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Landscaping Guidelines and Curb Appeal Tips for HOAs in North Carolina

Creating and maintaining attractive, well-kept landscaping is one of the most visible responsibilities of any homeowners association (HOA). North Carolina has a wide range of climates due to its diverse environments. As a result, landscaping needs in the Blue Ridge Mountains may not be the same as the needs in the Coastal Plain.  Slatter Management…

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Slatter Management’s North Carolina HOA Seasonal Checklist

Maintaining a homeowners’ association (HOA) community in North Carolina means navigating everything from coastal humidity to mountain frosts and everything in between. A proactive HOA seasonal maintenance plan preserves property values, ensures resident safety, and reduces the risk of costly emergency repairs. Whether you’re on the board of a Piedmont community or managing a coastal…

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Build a Strong Community by Promoting Volunteerism Within Your Greensboro, NC HOA

Every Greensboro, North Carolina Homeowners Association (HOA) thrives when charitable residents come together and form a strong community by volunteering within their neighborhood or HOA.  Volunteerism is key to community, as residents with a common interest work together to organize events, establish a positive living environment, and improve day-to-day operations. Yet, finding dedicated neighborhood volunteers…

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6 Green Initiatives for Homeowners Associations

We have been given the gift of life on Earth. In order to keep our wonderful gift, we need to take good care of the environment. To do their part, many companies and organizations are “Going Green” to help preserve and sustain life on Earth. As a Homeowners Association, you have many opportunities to introduce…

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Hiring Landscaping For Your HOA

Property maintenance of common areas is a primary responsibility of any HOA. Tree trimming, mulching, pruning, managing shrubs, keeping walkways clear, watering plants, and more all create a beautiful landscape. Of course, all that care comes with a hefty price tag. Landscape service consumes a big chunk of the HOA budget, yet many HOA’s do…

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How your HOA Should Be Planning for The Spring Season

With longer daylight hours, warmer weather, and planting season just around the corner, it’s time to start prepping your HOA community for spring. By going through a spring to-do list for HOA’s, you are helping to boost curb appeal, provide an inviting environment, and ensuring the safety of the members in your community. If you…

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What Is Your HOA Snow Removal Policy?

When winter shows up, it is important to be prepared. Snow can bring a variety of potential issues, including parking problems and even walking difficulties. Many people worry about their neighborhood and wonder how their HOA plans to deal with snow removal in the midst of a snowfall. That’s why it is so important to…

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Homeowners Rights Against HOA and Dispute Resolution

Disputes between a homeowner and their Homeowners Association are bound to happen from time to time, even in lovely Greensboro, NC. While we do our best to avoid them, there are times when two parties are at odds with one another. Disagreements between an HOA and a homeowner should always be handled as peacefully as…

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HOA Community Emergency Preparedness – What You Need to Know

Disaster can strike at any time. Whether they are human-made or natural, disasters destroy communities, particularly those that have not made an effort to prepare beforehand. When it comes to community emergency preparedness, it is better to be proactive than reactive. That means a community emergency preparedness plan should be developed before a disaster rips…

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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…

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