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Ways to Give Back to our Community This Holiday Season
Community is in our name for a reason. We are big believers in giving back to our communities and thought we’d share some of the ways we give as a company as well as some of our staff’s personal favorites. Building stronger communities is at the heart of what we do every day but it…
Read MoreHB 542 – What it means for your Board and Community
As many of you know CSI has been keeping an eye on House Bill 542. Jim Slaughter sums it up best saying “What’s going on with House Bill 542? There’s not been an easy answer. That’s because the provisions in the legislation have been such a moving target. On the NC General Assembly website, you’ll…
Read MoreIt’s Budget Prep Time for Boards
It is summer, but Board budget season is right around the corner. Have you thought about any large-scale assessments that may need to be added? Not sure what that means? Check out our blog here on why you may need a reserve study, which typically helps identify large-scale assessments. But, essentially, it’s as the name sounds; we’re…
Read MoreYour Community Manager Lives Here Too
A day in the life of a Community Manager is varied to say the least. Acting as a liaison between Board members and residents, being a resource for non-compliance, working with the Town to secure updates that effect your community, and facilitating meetings and building agendas are just a few things that may fill a…
Read MoreHow Does HOA Budget Ratification Process Work?
Budget ratification may sound scary but it is actually a very good thing. Let’s start here: what is budget ratification? A budget ratification meeting is a meeting of the owners of the association to review the proposed budget that has been adopted by the executive board. OK, great – but what does that actually mean?…
Read MoreBoard Budget – What Should Be Top of Mind This Time of Year?
Even if you’ve done your reserve study and don’t have any large-scale assessments for the coming year, there are other factors that can impact the effectiveness of your budget year-over-year. For more information on a reserve study check out our overview here. What factors can impact budget/dues increases? Budgeting is hard. There, we said it.…
Read MoreLarge Scale Assessments
It’s Board budget season. Have you thought about any large-scale assessments that may need to be added? Not sure what that means? Check out our blog here on why you may need a reserve study, which typically helps identify large -scale assessments. But, essentially, it’s as the name sounds; we’re looking at the big stuff…
Read MoreWhat is a reserve study and when do I need one?
Budget problems don’t go away, they just get bigger… just like a slow leak if left unattended you could find yourself in some pretty fast-moving water.You need to always consider your association’s reserves. Your reserve fund is there to cover future needs and should always stay at an optimal level.At this time of year, we…
Read MoreFireworks Safety Tips For Your Community
Summertime is already sizzlin’ in the Carolinas and 4th of July is just around the corner. We know many of your residents are planning to celebrate with fireworks, and we encourage you to communicate a few safety tips to everyone in your neighborhood. Fireworks pose a very real danger. Thousands are injured every year, and…
Read MoreWhat is the role of my Community Manager?
What does a Community Manager do? Your interaction with a Community Manager will depend on whether you’re a resident or Board Member. If you’re a Board Member you can think of the Community Manager as your go to person for all Board and Association business. If you’re a resident, your Community Manager is the liaison…
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