5 Myths about HOAs in Gilbert
When you are looking to purchase a home in Gilbert, you can expect friends, family, and co-workers to become self-professed experts offering advice on where to live, how much to spend, and the location of the best school districts. They may warn you to steer clear of communities with homeowners’ associations, even without having first-hand experience. Before you make your…
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What to Look for in a Great Vendor
When searching for a new vendor to service your homeowners association (HOA), there is often more to the decision-making process than meets the eye. There are typically several people assisting in the process, with many factors to consider when bringing a new company into the community. Whether it is for a new landscape contract or a small community project, knowing…
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What are the Homeowners Association’s Governing Documents?
Many people are familiar with homeowners associations (HOA) as these kinds of communities make up a majority of neighborhoods in Arizona and have grown in exponential popularity over the past few decades. Yet even with homeowners associations as ubiquitous as ever, many homeowners still aren’t familiar with their community’s governing documents, which can lead to confusion and frustration. Getting to…
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Five New Communities Join City Property Management This Summer as Steady Growth Continues
Steady summer growth has brought five new communities to City Property Management in July and August. “Communities are looking for a management company that is going to provide them with exceptional team members to work with and easy to use yet fresh technology,” said Vice President of Client Relations David Jones. “At City Property Management we have both, so we…
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Things to Know about HOA Playgrounds During the Summer in Arizona
Summer is the most favorable time for many children to go out and play – with school vacation and long days contributing to this uptick. However, some playgrounds and social amenities for children could be hazardous to their health if you don’t know what you are looking for. HOAs, HOA management companies, and playground equipment vendors often take on the…
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Why Arizona Builders Are Using HOAs to Provide Housing
There is a building explosion in Arizona, particularly in Flagstaff, where the golf courses, parks, and temperate weather attracts more new residents every year. The area is unique in the number of homeowner association (HOA) communities according to USA Today, which ranks the state as number 10 in terms of the number of associations. Together, these two factors point to…
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Where to Allocate HOA Fees to Improve Your Community
As part of a homeowner association (HOA) board of directors, you are tasked with collecting HOA assessment fees from community residents and allocating them to services as needed. It’s not always easy to determine where to allocate these funds. One great way to determine how to allocate HOA fees is to ask the community for feedback. Another way is to…
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Understanding HOA Bylaws and How HOA Property Management Services Work Within Them
As a homeowner or board member of a homeowners association (HOA), there are many tasks that you can count on Chandler HOA property management services to provide. There are certain legal requirements under Arizona and federal laws on homeowners’ associations, and these companies are dedicated to ensuring compliance. Plus, they can assist with preparation, enforcement, and oversight of HOA bylaws,…
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The Benefits of Living in a Scottsdale Managed HOA Community
Some potential homeowners are wary to purchase property that is part of a development and subject to a homeowners’ association (HOA). HOAs are often perceived as being overly strict and costly, but not all HOAs are necessarily like that. Developments that opt to hire a Scottsdale HOA property management services company are often better managed and have happier community members.…
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The Benefits of Establishing a New HOA with Initial Property Management Services
When you are starting a new homeowners association (HOA), attention to detail is essential. There are legal requirements, operational considerations, and other issues that require keen knowledge and extensive effort. A summary of Arizona and federal laws may be useful, but the relevant statutes can be complicated. Instead of risking mistakes or taking time away from your own full-time job,…
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How to Organize HOA Meetings Effectively for your Community as a Board of Directors
Some communities have a stronger sense of community than others. A neighborhood’s culture and sense of community depend largely on its HOA. That includes the residents’ perception of the HOA, how organized the HOA’s meetings are, and how responsive the HOA is to issues that matter to the residents. For help organizing your HOA meetings, work with a Gilbert HOA…
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How to Contact HOA Management Services for their Home or Community
If you are a resident or HOA board member charged with contacting Phoenix HOA property management services for your community, you should note the importance of your task. Making the right decision is essential and it is necessary to do your homework. At the outset, you should look for a company with a proven track record and years of experience.…
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How HOA Management Works to Provide Resident Services
The purpose of an HOA is primarily to manage the finances and shared interests in a residential community, but this is not all an HOA does. A homeowner’s association (HOA) can also be tasked with organizing community events and handling neighborhood concerns. A Chandler HOA property management services company can make these tasks easier for an HOA by providing the…
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How HOA Management Services Can Save Your Community Money in the Long-Run
Being an HOA board member comes with a wide variety of responsibilities and duties. One such duty is to find ways to reduce the annual budget expenses. Retaining a Glendale HOA property management services company can help save your HOA time and money and improve relationships between the HOA and community members. Here are several ways outside management services can…
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Determining HOA Fees to Fund Community Enhancement Projects
If you live in a community with a homeowner’s association, you are already aware of the regular assessments and “special assessments” that are used to fund some projects. It’s not uncommon to see standard fees rise annually, but how are fees determined when it comes to special enhancement projects, and why aren’t these sometimes taken from the regular fees paid?…
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City Property Management is the Largest Local HOA Management Company in Arizona
City Property Management Company or CPMC has grown from its humble beginnings in the late 1970s to become the largest and most progressive community management company in the state of Arizona. CPMC loves local. This company loves local so much that it has strived for the longest time to develop systems that embrace Arizona HOAs easily. We believe in things…
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How HOA Community Management Benefits Everyone
Becoming a board member of a homeowner’s association can be challenging to say the least, with all of the tasks, functions and documentation that you need to wade through to get things done. That’s why since 1979, Arizona’s City Property Management Company has been helping HOAs establish firm roots and efficient systems to manage their properties. Let’s Talk About Community…
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Understanding More About the City Link HOA Mobile App
Arizona’s number one HOA management services provider, City Property Management Company, has now made it easier for homeowners, tenants and other clients to pay for their assessments through the CityLink HOA App 2.0. What’s Up With This App? In our day and age, relying purely on printed reports is out of the question. Offices have been going nearly paper-free for…
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What Is CityCync™ and How Does It Work?
When choosing an HOA property management firm you’ll want to know that the company is using the best state-of-the-art software available. Here at City Property Management, we use CITYCYNC™ because it is an incomparable piece of technology that delivers everything you’d expect in a management software plus much more. CITYCYNC™ is the software backbone of our operation that keeps all…
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HOA Community Management for Associations in the State of Arizona
When you’re looking for the right HOA community management team for Arizona associations, you’ll need to look for one that offers all of the services you’d ever need. Small management companies can’t provide the same professional services that larger management teams can. You’ll have a wider range of services to choose from with a large team and will be able…
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