Property Management Blog

HOA Evictions: Can Your Community Evict You?

Over 5.5 million people in Texas live in one of the 20,000 HOAs. These days, finding a Houston, Texas home means joining a community.HOAs are growing, so it's important to know your rights as a homeowner if you are involved in one. Let's start with HOA evictions. Are they...

Navigating Rental Property Inspections in HOA Communities

If you own an HOA property, you may be wondering how to navigate the rental process.Not all homeowners associations allow members to rent their property out. It's important to look at your community's governing documents before listing your home for rent. When you get the...

What Are the Duties of Community Association Managers in Houston, Texas?

Between member inquiries, collecting fees, and planning board meetings, when was the last time your HOAs volunteers took a break? If they're managing the community alone, they could experience burnout. Before that happens, consider hiring Houston community association manager...

Choosing the Right Association Management Company: Factors to Consider

Whether you're dealing with delinquent fees or maintenance requests, managing a community can become exhausting. Instead of doing it all alone, consider hiring an association management company.An experienced company will help your community thrive. Not sure who to hire? Use ...

From Budgeting to Billing: A Guide to Managing HOA Fees

There are new HOA laws in Texas, and one of them affects HOA fees. It states that the fines and enforcement policy should be clearly outlined.Homeowners associations come with many perks. It also comes with the responsibility of managing HOA fees.Are you feeling overwhelmed by th...

The Dos and Don'ts of HOA Holiday Decorating

The new HOA rules in Texas require diligent enforcement of all HOA policies. This includes regulating HOA holiday decorating. You must clarify what's allowed this Christmas to ensure your HOA board members can hold residents accountable.Although HOA restrictions may seem to c...

Association Property Management Companies: Finding the Ideal Partner for Your Community

Are your community's volunteers drowning in a sea of paperwork? Maybe they've been late filing taxes or planning events. They shouldn't have to manage it all alone.An association manager can streamline operations and ensure efficiency. Not sure how to choose between a...

Exploring Association Management: Best Practices and Strategies for Success

As a leader in your community, you're likely communicating with members, managing the finances, and navigating legal issues all alone. If your skills aren't up to par, however, your community could suffer for it. Efficient association management takes time and practice.He...

5 Tips to Preserve HOA Home Value

Houses in HOA communities are worth more than homes that don't belong to a community association. On average, an HOA home value is at least 4% higher than a comparable, non-HOA property.One reason for this is that community associations enforce rules to beautify and protect p...

5 Things You Need to Know About HOA Property Maintenance

There are about 358,000 homeowners associations (HOAs) in the United States. More than 74 million Americans live in a neighborhood governed by one.There are many benefits to HOAs. These include basic standards for properties and common amenities. All this helps maintain property ...