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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 4 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
2024 CAI Updates: What Board Members Need to Know Now
Industry News
2024 CAI Updates: What Board Members Need to Know Now

CAI released important updates for 2024 covering board education requirements, reserve study standards, and legislative...

Jun 4, 2026 3 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
Special Assessment Crisis: How Sunset Ridge HOA Handled a $250,000 Emergency
Financial Management
Special Assessment Crisis: How Sunset Ridge HOA Handled a $250,000 Emergency

Real-world case study showing how one HOA calculated and communicated a $250,000 special assessment for emergency roof r...

May 30, 2026 4 min read
California SB 326 and SB 4: Balcony Inspection Requirements for HOAs
Legal & Compliance
California SB 326 and SB 4: Balcony Inspection Requirements for HOAs

California's SB 326 and SB 4 require HOAs to conduct professional balcony and exterior element inspections every six yea...

May 28, 2026 4 min read
Seasonal HVAC Maintenance Checklists for Multi-Unit Properties
Maintenance Guides
Seasonal HVAC Maintenance Checklists for Multi-Unit Properties

Comprehensive seasonal HVAC maintenance checklists for multi-unit properties. Prevent costly breakdowns and extend equip...

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
How Percent Funded Targets Affect Special Assessment Risk
Reserve Planning
How Percent Funded Targets Affect Special Assessment Risk

Your percent funded level directly determines special assessment risk. Learn the critical thresholds and strategies to p...

May 21, 2026 3 min read