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What Every Community Association Should Know About Planning for Aging Residents
Mrs. Thompson has lived in her community for more than three decades. She knows every neighbor on her street, treasures her garden, and has no plans to leave the home where she built her life. But as she gets older, the stairs to her front door feel a little steeper, and carrying groceries has become more of a challenge. She hopes to remain in her home, surrounded by people she knows, but doing so safely may require changes.
How to Host Memorable HOA Events that Stay on Budget
A neighborhood picnic. A movie under the stars. A holiday gathering that leaves everyone smiling. Events are the heartbeat of communities; the moments that make a neighborhood stronger and friendlier. But anyone who has sat on a board or volunteered for a committee knows the other side of the story: planning an event can be stressful, and keeping the HOA budget intact often feels like juggling bowling balls.
7 Smart Moves Your Community Association Can Take to Prepare for Emergencies
When the unexpected happens, life in your neighborhood can change quickly. Storms roll in, the lights go out, or a pipe bursts without warning. In those moments, residents look to their board for reassurance and clear next steps. For many volunteer leaders and community association managers, the experience can feel overwhelming. The challenge is not if an emergency will happen, but how to be ready when it does.