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Spring time means spring cleaning, and like most households, a time to clear out the old and make room for the new. IKO Community Management knows community yard sales are a great way to unload those unwanted items in a fun and profitable way for all. Successful yard sales depend on some early planning, organizing and advertising. Remember, one person’s junk is usually another person’s treasure. Making some extra cash is easy when you know the dos and don’ts of a community yard sale.
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When the weather outside in too snowy or cold for your plants, build a winter garden in your backyard. These easy-to-build greeneries can save money on groceries and require little maintenance.
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All inspections for winter damage should be in late March or early April, depending on the location of your HOA community. It also depends if snowstorms have subsided for the spring and summer seasons.
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.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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