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8 Ways to Keep Rodents Away From Your Home
Posted by IKO Community Management on February 14, 2019 at 9:00 AM
Snow and cold temperatures leave rodents — like rats, mice, and squirrels — looking for food and shelter. These rodents can carry diseases and bacteria, and they create havoc in and around your home.
Topics: Homeowners
How to Prepare for Winter Emergencies in Your Home
Posted by IKO Community Management on February 7, 2019 at 9:00 AM
Will you be ready if the power goes out in your home this winter? Are you prepared to handle snow in your community? What happens if the pipes freeze and burst in your home?
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What Happens When You Damage HOA Financial Management?
Posted by IKO Community Management on December 27, 2018 at 9:00 AM
In HOA financial management, a volunteer or elected official is legally subject to fiduciary duties. As defined by Nolo, "fiduciary duties" come from state corporate law and require HOA board members to act in the best interest of the community.
Read MoreTopics: HOA Board
Happy Holidays From IKO Community Management
Posted by IKO Community Management on December 20, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Season's greetings from Olney, Maryland! Our team at IKO Community Management wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season with this card.
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How To Tell If Your HOA Needs Financial Management Improvement
Posted by IKO Community Management on December 13, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Many HOA boards have streamlined processes due to the annual round robin of volunteers and elected members. This means that it can take a huge mistake to identify improvement points. Many HOA boards hope that it doesn’t hit where it hurts: Financial management.
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5 Tips For The Best HOA Financial Management Ever
Posted by IKO Community Management on December 6, 2018 at 9:00 AM
The range of fiduciary experience between volunteers and elected HOA board members is drastic. It helps to implement the same annual process with Quickbooks, TurboTax, and so on.
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Do Upgraded Amenities Actually Help Property Values?
Posted by IKO Community Management on November 29, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Topics: Landlords, Developers
Happy Thanksgiving From IKO Community Management
Posted by IKO Community Management on November 22, 2018 at 9:00 AM
IKO Community Management wishes you a safe, fun Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy spending time with your family, friends, and neighbors this holiday.
Topics: Homeowners, HOA Board, Landlords, Developers, Company, community
Here's How To Make Amenities Management Easier
Posted by IKO Community Management on November 15, 2018 at 9:00 AM
One of the best selling points to an HOA community is its amenities. Whether it's a community pool, fitness center, or community events, amenities heighten resale and property values.
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How To Take Care Of Your Community's Top Amenities
Posted by IKO Community Management on November 8, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Well-kept amenities raise the property value of your HOA community and its homes. They’re also a great selling point for potential residents and maintain a positive, healthy atmosphere between buyers and renters.
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Topics: HOA Board