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A homeowner stops paying dues. Months pass. By the time a lien is filed, the window to collect may already be closing. The board absorbs the shortfall. Everyone else pays more to make up the difference. For some associations, the answer has been a special tax district for HOA and condo communities. It is not…
A homeowner stops paying dues. Months pass. By the time a lien is filed, the window to collect may already be closing. The board absorbs the shortfall. Everyone else pays more to make up the difference. For some associations, the answer has been a special tax district for HOA and condo communities. It is not…
Your board treasurer has been managing the finances for six years. They know where every account is, how the reporting system works, and what vendors get paid on what schedule. Then one day they move, get sick, or simply decide they are done volunteering. Suddenly nobody on the board knows how to read the financial…
If you’ve heard that new rules from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are affecting condos and HOAs, you’re not imagining things. On March 18, 2026, both agencies announced significant updates to the standards communities must meet in order for buyers to use conventional mortgages to purchase homes in your community. The good news: these changes…
Florida’s Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) requirements have changed the way condominium and co-op boards think about reserve funding. What was once a matter of financial preference is now, in many cases, a legal obligation. For boards navigating SIRS compliance, one of the most pressing questions is how reserves should be structured and reported on…
When it comes to long-term financial planning, one of the most important responsibilities for HOA and condominium boards is maintaining adequate reserves for future repairs and replacements. But the question of how those reserves are structured on your balance sheet matters more than most boards realize. Should reserve funds sit as one line item, or…
For many homeowners, HOA fees and special assessments are viewed as another monthly bill. However, as a board member or community manager, helping your residents understand the potential tax benefits of these payments can change the narrative. When owners see their dues not just as an expense, but as a potential tax advantage or an…
The holiday season is when many communities take time to acknowledge the people who keep daily operations running smoothly. Boards often express this appreciation through holiday gifts and bonuses for HOA staff, which can be a meaningful tradition. However, these gestures also come with financial considerations that are easy to overlook. Holiday giving, however, comes…
Every HOA board knows that the treasurer role is one of the hardest to fill, and even harder to keep filled. Between managing the books, staying compliant, tracking delinquencies, and preparing reports, it’s no surprise that treasurers often feel overwhelmed. The role demands precision, patience, and countless volunteer hours. Yet for most community associations, those…
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