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Practical insights for reserve study professionals and association boards

Reading a 30-Year Funding Projection: A Board's Walkthrough
Reserve Planning

Reading a 30-Year Funding Projection: A Board's Walkthrough

Follow a 96-unit condo through its 30-year funding projection and learn to read every column, spot the pressure years, a...

Jul 18, 2026 7 min read
Going Paperless: A Practical Guide to Digital Document Management for Associations
Technology & Tools

Going Paperless: A Practical Guide to Digital Document Management for Associations

Learn how to move your association records from filing cabinets to a searchable digital system that survives board turno...

Jul 11, 2026 5 min read
HOA and Condo Law Changes: A Board Compliance Checklist
Industry News

HOA and Condo Law Changes: A Board Compliance Checklist

A practical, step-by-step checklist to help boards and managers review state HOA and condominium laws affecting reserves...

Jul 7, 2026 6 min read
HOA Roof Inspection Guide: When to Schedule and What Inspectors Check
Maintenance Guides

HOA Roof Inspection Guide: When to Schedule and What Inspectors Check

In this worked example, a condo board learns that ground-level roof checks are not enough. Professional inspections reve...

Jun 13, 2026 4 min read
HOA Board Member Fiduciary Duties and Personal Liability: What You Need to Know
Board Governance

HOA Board Member Fiduciary Duties and Personal Liability: What You Need to Know

HOA board members have fiduciary duties that create personal liability exposure. Learn the key responsibilities and prot...

Jun 11, 2026 5 min read
When to Commission a Full Study vs. Update: A Property Manager's Checklist
Reserve Planning

When to Commission a Full Study vs. Update: A Property Manager's Checklist

Property managers face this decision every few years: commission a full reserve study with inspection, or is an update s...

Jun 9, 2026 7 min read
Digital Site Inspections: Using Tablets and Phones for Reserve Study Field Work
Technology & Tools

Digital Site Inspections: Using Tablets and Phones for Reserve Study Field Work

Transform your reserve study field work with digital tools. Learn best practices for using tablets and phones to capture...

Jun 6, 2026 6 min read
How to Keep Your HOA Community Informed: Communication Best Practices
Community Living

How to Keep Your HOA Community Informed: Communication Best Practices

Strong communication between HOA boards and residents builds trust, reduces conflicts, and creates a more harmonious com...

Jun 2, 2026 4 min read
Handling a $250,000 Special Assessment: A Worked Example for HOA Boards
Financial Management

Handling a $250,000 Special Assessment: A Worked Example for HOA Boards

A worked example showing how an HOA can calculate and communicate a $250,000 special assessment for an emergency roof re...

May 30, 2026 6 min read
California SB 326 and SB 721: Balcony Inspection Requirements for HOAs
Legal & Compliance

California SB 326 and SB 721: Balcony Inspection Requirements for HOAs

California SB 326 requires condominium associations to have balconies and other exterior elevated elements professionall...

May 28, 2026 7 min read
Seasonal HVAC Maintenance Checklists for Multi-Unit Properties
Maintenance Guides

Seasonal HVAC Maintenance Checklists for Multi-Unit Properties

Seasonal HVAC maintenance checklists for multi-unit properties. Prevent costly breakdowns and extend equipment life with...

May 26, 2026 3 min read
How to Run Effective HOA Board Meetings: Agenda, Minutes, and Follow-Up
Board Governance

How to Run Effective HOA Board Meetings: Agenda, Minutes, and Follow-Up

Learn to run productive HOA board meetings with clear agendas, accurate minutes, and effective follow-up procedures that...

May 23, 2026 5 min read