Are you a board member, homeowner, or resident of a managed association? Are you struggling to understand what your assessment dollars are used for and how they benefit you and your community? Living in a managed community comes with many benefits, including common areas or utilities, which are managed and maintained by the association’s budget....
For most communities, the start of the holiday season includes a wide array of holiday displays, decorations, and lights. While this is a great way to get into the holiday spirit, some association boards may like to include a balanced holiday lighting and decorations policy to outline the decorations — and their timing — allowed...
For most communities and homeowners in cold climate areas, prepping for potential cold-weather-related maintenance ahead of the winter season can be a great way to avoid costly, timely, or inconvenient community or home maintenance projects. Skipping necessary winter maintenance could lead to frozen pipes, damaged property, potential safety hazards to the community, and more. Whether...
Summer is around the corner, and with the warmth of the summer months comes an increase in community space use. Whether your community’s summer hotspot is the community pool, grill area, golf courses, playgrounds, or sports areas, now is the perfect time to ensure these spaces are primed for summer gatherings in your community. By...
Charles Gibson, a longtime board member for the Sentry-managed community of East Hampton Estates, was recently honored as Board Member of the Year by Prince George County, Maryland, the Office of Community Relations (OCR), and the Commission on Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) at the “In the Spirit of Community” Awards Recognition and Stakeholder Reception. The...
A common misconception is that property management and community management are the same. While the services are similar, there are key differences between them despite some people using the terms interchangeably. For one, community management and its community association managers (CAMs), which manage a community’s everyday needs, have different responsibilities than the property managers who...
While one of the primary focuses of the board of directors of an association may be the management of community common areas and their amenities, an equally important secondary focus for community preservation also requires board member attention: resident lifestyle. Now more than ever, communities, residents, and their boards are looking for ways to connect,...
Does your community’s board struggle to stay organized throughout the year? Are board members off-schedule for budget season or administrative goals? Does the community lack a schedule for deadlines, events, and more? If you answered “yes” to any previous questions, now may be the time to implement or refresh your community’s annual calendar for the...
The key to great meetings? Good communication! Oftentimes, good communication can be hard to come by in meetings. Without well-defined meeting structures and guidelines, meetings can easily become chaotic and unproductive, hindering effective decision-making and productive agenda discussions. With a structured framework of participation, inclusion, and collaboration, productive board meetings will focus on what is...
If you are a newly elected board member of your community’s association, congratulations! Serving on the Board of Directors is an honor – and an opportunity to make a positive impact and contribute to the well-being of your neighborhood. However, stepping into this role as a first-time board member can be overwhelming, as there are...
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