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
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Kim Brown • • 6 min. read
4 ways community association management companies can win new business
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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
With Halloween, Thanksgiving and joyous winter holidays on the horizon, we thought it would be helpful to share information about HOA décor. Some people love to celebrate.
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Kim Brown • • 6 min. read
Top 6 PM companies in San Jose
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Kim Brown • • 7 min. read
Do you need HOA approval for a security camera?
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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
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 • • 7 min. read
The hidden costs of accepting checks
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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
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 • • 6 min. read
6 big mistakes large HOAs make
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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
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 • • 8 min. read
Improve compliance in your HOA with violation tracking software
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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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