School is out and Valley temperatures are already up over the hundred mark. Ready or not, it’s time for another hot Phoenix summer. That may actually sound fun if your HOA has a pool (and maybe a splash pad for the kids), but it also brings with it increased danger of heat-related injuries/deaths.. In 2017, […]
Arizona HOA Board members and managers play a vital role in keeping your community associations running smoothly. At PDS, we’ve found that the most successful Board members have a willingness to help keep your community thriving and are persons of integrity and good judgment who strive to keep the best interests of your community at […]
Job description HOA Community Manager Planned Development Services is looking for an experienced HOA Community Manager and is paying a $1,000 signing bonus to the person hired. PDS offers a supportive and team oriented work environment. Our employees are the most important and valuable piece of the company. Please submit your resume today! As a […]
Millennials are often labeled as the entitled and lazy generation of young people. However, the oldest of this generation was born in 1981, meaning that they are now entering their 40s. And the youngest generation is now in their late 20s. Millennials have taken a bit longer to hit certain milestones such as starting families […]
Living in Phoenix and other areas throughout the Valley of the Sun can run your energy bills sky high. This is especially true from springtime to fall when your AC is running 24/7. There are some energy conservation tips that many community associations recommend to residents that can save you money while being energy conscious. Tune Up […]
Ever feel like the odds of pulling off a well-attended hoa meeting is as likely as spotting a unicorn in a field of four-leaf clovers? There are lots of reasons people may not be able, or even want, to attend board meetings. Here are eight ways to make them change their minds – and adjust […]
Nobody really looks forward to an angry voicemail about a barking dog, or a disgruntled homeowner venting about assessments at a board meeting…. But, those interactions and others like them could actually be quite beneficial – good for both the health of your HOA board and your personal growth and development. Margaret Heffernan, an international […]
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 […]