Posts by Jesse Hitt
Top 10 Reasons to Try a 30-Day HOA Software Trial
HOA software is designed to make managing your association easier by leveraging all the benefits of modern technology—like automation, task management, and multi-channel communication—so you can focus on what matters most—the people in your community. Today’s HOA members are more tech savvy than ever before and are likely already encountering technology trends like AI in…
Read MoreHOA Management Software Just in Time for Summer
You know it’s summer when you see packs of kids roving around the neighborhood, riding their new hoverboards, fat-tire bikes, and whatever is the latest trend in childhood transportation. You also know it’s summer when you start asking if your HOA software can help you stay on top of all the planning. Summer is the…
Read MoreA Modern Approach to HOA Management
Key Takeaways: Living in an HOA community comes with a host of benefits. From ensuring your future property value to amenities to socialization opportunities and more, there’s a reason homeowners’ associations have been a staple of American life for over 50 years. That isn’t to say HOAs aren’t without their drawbacks, especially when your HOA…
Read MoreHow HOA Boards Can Achieve Effective Communication
With so many moving parts involved in running a self managed HOA, maintaining healthy communication between the board and your residents can feel like an uphill battle. It’s no surprise that communication breakdown is one of the most common challenges HOAs face today. Creating a strong mutual relationship with your residents requires fairness, transparency, and…
Read MoreWhy HOA Bookkeeping as a Service Is a Gamechanger
HOA bookkeeping plays a critical role in maintaining a financially healthy community and typically falls on the shoulders of volunteer board members. While some HOAs might hire a third-party management company to handle the day-to-day management of their association, many will opt to self-manage. Not only does this save thousands of dollars in annual management…
Read MoreNavigating Financial Transparency with HOA Software
In a world of instant information, your HOA members expect to have their questions answered in real time, and with the right HOA software, you can. For most self-managed HOAs, financial transparency isn’t an issue of keeping secrets but instead of technical capability and personal bandwidth. Who has the time and technology to compile, sort,…
Read MoreThe Future of the HOA: Top 7 Changes for Modernizing HOAs
The demographics of homeowners are changing, which means homeowners associations are rushing to adapt their HOA software and policies to the demands of a younger HOA community with more technologically advanced expectations. While Americans over the age of 45 are much more likely to own a home than rent, the number of Millennials and Gen…
Read MoreUnderstanding BOI Reporting: A Guide for HOAs
As of January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act went into effect. Why does this matter for HOAs? Because small businesses—including HOAs that fall under the criteria—will be required to submit a Beneficial Owner Information Report to the US government. This could significantly change HOA bookkeeping policies and procedures for your HOA. Understanding the implications…
Read MoreStreamline Your Finances With HOA Accounting Software
If you’re on the board of a self managed HOA, you may only have a handful of hours each week to ensure everything gets done. You need efficient tools to make this happen. This is especially true if you’re an HOA treasurer who has the important job of managing the financial health of the community.…
Read MorePickleball Courts in Your Self Managed HOA
Many self managed HOAs have amenities such as pickleball courts or a swimming pool. There are pros and cons to both adding and maintaining these. Who will use them? What is the cost? How will upkeep be managed? In a self managed HOA, the board is made up of volunteers from the community, and their…
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