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Christine Ponce • October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 • 15 min. read

HOA board meeting rules and a ready-to-run agenda

There are about 78.1 million Americans living in community associations, and more than 2.5 million of those residents currently sit on HOA boards. Those board members contribute

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Christine Ponce • September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 • 13 min. read

The self-managed board’s mid-year financial check-up

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Christine Ponce • August 7, 2026September 10, 2026 • 14 min. read

New board member training

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Christine Ponce • July 7, 2026September 10, 2026 • 12 min. read

A simple month-end money routine for self-managed boards

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Christine Ponce • July 3, 2026September 10, 2026 • 15 min. read

The Board’s Guide to Choosing an HOA Payment Processor

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Stephen Smellie • May 22, 2026June 9, 2026 • 13 min. read

Standardizing Financial Reports Across Multiple Communities

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Stephen Smellie • April 29, 2026September 10, 2026 • 14 min. read

How to Set Up Online Payments for Your Self-Managed HOA

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Stephen Smellie • April 13, 2026September 10, 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, 2026September 10, 2026 • 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 • March 4, 2026September 10, 2026 • 15 min. read

11 tasks self-managed HOAs can automate

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Stephen Smellie • February 6, 2026September 10, 2026 • 11 min. read

Licenses CAM in Florida requirements

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Stephen Smellie • February 4, 2026September 10, 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?

Yes, it is possible for an HOA to put a lien on your home if you fail to pay dues or assessments. However, this authority depends on what

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Kim Brown • November 13, 2025November 24, 2025 • 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 • November 6, 2025March 16, 2026 • 6 min. read

4 Ways HOA Management Companies Can Win New Business

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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

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 • September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 • 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 • September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 • 7 min. read

Do you need HOA approval for a security camera?

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Kim Brown • September 8, 2025September 10, 2026 • 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, 2025September 10, 2026 • 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

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

HOA grants: Is my association eligible?

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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

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

New to the board? Here’s what to expect

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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

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

How self-managed HOA software can simplify your community operations

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