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Explore articles that cover essential topics like conflict resolution, policy development, and board member responsibilities. Whether you are new to the board or a seasoned leader, these resources are designed to enhance your skills and support your efforts in building a well-managed and cohesive community. Whether you’re looking for ways to improve board efficiency or ensure compliance with financial HOA regulations, Community Financials here to support you every step of the way.
A week ago we held a webinar on how to read financial reports for your HOA or Condo community. In case you missed it we are providing a link to the recording as well as some of the questions and answers below. Stay tuned as we’ll offer other educational webinars like this more frequently in…
Who says “Bigger” is “Better”? When it comes to large scale community associations like Master Planned Communities (MPCs), Master Associations with Multiple Sub-Associations, Property Owners Associations (POAs), and even larger Homeowners Associations (HOAs), Condominiums, and Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), “Bigger” can be “Better” but only if serious consideration is given to the all-important tasks of record-keeping, bookkeeping,…
Many Homeowner Association and Condominium Boards make the mistake of equating doing their bookkeeping by themselves or picking a low-cost bookkeeper with saving money. What if I told you that using an HOA and condominium specialized third-party accounting and bookkeeping firm actually pays for itself? I’m guessing you’d want to learn more. Here’s the proof!…
At Community Financials, we often find ourselves rooting for the “little guys”. In a world where condominium associations and HOAs can be made up of hundreds or even thousands of units, the majority of condos and HOAs are smaller in stature. Many have 50 units or less comprising the association. Regardless of size, all community…
When a unit owner or HOA member misses a few payments or stops paying common fees and assessments altogether, most HOAs or condo associations turn to an attorney to help them collect. While this process is common and traditional, it is antiquated and further taxes the resource of the association and creates large attorney fees…
Community Financials proudly announces increased insurance coverage. This investment has been made to safeguard funds for increased peace of mind for all Community Financials clients. The new crime insurance is a fidelity bond for concerned clients of Community Financials. In an era where computer hacking, ransomware, crime, and fidelity issues create concern for HOAs, Community…
I talk to hundreds of HOA and Condo Board members every year. Many of them have a Community Association Manager or Management Company, working for them. Some of them dislike the high cost of the poor service they receive. However, they are reluctant to make a change to either a new manger or to become…
Doing payroll is straightforward and easy right? Not really. Many communities and management companies get tripped up by payroll. Don’t be ashamed I know a lot of accounting companies that outsource payroll to experts as well. This post discusses how to reduce risk: outsource your HOA or condo community payroll. Risk #1: Fraud From studying…
A condo or homeowners’ association (HOA) going from full management to self-managed with Community Financials’ support experiences significant cost savings. However a self-managed community going from no cost to paying for a financial management service gets a new expense line item. Sometimes we get asked to answer what makes condo & HOA financial management expensive….
Russell Munz, Founder
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
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