Increasing homeowner engagement is an essential component of building an active community. More homeowner involvement gives HOA board members a chance to understand the concerns of the association.

Condominium Associates provides you with some tips on how to prevent conflicts of interest in your community association.

A top priority for any Condo or HOA board is resident safety. Above all, when neighbors feel safe, it increases the value of your community. Also, it helps maintain the grounds from unwanted damages. However, we at Condominium Associates understand that it can be a challenge to know how each of your community members feels. Therefore, we provide you with a list of eight resident safety tips to help you sustain safety in your community.

When it comes to HOA voting, we at Condominium Associates understand that not everyone is familiar with association terminology. We are here to walk you through the process to give you a better voter experience.

HOA communities are no exception when it comes to gathering friends for the holidays. Many residents make the streets glow with festive lights. And regardless of anyone's faith or traditions, this time of year is for celebration. After all, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year!  

Tradition and history have us believe that the first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 by the Pilgrims and Wampanoags in Plymouth, Massachusetts. However, some historians believe that Spanish colonists who landed in Florida feasted with Native Americans 50 years before the breaking of bread in Plymouth. Some claim that Florida is the location of the very first Thanksgiving dinner. 

At Condominium Associates, our clients are our highest priority. We have introduced a protocol to help better serve our clients and protect their assets. Cyber Guard+ is our daily reconciling program available to all of our association bank accounts with our Accounts Payable.

Football season is a great time to throw an association party! As you prepare your get-together, it is important to keep three goals in mind. First, try to come up with a theme that will motivate everyone to attend. Second, include some residents of your community in the party planning. And third, remember to stick to your budget. With these goals in mind, here is your 6-step guide to hosting an association football party that will not fumble!

Today's market is competitive, so to keep up, HOAs must keep evolving with the times. There are plenty of opportunities for HOAs to get involved in upgrading their properties. Here at Condominium Associate's, we researched to find out what amenities are the most popular for residents to get the best experience in their community.

If your association requires repairs, maintenance upgrades, or common area improvements, you may want to consider taking out an HOA loan or line of credit. Loans help fund a variety of unexpected projects when the individual assessment cannot cover the expenses. We are here to help you understand the process and answer the most common questions associations have when taking out a loan or a line of credit.

Board Meetings are the backbone of the homeowners association (HOA). From budget concerns to hot topics or issues going on in the community, board members must run a successful meeting to reach the HOA's goals. At Condominium Associates we believe in helping our associations reach their ultimate potential. Below are six tips to help our board members manage a productive board meeting.

The arrival of the fall season means pumpkin spice lattes and cooler weather. For board members, it also means reviewing the annual budget. We at Condominium Associates want to help you make this process as painless as possible. Here are seven steps that board members can follow to prepare for the annual budget review.