Communities

Your Carbon Footprint Guide

When you’re starting to consider different ways to be more environmentally friendly, deciding what to focus on first can be daunting. A great way to start is to learn about your carbon footprint, and how you can improve it.


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Outdoor Spring Cleaning Checklist

Get your outdoor space freshened up and ready for the warmer months with our six outdoor spring cleaning tips. To keep yourself on track as you clean, refer to our printable outdoor cleaning checklist!


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How to Write an HOA Violation Letter

Learn about HOA violation letters and how to write an HOA violation letter.


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How TownSq’s Assignments Tool Can Keep Your HOA Organized

Get HOA organization tips and learn how to use TownSq’s Assignment tool to improve your community.


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How to Dispose of Broken Exercise Equipment

If you’re considering getting rid of an old treadmill or other outdated or broken equipment, there are a few ways to do it. Our guide has some helpful ideas to help you donate, scrap or recycle old exercise equipment.


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How to Dispose of Batteries Safely

Learn about the types of household batteries you’ll encounter, how to dispose of batteries safely, and who can help you get rid of old batteries.


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How to Get Rid of Old Furniture

Discover our junk removal experts' guide with five effective methods that will help you disappear furniture you no longer need.


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What Happens If You Don’t Pay HOA Fees?

Learn about what happens if you don’t pay HOA fees, consequences for your community, and tips to stay on top of your payments.


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5 Qualities the Best Neighbors Tend to Have

Five good neighbor qualities you need to live happily and tips on how to achieve this.


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8 Common Homeowners’ Association Problems (& How to Fix Them!)

From poor communication to low member engagement, here are eight common homeowners’ association problems and how to solve them.


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HOA Reserve Fund Guide

Learn everything you need to know about HOA reserve funds, requirements, and more!


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HOA End-of-Year Checklist (9 Must-Dos)

A step-by-step guide on how community managers and board members can prepare their community for the end of the year.


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Coming Home Magazine Fall Edition | 2023

It's time to get ready for fall, and what better way to welcome the new season than with the latest issue of Coming Home Magazine?


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Tips to Lower HOA Fees & Keep Your Budget in Check 

Establishing a proper HOA budget can help you reduce costs, save time, and increase resident satisfaction. Here’s how.


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7 Ways to Be a Better Neighbor

Being a good neighbor is important for your HOA. Here are seven things you can do to become a good neighbor right now.


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HOA Amenities: 5 Tips to Prepare for Summer | TownSq

Five easy tips for preparing your HOA's amenities for summer.


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Coming Home Magazine Spring Edition

It's time to get ready for spring, and what better way to welcome the new season than with the latest issue of Coming Home Magazine?


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Cozy up with Coming Home

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here—and we’re celebrating with a new issue of ComingHome!


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Responsibility of Homeowners in an HOA

In an HOA everyone has responsibilities, including homeowners. Know your responsibilities to ensure you are getting the most out of your HOA, plus ways you can stay involved in what is happening in your community.


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5 Projects your HOA Should Prioritize

What projects should your HOA prioritize? Spring is just around the corner, and when you finally thought you were caught up, the list of projects and tasks starts to build up again. But not to worry, you’re not alone.


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Setting up the Architectural Review Board for Success

As a property manager, you were not only hired for your fantastic skills and amazing personality, but for your ability to manage people. When it comes to people and relationships, emotional connections are necessary


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Common Board Member Mistakes

Being on the board of an HOA or similar entity gives you the unique opportunity to help make a difference in the community that you live in. Those on an HOA board strive to help make life easier for all residents. 


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What is an HOA Inspector, Plus Tips for Hiring One

Property inspections are essential to the well-being and growth of the HOA community. Its primary purpose is to ensure that the community is safe, thrives, and maintains its value.


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How to Increase Homeowner Satisfaction for the Associations you Manage

It should go without saying that when managing clients, their satisfaction should always be the top priority. When thinking about an HOA specifically, there are many ways to improve homeowner satisfaction within a subset of communities that can be streamlined by HOA software. Below we will discuss some of the many ways you can increase satisfaction in the associations you manage.


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Online Election: How to manage one

For many people, an online election or digital voting is often seen as quite fun and collaborative. However, this isn’t always the case, especially when voting on matters in an HOA. HOA elections are historically given a bad rep because they usually become a point of contention between groups or individuals with vastly differing opinions regarding how the board should run the HOA.


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How to Track HOA Violations in the Communities you Manage

One of the more unfortunate but necessary parts of the HOA management business is managing and enforcing HOA violations within the community. Although most property managers and board members often do everything to avoid such an incident, HOA violations are nearly unavoidable in the grand scheme of things.


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Why the Communities I Manage Should Have a Website

In today’s world of technology, there are endless options to consider when it comes to communicating - social media, texting, IM chat, and most importantly websites.


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7 ways a Community Association Manager can keep Boards and Homeowners informed

As a community association manager (CAM), you play many roles in the HOA community. From helping the HOA manage the day-to-day operations, assist with requesting proposals, or managing contractors and vendors, a CAM’s role is vital to the overall function of the community.


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