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Does an HOA Need a Management Company?  

HOAs get a bad rap. To some, they’re the embodiment of suburban overreach—a group of neighbors telling other neighbors what color their front door can be. To others, they’re the reason property values stay high and communities feel safe, clean, and cohesive. The truth? HOAs are a strange hybrid of…
Abby Holbrook
June 9, 2025
HOA Insights

Neighborhood Association vs. HOA: A Guide for Boards

If you’ve ever heard the terms “neighborhood association” and “HOA” tossed around like they’re interchangeable, you’re not alone. At first glance, they might seem like two sides of the same coin—after all, both are made up of neighbors who care about their community. They plan meetings, send newsletters, and maybe…
Abby Holbrook
June 9, 2025
HOA Insights

What Are the Responsibilities of an HOA Management Company? Neighborhood Association vs. HOA: A Guide for Boards

What Are the Responsibilities of an HOA Management Company?  Imagine this: It’s a sunny Tuesday morning in a charming neighborhood where everything seems effortlessly perfect. The sidewalks are clean, the community pool sparkles, and everyone’s mailbox looks freshly painted. But here’s the secret no one sees—behind the scenes, a complex…
Abby Holbrook
June 9, 2025
HOA Insights

HOA vs Management Company: Who Does What? 

It’s a question that trips up more board members than you might think: Who’s really in charge around here—the HOA or the management company? On the surface, it seems simple. There’s a board of directors making decisions, and there’s a property management company helping out. But when the landscapers stop…
Abby Holbrook
June 9, 2025
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Living Like MacGyver: Steve Locklar

For those of you who remember the old TV show MacGyver, you’ll recall that the main character had the unique ability to get out of tough situations in creative ways. By applying his in-depth knowledge of physics and mechanics he could find solutions using whatever unconventional materials he found nearby.…
Abby Holbrook
April 18, 2025