Most-read HOAresources Stories of the Year
HOAresources.com is a popular destination for homeowners, board members, community managers, and businesses serving condominiums and homeowners associations. This year, nearly 22,000 readers visited the site—searching for news, resources, and tips on trending topics like the Corporate Transparency Act, What to know before you buy in an HOA, budgets, contracts, reserves, among others. Revisit the most-read stories from 2024.
Corporate Transparency Act: What it means for you? What is the potential impact of the Corporate Transparency Act on community association boards? CAI has resources to help break it down.
What is a Quorum and Why is it Important to an HOA Board? Many associations schedule their annual homeowners meeting in the fall and there will be talk of making a quorum, but what does that really mean?
What to Know Before you Buy in an HOA What are the amenities? Does it have a swimming pool? Are there tennis or pickleball courts? Sarah E. Gerstein, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM, general manager of Broadlands Association Inc., in Virginia, discusses important questions to ask before you buy a home in an HOA.
How Many Bids Should Your HOA Get for Contract Work? Some boards believe they need three bids for every contract, no matter how small or how undefined the scope of the work is. That’s not always the right thing to do.
Tips to avoid common board member mistakes. Serving on your HOA board is a big responsibility but also a rewarding experience. We share common mistakes association board members should avoid.
We’ve longed believed the best communities have knowledgeable governing boards, highly engaged residents, and educated community managers. We’ll continue to support these individuals with informative articles and industry tips impacting HOAs and condos in 2025.
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Laura Otto is the Senior Editor of Digital Content at CAI. A seasoned journalist, Laura previously worked for a creative, advocacy agency in Washington, D.C., where she wrote and edited content for a variety of public health clients. Prior to that, Laura served as a senior writer and editor for the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Laura is a graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia.