Posts by Jesse Hitt
Fair and Predictable HOA Community Management: The CC&R Guide
Key Takeaways HOA community management comes down to being a good neighbor while upholding neighborhood standards through predictable, fair enforcement of your Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). You don’t want to be the trash-can police. You also don’t want to lose control of the community. Then there’s the pressure to make exceptions for family friends,…
Read MoreThe Ultimate HOA Meeting Agenda Template for Better Board Meetings
Key Takeaways An HOA meeting agenda is the ordered plan for a board meeting. A complete one runs from call to order and roll call through officer reports, old and new business, a time-limited homeowner forum, any executive session, and adjournment. Built well, it keeps the meeting on time, on the record, and focused on…
Read MoreProviding Transparency and Value to Your HOA Members
Key Takeaways Residents don’t always make the connection between their dues and their home value, but HOA boards fund the services and amenities that protect property values. The boards that communicate this fact clearly are the ones that retain member trust, even when fees increase. The entire community benefits when homeowners understand how their financial…
Read MoreWhy an HOA Newsletter Belongs in Every Community’s Communication Rhythm
Key Takeaways Strong HOA management depends on communication that’s steady, useful, and easy to follow. But many communities still run on scattered channels: a board email here, a Facebook post there, a text thread that includes almost everyone, and a printed notice that inevitably ends up in a recycling bin. That fragmentation creates two familiar…
Read MoreState-by-State HOA Reserve Fund Requirements: A 2026 Guide to HOA and COA Reserve Fund Accounting
Key Takeaways The Shifting Landscape of HOA Reserves A lot of concern about reserve studies began in June of 2021, when a 12-story beachfront condominium in Surfside, Florida, partially collapsed in the middle of the night. Authorities later determined the Champlain Towers South event was partially caused by long-term structural degradation, which had been reported…
Read MoreAre You Collecting Dues or Annoying Neighbors? The Complete Guide to HOA Dues Collection
Key Takeaways: The Invisible Burden of the Paper Trail Saturday afternoon should not disappear into a stack of envelopes, a spreadsheet, and a deposit slip. Yet plenty of volunteer board members know that routine: Managing HOA Finances carries real responsibility, which means it’s better to implement more order and less friction in your process. When…
Read MoreHOA Meeting Minutes: What to Document and Why
Key Takeaways: Why HOA Boards Keep Meeting Minutes Good meeting minutes are routine now and essential later. They give homeowners a clear window into how decisions are made, how funds are allocated, and how the board follows through on community priorities. For volunteer boards, minutes also bring order to HOA Management. A well-kept record shows…
Read MoreYour HOA Needs a Website. Here’s How to Build One Easily
Key Takeaways You agreed to join the HOA board because you care about your neighborhood. You didn’t agree to become its full-time help desk. But here you are on a Saturday morning, woken early by birdsong (nice), lawnmowers (loud), and the ding of an email notification (ugh). After fortifying yourself with coffee, you dare to…
Read MoreIs Data Protection Part of Your Homeowners Association Management Strategy?
Key Takeaways The New Frontier of HOA Responsibility Managing a neighborhood involves more than coordinating landscaping schedules or ensuring timely trash pickup. Board members must oversee thousands of dollars in assessments and maintain sensitive resident information. Effective HOA management requires a digital-first security mindset. When a homeowner pays their dues online or a board member uploads…
Read MoreWhy Banking Integration Is the Backbone of Modern HOA Management Accounting Software
Key Takeaways Managing a neighborhood’s finances can feel like trying to solve a puzzle where the pieces are hidden in different houses. One piece is in a paper bank statement, while another is in a treasurer’s spreadsheet, and a third is buried in a resident’s email. When your financial data doesn’t talk to your bank…
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