

Are you a self-managed HOA? You’re in good company! The Foundation for Community Association Research estimates that 30% to 40% of community associations are self-managed, meaning they

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