Home Maintenance & Management
HOA vs. Property Management – What is the Difference?
HOA property management companies responsibilities are built around caring for the common areas in a community. Communities, whether they are subdivisions of family homes, condominium complexes, or townhome complexes, or are made up of multiple-family housing units that enjoy some common areas together. Homeowners Associations are set up to help manage those areas. The goals…
Read MoreQualities to Look for in a Homeowners Association Management Company
When you are looking for a Homeowners Association Management company to take care of your community, there are a number of essential qualities that you should be searching for. From the company’s level of expertise, to the degree of promptness, responsiveness, and professionalism it provides, there are many important elements to consider as you evaluate…
Read MorePest Control for HOA Communities
Many homeowners associations vote on and hire pest control vendors to prevent bugs, rodents, and other similar infestations from becoming a serious issue. However, the responsibility for pest control in common areas and in the home differ for the HOA and the residents who reside in the community. Pest Control In The Home Residents are…
Read MoreSlatter Management Services: The HOA Management Company That Makes Your Job Easier
HOA management is froth with challenges. Most HOA boards are made up of residents that have the drive to make their community better, but the amount of work that is involved can turn out to be far more than board members bargained for. HOA management companies can take the burden off of board members with…
Read More10 Energy Saving Tips for Spring and Summer
Blooming flowers, longer days, warmer temperatures: there’s a lot to love about spring. However, not everything is peaches and roses–your energy bill, for instance. As temperatures rise, the cost of keeping your home cool and comfortable rises, too. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to save on energy in the spring…
Read More8 Ways to Plan Your HOA Budgets
Being a homeowner or HOA board member in Greensboro, NC can come with a fair share of headaches, including cumbersome government regulations and budgetary constraints. When all is said and done, and the property (or properties) sells for double its previous value, the rewards are often well worth the sometimes tiresome responsibility of owning the…
Read MoreGet a Big Jump on Spring Cleaning! De-clutter Your Home Now
You know it’s there, just lurking in the shadows or even hiding in plain sight. The winter brings with it a lot of cold, cloudy, rainy, and snowy days, so use that inside time wisely so you can enjoy the spring weekends when they get here! Make a strong effort to de-clutter your home by…
Read MorePreventing Slipping Hazards Around Your Home This Winter
In the HOA management industry, there’s a lot of conversation about keeping the house warm in the winter, but the topic of slipping hazards is rarely mentioned, despite its importance. We’ve heard this season is going to be another snowy/icy one, so we’re thinking about ways to stay safe this season. The ice, snow, and…
Read MoreInstalling Weather Stripping in Your Home
There are many different ways to heat your home, but they could all be in vain if you don’t have good weather stripping on your doors. The average door without weather stripping has a 1/8th inch gap the entire way around which works out to be about 6 square inches of open space, which is…
Read MoreFix the Little Things: Increase Property Value by Removing Tree Stumps
Your house is more than just a roof and walls. Your home is also an investment of time and money, and an investment that will pay off in the future if you keep your home well maintained. You might not be thinking of moving out anytime soon, but keeping up your home’s value is important…
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