Posts by Jesse Hitt
Ditch Your Tech Stack for an All-in-One HOA Management Software
In order to efficiently and effectively self manage your HOA, you need the right tools. If you’ve been managing your community’s HOA for a minute or even just looking into self managing your HOA, then you’re already well aware of how the right software can make a huge difference. When it comes to HOA management,…
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 MoreEnsuring Compliance: How Software Facilitates HOA Regulations
With the rise of easy-to-use HOA software, self-managed homeowners associations are automating their HOA accounting, communications, and management tasks. For neighborhoods that have traditionally used HOA management companies, access to high-level management tools makes the idea of self-management more attractive than ever. But self-management isn’t without its own issues. For one, compliance now rests on…
Read MoreWhat Your HOA Management Needs to Know About an 1120H
With all the responsibilities your self managed HOA has to take on, it’s easy to overlook taxes. After all, an HOA is set up to support its community, not operate like a traditional business. Most HOAs aren’t tax-exempt. The good news is that filing HOA taxes is typically a piece of cake. The 1120H is…
Read MoreEmpowering your Self Managed HOA to Navigate Frivolous Lawsuits
If you are a board member or leader of your condo association, lawsuits — both frivolous and this serious — can make self managed HOA management a difficult sea to navigate. Without the proper HOA management HOA software, most are sure to fail. Here are some things to know about the most common types of…
Read MoreProtecting Your Neighborhood from Pests: Who Pays for Vermin and Wildlife Removal?
Communities trust HOA Management with the upkeep of their neighborhoods, including maintaining common areas, shared amenities, and landscaping, enforcing CC&Rs, settling disputes with residents, and making important financial decisions. Depending on the size and complexity of a neighborhood, resident volunteers are often capable of managing HOAs without the need to outsource to third-party management companies.…
Read MoreHOA Management Made Easy with PayHOA
Many homeowners associations are comparing the costs and benefits of property management companies and self-management. Some HOAs find hiring a reliable third-party property management company (PMC) is the best approach for them for handling accounts payable and accounts receivable, vendor contracts, and “prickly” tasks like violation reviews and enforcement. On the other hand, the cost…
Read MoreChickens, Bees, and Goats: How HOA Management Resolves Disputes when Homesteading Arrives
Do you have a friend or neighbor who has offered some fresh eggs or honey from their backyard? Perhaps you’ve thought about getting a goat or two to mow your grass? The instance of keeping livestock at home–modern homesteading–has increased dramatically, especially since 2020. While this lifestyle may seem appealing to some, not everyone feels…
Read MoreCommunication Tools for Better Dispute Resolution
A Homeowners Association or HOA is a group of homeowners in a defined area run by a board of neighbor volunteers. The HOA board oversees the management of neighborhood services. These may include maintenance of common areas, trash pickup, and snow removal. The HOA also establishes and enforces community rules. But, the community’s HOA performs…
Read MoreWhy HOA Software is Tech Worth Embracing
HOA owners want their membership and participation in their HOA to be as trouble-free as possible. HOA board members, too, aim to provide the benefits of HOA membership with a minimum of conflict, confusion, and mistakes. HOA accounting software can ensure that all parties can meet these goals. Software specifically designed to meet the needs…
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