Iconic folk singer Joni Mitchell’s 1970 hit “Big Yellow Taxi” reminds us that sometimes “you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.” Sure, Mitchell was begging people to preserve nature, but the principle – that there is often great value in everyday things we don’t stop to consider or appreciate – applies to many […]
Sure, you have heard the saying “big results require big ambitions” (James Champy). And we aren’t saying that isn’t always true, but when it comes to your HOA Board, it can do more harm than good. How big ambitions of the new HOA board can be ineffective: Too much too soon? New board members are […]
The Discovery Channel’s popular “MythBusters” television show became a hit for a reason, and it’s not just for the hosts’ fun-loving personalities and wacky antics. After watching the show, viewers can finally understand – and explain to their friends – why commonly believed pop culture lore is (or isn’t) true. Homeowner’s associations are no different […]
How can your HOA prevent or discourage vandalism or theft in the HOA community? 1) The first answer is easy. KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS. Meet your neighbors. Following appropriate COVID protocols for your community, take a moment to walk next door and say hello (or wave from your driveway if that feels safer). Knowing who your […]