Posts by Jesse Hitt
Understanding HOA Financial Reports
Key Takeaways: Why Financial Reports Are the Invisible Backbone of Your Community If you’ve ever looked at your HOA’s financial statements and wondered whether everything is actually in order, you’re not alone. Community leadership is hands-on work, and finances are often the most challenging part to manage. That’s why many communities turn to HOA accounting…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between HOA Management and Condo Management?
Key Takeaways: Introduction You’re shopping for condo management software because you’re tired of juggling spreadsheets, email threads, and vendor invoices across three different tools. But here’s the thing: before you pick a platform, you need to know what you’re actually managing, because HOAs and condo associations aren’t the same. Both are community associations run by…
Read MoreThe Top 3 Ways HOA Management Software Saves You Time
Key Takeaways HOA management is essential work. It’s also exhausting. For many board members, the hours spent on communication, dues collection, maintenance requests, and compliance tracking can stretch far beyond what feels reasonable for a volunteer role. Juggling paperwork, emails, and spreadsheets during your off-hours isn’t sustainable in the long term. Over time, even the…
Read MoreAre HOAs Legally Required to Have a Website?
Key Takeaways Does our HOA Need a Website? Running a homeowners’ association is a considerable task. Volunteer leaders and board members may enter their roles with willing hearts but limited management experience. Maybe you stepped in because you like connecting with your neighbors and helping your community. You may not have experience in website design…
Read MoreHow to Collect HOA Payments Without Chasing Down Checks
Key Takeaways You didn’t sign up to be your community’s debt collector. Yet here you are, sending another email, making another call, or even knocking on a neighbor’s door, asking if they forgot their HOA dues again. It’s awkward, time-consuming, and frankly, not how you imagined you’d be spending your time when you joined the…
Read More3 Ways to Improve Talks Between HOA Boards and Residents
Key Takeaways Why Communication Between HOA Boards and Residents Breaks Down Effective communication supports a healthy association. When boards and residents share information openly, they solve problems faster and maintain trust. For many volunteer boards, the missing piece isn’t effort. It’s the lack of a structured system that supports consistent communication. Without one, boards end…
Read MoreThe Future of HOA Management: How Tech Is Changing the Game
Key Takeaways The community management industry is at a crossroads. The path behind us? A not-so-nostalgic road littered with paper checks and community bulletin boards (wavy borders and tear-away contact sheets, anyone?). The going was often slow, thanks to lengthy meetings, confusing manual processes, and late nights spent staring cross-eyed at massive spreadsheets. The road…
Read MoreWhy the Self-Managed HOA Model Is Gaining Ground
Key Takeaways The Modern Self-Management Movement Professional management fees keep climbing. Insurance premiums are up. And volunteer boards are asking: can we become self-managed HOA without the chaos? These rising costs and tighter household budgets have made every line item feel personal, especially in smaller communities where any increase hits harder. Within that shift, one…
Read More5 Must-Have Features in Modern HOA Software
Key Takeaways PayHOA functions as a digital property management company, combining these features into one accessible platform for boards of all sizes. Introduction: Why HOA Software Matters in 2025 Running a community without modern tools feels like managing a data center with a flip phone. Spreadsheets and shared folders might work for a while, but…
Read MoreWhat Is the Best HOA Software for CAMs/PMCs?
Key Takeaways Modern Association Managers Need Modern Software Whether you’re overseeing two communities, twenty, or two hundred, managing HOAs today demands more than spreadsheets and scattered apps. Community association managers are under constant pressure to deliver clear communication, timely financials, and seamless operations while juggling multiple properties and stakeholders. That’s where HOA software becomes essential…
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