Christine Ponce • • 13 min. read
The self-managed board’s mid-year financial check-up
If your board handles finances, vendor contracts, and collections without a management company, you’re part of the 30% to 40% of community associations nationwide that are self-managed.
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Christine Ponce • • 14 min. read
New board member training
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Christine Ponce • • 12 min. read
A simple month-end money routine for self-managed boards
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Christine Ponce • • 15 min. read
The Board’s Guide to Choosing an HOA Payment Processor
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Stephen Smellie • • 13 min. read
Standardizing Financial Reports Across Multiple Communities
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Stephen Smellie • • 14 min. read
How to Set Up Online Payments for Your Self-Managed HOA
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Stephen Smellie • • 12 min. read
Automating HOA Vendor Payments and Invoices
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Stephen Smellie • • 13 min. read
How to Automate Your Self-Managed HOA
As a board member of a self-managed HOA, you are volunteering your time, often after a full workday, to keep your community running. You are fielding maintenance
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Stephen Smellie • • 15 min. read
11 tasks self-managed HOAs can automate
I have been supporting community managers and board members for self-managed HOAs for years now, and I can tell you that these members are always overwhelmed by
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Stephen Smellie • • 11 min. read
Licenses CAM in Florida requirements 
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Stephen Smellie • • 16 min. read
A complete guide for self-managed HOAs
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Kim Brown • • 8 min. read
Can an HOA put a lien on your house​?
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Kim Brown • • 6 min. read
9 software for self-managed HOA communities
If you belong to a self-managed HOA board, you already know what it means to wear a lot of hats. You never thought you could be a
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Kim Brown • • 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 • • 6 min. read
Missouri HOAs can once again regulate backyard chickens
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Kim Brown • • 7 min. read
How to deal with speeding in an HOA
Speeding isn’t just another pesky issue. It has potentially fatal consequences, and at the very least, drivers who speed make other HOA owners feel unsafe. The magnitude
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Kim Brown • • 7 min. read
Not so spooky holiday decoration rules for HOAs
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Kim Brown • • 6 min. read
Top 6 PM companies in San Jose
San Jose is a powerhouse. As the tech hub of Silicon Valley, this area is home to some of the world’s most forward-thinking innovators. Jobs with high
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Kim Brown • • 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 • • 6 min. read
Top 6 HOA management companies in Baltimore
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Phillip Livingston • • 2 min. read
Property Control launches as the parent company behind Condo Control, HOA Central, HOA Sites, and Patrol Points
New York, NY, August 29, 2025: Property Control today announced the launch of its parent brand, bringing together Condo Control, HOA Central, HOA Sites, and Patrol Points
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Kim Brown • • 7 min. read
HOA conflicts of interest: Risks and remedies
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Kim Brown • • 7 min. read
The hidden costs of accepting checks
46% of Americans didn’t write a check in 2023, reports a survey conducted by GOBankingRates. 17% wrote a check once a month, and 4% wrote more than
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Kim Brown • • 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 • • 7 min. read
HOA resident databases: Should your community have one?
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Kim Brown • • 8 min. read
How HOAs can manage pool guests this summer
Pools are supposed to create soothing, relaxing, and fun environments. The smell of chlorine, the sight of crystal blue water, and faint sounds of splashes elicit feelings
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Kim Brown • • 7 min. read
The best way to handle HOA communication and requests
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Kim Brown • • 6 min. read
6 big mistakes large HOAs make
We’re not trying to embarrass any large HOA. Quite the opposite, we recognize that caring for a big community is really, really difficult. With so many people
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Kim Brown • • 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 • • 9 min. read
Your complete guide to homeowners association software
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Kim Brown • • 7 min. read
Best practices for hiring an HOA attorney
Your homeowners association needs an HOA attorney. There are several reasons why this is true, but one of the most compelling explanations is that attorneys help to
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Kim Brown • • 7 min. read
Enhancing communication with an HOA resident portal
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Kim Brown • • 8 min. read
Improve compliance in your HOA with violation tracking software
Rules are not meant to be broken in an HOA community. In fact, rules play an important role in maintaining property values, setting expectations, and preserving an
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Kim Brown • • 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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