TownSq blog.

April 6, 2022

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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March 30, 2022

Spring is just around the corner and contrary to the belief, people are ready to get out! After being indoors due to Covid-19, we’re starting to see communities slowly make their way outside their homes.

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March 23, 2022

As a property manager or board member, fostering teamwork within an HOA can be one of the most effective strategies for your community.

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November 17, 2021

When you work as a manager or board member, you’re expected to do your fair share of collaboration. Keeping tabs on every meeting and member can sometimes be overwhelming...

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November 9, 2021

Voting on elections or polls within an HOA can be a stressful and daunting task for everyone involved.

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October 19, 2021

If you've ever needed to make a change to the exterior of your home, you've probably come across the ARC...

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October 13, 2021

HOA Violations are never a fun topic. We’re sure you’ve heard the rumors — “HOAs are overbearing.

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August 3, 2021

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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June 15, 2021

Do you found yourself discussing the idea of an HOA management company? Or in fact, you may even work alongside one right now.

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May 4, 2021

What makes an effective community manager? The HOA community manager is the unsung hero of the HOA community.

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April 27, 2021

One of the more common procedural tasks handled by property management companies is periodic exterior inspections.

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March 30, 2021

With the ever-expanding scope and use of the internet, along with an increasing demand for businesses in every sector to function virtually on some level, at least, technology has become an essential tool for most companies.

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March 23, 2021

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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February 23, 2021

The communal aspect of living in an HOA is built on the harmonious relationship between homeowners and board members.

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February 9, 2021

As we start to progress into the new year, HOAs will soon be occupied with writing the agenda for their yearly community gathering and board meetings. Not to mention the prep work that comes along with it

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October 5, 2020

As an HOA board member, you may be faced with difficult challenges that come with maintaining an HOA community.

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September 26, 2020

Now that we have established the four traits to being an ideal neighbor, let’s explore how to act on these behaviors — trust, being quiet, friendly and respectful.

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September 23, 2020

In terms of creating the best, most well-run community possible, that builds strong foundations in both communications between board members and residents as well the daily operations that keep the community functioning, having a property manager assist in that process can be a tremendous asset.

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September 18, 2020

What’s worse than having a grumpy neighbor? A disruptive neighbor. Getting involved in a neighborly dispute can not only lead to a sore relationship, but it can also bring many more troubles down the road.

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September 11, 2020

As an organization that operates as a corporation, a homeowners association must construct and organize their community so that it can thrive.

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August 26, 2020

As Homeowner Associations continue to expand within the U.S., the more need for HOA volunteers and board members will rise.

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August 14, 2020

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with more than 5 million confirmed cases in the US, there has been an evolution of restriction enforcements. 

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July 22, 2020

For first time HOA members, or even existing members learning the fundamentals of their HOA, many aspects of the association membership process feels overwhelming and extensive.

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June 26, 2020

Whether you’re an active HOA member or someone that is new to the club, you are probably well aware of many rules that may contain within an HOA

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March 5, 2018

Associa, the industry’s largest community management company, has made the game-changing TownSq app available to more managed communities across the Mid-West and South.

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