A day in the life of a Community Manager is varied to say the least.Acting as a liaison between the Board and residents, being a resource for non-compliance,working with the Town to secure updates that effect your community, and facilitating meetingsare just a few things that may fill a Community Manager’s day. Residents and Community…

Summertime is already sizzlin’ in the Carolinas, and the 4th of July is around the corner. Fireworks are fun, just make sure other things don’t go up in flames too. Check the law Some fireworks may be legal, but that doesn’t always equal safe, and North and South Carolina laws differ when it comes to…

What’s the deal with HOA rules and all the acronyms? First, let’s start with CCRs before we get to ARCs—you’ll see this acronym often. CCRs stand for Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. These documents are something that your community is governed by, and they were usually set in place by the developer who built your community.…

The season is here, and with the recent swings in temperature, it’s the perfect time to freshen things up around your home. Consider tackling a few key maintenance items: A little attention now can make a big difference for the months ahead. What’s The Deal With Compliance Drive-Throughs And CCRs? Sentry Community Managers will be…

Summer will be here before we know it, and dare we say, after this winter, we have never been more ready. If you want to rule pool season, make sure you’re up-to-date on your community’s rules, including starting with the basics: access. Do You Know How To Access Your Community Pool? Floaties, noodles, goggles… all…

No one likes a bill, but everyone likes a beautiful place to live… and your HOA dues help create just that. Most community assessments and dues cover some or all of the cost of things like: HOW DO I SEE WHERE THE MONEY IS GOING? Your dues and community financials should always be transparent and…