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Category: Community Association Living

It’s Termite Season

EDITOR’S NOTE: This blog post originally appeared on the Pest Control Technicians, Inc. blog and is shared here by permission of PCT Founder & President Joe Silvestrini. Springtime in Philly is the time that many locals consider to be the best time of the year. During this season, the city emerges from months of cold, […]

5 Common HOA Rules: Why They’re So Prevalent & Here to Stay

Rebecca Hertzler, CMCA, AMS, PCAM | Associa Part of being a resident within a homeowners association (HOA) involves fulfilling responsibilities to the community—maintaining your property, paying assessments, and, maybe most importantly, following the rules. While every association is unique and has its own set of guidelines, there are some regulations that are necessary to maintain […]

Overcoming Change in the Workplace

by Josephine Wolf, Esq. | Clemons Richter & Reiss, P.C. Although change is a normal (and inevitable) facet of virtually every aspect of our lives, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate. When it comes to our professional world, change can seem unsettling, daunting, and even overwhelming, even in the best of times. Whether it […]

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This blog post originally appeared on the Association Bridge, LLC blog and is shared by permission of author Thomas L. Willis, PCAM. Learn more about Tom and Association Bridge, LLC at the end of this article. What’s in a name? The mouth, the mind and the figurative heart have a most curious relationship. […]

Setting and Achieving Professional Goals

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by Kara Guerra, SERVPRO Team McCabe What are your professional goals? That can seem like a really loaded question if you haven’t thought about it before. Perhaps you’re like me and have been playing your career by ear. Perhaps you have had a plan all along. Either way, trying to evaluate where you want to […]

8 Ways to Show Thanks to HOA Volunteers

EDITOR’S NOTE: This blog post originally appeared on Associa’s bog and is shared by permission of Associa Mid-Atlantic, AAMC. Visit Associa’s blog here. Volunteers are the backbone of any thriving homeowners’ association (HOA). They contribute their time and talents to help the association achieve its goals and ensure residents are satisfied with their quality of […]

Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign…in My Association

Hate Has No Home Sign

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on the Hoffman Law, LLC blog and is shared by permission of author Edward Hoffman, Jr., Esq., CCAL. Sign, sign, everywhere a signBlockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mindDo this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?“Signs” – Five Man Electrical Band (with Tesla – the band, not […]

CAI Adopts New Public Policy on the Regulation of Political and Noncommercial Signs and Flags

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on the CAI Advocacy Blog (https://advocacy.caionline.org/) and was posted on October 28, 2022. It is reprinted here by permission of CAI. Election season is here across the U.S., which often puts the subject of political sign regulations at the forefront of discussions between community association leaders and residents, legislators, […]

Is Your Electrical Panel a Fire Hazard?

I have often said that one of my most important jobs as a manager is to protect my associations. That includes my boards, the buildings, and the residents. I can’t police my properties 24/7, but I can be mindful of possible hazards, and eliminate as many as possible. An insurance inspection at one of my […]

Key Tips to Help Avoid Costly Fraud Attempts

This article courtesy of Nicole Skaro, CMCA, EBP, CIT – a Division of First Citizens Bank, Community Association Banking Division (CAB) Unfortunately, HOA fraud is a reality – and many of us will experience firsthand such scam attempts. The good news is that by staying vigilant, we can better protect ourselves. Among those HOA scams, […]