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  • How to Properly Make a Motion at a Board of Directors Meeting

     By:John R Math

    Many times at a Board of Directors Meeting things get off track and then motions and procedures are not properly followed. The following is the six steps on how to properly make a motion at a Board of Directors Meeting.


    In Category - Property Management
  • Advocates Help Homeless Occupy Repo Homes

     By:John Cutts

    In Miami, Atlanta, Louisville and other cities, squatters have been occupying repo homes through the help of community workers and human rights advocates.


    In Category - Foreclosure
  • Master Planned Communities in California

     By:Paul Escobedo

    Here is a list of several well developed neighborhood to live in and raise a family. These master planned communities are some of the best in California. Here are several incredible MPC in California that have almost if not everything that you need in a neighborhood.


    In Category - Home Buying
  • Group Fighting Houston Foreclosure Listings Investigated

     By:John Cutts

    A group that helps distressed homeowners avoid Houston foreclosure listings is embroiled in a controversy over its questionable practices. The group’s Houston operation is included in the nationwide call for review of its operation and government contracts.


    In Category - Foreclosure
  • 15 Common Complaints About Homeowner Associations

     By:John R Math

    Nationwide homeowners' associations have a poor reputation with the public. Due to the actions of a few individuals I am sure that there have been abuses, mismanagement and waste.


    In Category - Property Management


  • Cash vs. Accrual Accounting For Community Associations

     By:John R Math

    There always seems to be some confusion when it comes to accounting methods. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. Overall, the main differences between the two systems would be the timing of the transactions and when they are recorded. We will review each method of accounting in this article.


    In Category - Property Management
  • Do a Background Check on the Neighborhood Before Purchasing a House There

     By:Roby Hicks

    We are all aware of the importance of location in purchasing a home. In fact, this is among the first considerations we make when buying a house. However, how do we determine if the neighborhood we are looking at is good? Do we pick a home base on its amenities or recommendations of friends?


    In Category - Home Buying
  • HOA Hell or Heaven? Determine your home ownership style before buying!

     By:Carolyn Capalbo

    This can be annoying and time consuming. There is always the chance the board will say, "No!" because of, to you, a petty reason. If you aren't prepared to argue your case for every change you want to make to a HOA regulated feature, stay away from a HOA.


    In Category - Home Buying
  • The Top 10 Common Code Violations for Towns & HOA’s

     By:John R Math

    The other day when I received my water bill, the town where I live included in the mailing their most frequent code violations that occur. After I was done reading the list it just clarified in my mind, and reminded me that homeowner associations are just small governments that are trying to keep their communities safe, while trying to maintain/increase the value of the resident’s homes.


    In Category - Property Management
  • Board Member Types: 'The Has Been', 'The Never Were' and 'The Wanna Be'

     By:John R Math

    Throughout the years we have seen these types of Board members in our community associations. They are that member who is on the Board of Directors for 'other reasons' than doing what is best for the association.


    In Category - Property Management
  • Shenandoah Community For Active Adults Over 55 On Lake Frederick In Virginia

     By:Hubert Miles

    Shenandoah is a premier gated community for active adults located between Front Royal and Winchester, Virginia. Developed by the Oxbridge Group, this 942 acre gated community features breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, access to Lake Frederick, and miles of natural woodlands offer active adults plenty of enjoyment...


    In Category - Home Buying
  • Get to Know the Kind of Neighborhood Before you Buy a House

     By:Flynna Jones

    Buying a home means moving in or transferring to a new neighborhood or community. New friends or new enemies, different personalities, different lifestyle or even different culture can be expected when you are moving to a new place.


    In Category - Home Buying
  • 15 Questions to Ask at Your Community Association's Next 'Meet the Candidates Night'

     By:John R Math

    Once a year we get a chance to get to know more about our future community leaders. Condominium associations have 'Candidate Information' sheets and distribute them to their residents before an election. Now we see many more associations holding 'Meet the Candidates Night'.


    In Category - Property Management
  • Check out a Neighborhood before Buying

     By:Sonia Smith

    When it comes to home buying, you should not only be able to choose the perfect home for you and your family but also determine the type of neighborhood the home belongs in.


    In Category - Home Buying
  • Why Choose to Live in an Active-Adult Community?

     By:Roby Hicks

    How are you going to spend your retirement? Do you see yourself mingling with other adults? Do you think that this will be the time for you to enjoy most of your time doing your favorite hobbies? You do not know exactly how you are going to live your life when you retire. However, you can prepare for it and choose to continue to live an active lifestyle. This is possible, especially if you invest in an active-adult community. There are tons of benefits of living there, which is why many choose to invest in one.


    In Category - Home Buying
  • Federal Homes Affordable Programs in NY Gets Funding

     By:John Cutts

    Congresswoman Nita Lowey has announced funding to support federal homes affordable programs in several counties in New York. A government agency will also provide grants for housing counseling services.


    In Category - Foreclosure
  • Overcoming Depression after Relocation

     By:Sonia Smith

    Moving or relocating is not an easy task. Aside from it is stressful, it can also cause a feeling of depression to a person or persons moving. Depression after relocation is a normal feeling that one has to overcome to enable him or her to move on and explore new opportunities and a fresh start.


    In Category - Home Moving
  • Vistancia a Masterplan Community in North Peoria

     By:Paul Escobedo

    Vistancia is a master planned community located in the northern part of Peoria. If you are thinking about a great place to live this community has pretty much everything that can make that happen.


    In Category - Home Buying
  • Advantages of Retirement Communities

     By:Roby Hicks

    Most of us fear growing old. This is because we fear the changes. We know that there will come a time when we need someone to care for us. We need to have a place we can stay and people to accompany us. There is the fear that our children may be too busy to even bother about us. We know that things will never be the same again as we cannot do the things that we did when we were younger. Our resources will be limited and so we might need to depend on our children for financial support.


    In Category - Real Estate Investment
  • Riverside California Home Builders

     By:Paul Escobedo

    Riverside is a great place to buy a home. There are many home builders to choose from. Here is a list of Riverside home builders, which will help you in your search for new home. With so many options out there these days every little bit will help.


    In Category - Home Buying
  • Help Your Clients Get Involved in Their New Community

     By:Drew Hartanov

    In addition to surprising and impressing your clients with your attention to their unique likes, you are also giving them a powerful incentive to get involved with their community. Involved people tend to be better homeowners and community members and happier about their place in their community. Our job as agents includes making people happy about their new home and community. Happy people refer new friends to you and think of you first when it's time to move or sell.


    In Category - Home Moving
  • The Scoop on Mt Baker Vacation Cabins

     By:Ryan Martin

    The most popular place for people to stay when vacationing at Mt Baker is in privately owned cabins in Snowline, The Mt Baker Rim, or Glacier Springs. Each of these communities has something different to offer the mountain vacationer.


    In Category - Vacation Property
  • Virtual Retirement Villages

     By:Lauren Kline

    This is a quote from the website for Boston's Beacon Hill Village, not a place, but an organization. Founded in 2001, its members consist of a group of residents facing the decision of relocation to retirement communities. They loved their homes and were looking for an alternative to moving, but they needed someplace safe that provided the services they required.


    In Category - Property Management
  • Does Your Board of Directors Follow the Business Judgment Rule?

     By:John R Math

    Board of Directors in community associations are protected from liability in the course of operating and making decisions by what is known by the 'Business Judgment Rule'. The Business Judgment Rule requires that the Board act within a reasonable manner and take the necessary steps to justify their decisions.


    In Category - Property Management
  • 8 Questions a Community Association Should Ask When Hiring a Service Company

     By:John R Math

    Because of the recent economic and mortgage related problems, we have seen a growing trend with Associations hiring new, low cost and low fee service companies. These low cost vendors and service companies that are coming into the marketplace are new, inexperienced and under staffed.


    In Category - Property Management
  • Treasury's New Broom Phyllis Caldwell Raps America's Banks on the Knuckles

     By:John Smith

    Washington's programs to encourage short sales seem more likely to help willing sellers relocate, than keep troubled households where they are.


    In Category - Mortgage
  • Alternative Mortgages in Times of Foreclosures

     By:John Cutts

    If you are looking for mortgage loans other than those offered by mortgage banks battered by foreclosures, you can choose from four available originators: FHA, credit unions, USDA and state and local government housing agencies.


    In Category - Mortgage
  • Knowing your Neighborhood Before Buying a House - Learn how to do it

     By:Flynna Jones

    When you talk of home buying process, people would immediately think that it is a complicated procedure. The idea of property hunting is exciting but going through the whole activity is a different thing. There are several factors which you must consider before you arrive at your final decision.


    In Category - Home Buying
  • Active Adult Communities: Benefits of Living Here

     By:Roby Hicks

    Many want to stay young forever. This is because their actions will be limited when they get older. Many picture their retirement to be lonely. They imagined themselves living a boring life in one of the retirement homes. However, this should not be the case. Growing old is not bad especially if you have prepared for it. You do not have to feel sad when you grow old because of the many things to be thankful for.


    In Category - Home Buying
  • How to Choose an Active Adult Community

     By:Sonia Smith

    Adults are finding it preferable to live in an adult community. Since there are many adult communities popping in throughout the country, it is important to take into consideration the amenities and services offered by each community and choose one that you find best fits your needs and your lifestyle.


    In Category - Home Buying


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