By Bob Gourley Have you ever wondered where unit owners and residents turn to get advice on things they can and cannot do in their condo or HOA? In a perfect world, they would open their carefully constructed package of documents and fully comprehend the rules and regulations of their common interest community. However, as…
Tag: Communications
Advantages and Challenges of Internet Communications in Community Associations
By Bob Gourley Whether it takes the form of well written letters, memos, emails, or even an old-fashioned conversation, the ability to communicate effectively is often the difference between having an impact on your audience and having your message simply fall upon deaf ears. Community websites, email, and social media outlets such as Facebook and…
Elected to the Board… Now, What?
If you think it is simply enough to “do your best” while serving on the Board, you may be in for a rude awakening.
My Year of Living “Legislatively”
By Bob Gourley “The less people know about how sausages and laws are made, the better they’ll sleep at night.” – widely attributed to Otto von Bismarck, German aristocrat and statesman “Decisions are made by those who show up.” – fictional President Josiah Bartlet on the TV show “The West Wing” Before I begin, I…
Commit to Unit Owner Education. Reward Yourself with a Better Community!
Dedicate a portion of your condominium or HOA newsletter and website to education on a regular basis.
Landscaping: Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About!
By Bob Gourley If there is any one common element that gets residents talking and thinking about their condominium or HOA, it is landscaping. The state of appearance in any community association is a direct reflection of its residents and the people responsible for maintaining the look and feel of the property. For most associations,…
Are Community Leaders Politicians?
By Bob Gourley According to Merriam-Webster, the word “politician” is defined as follows: 1: a person experienced in the art or science of government ; especially : one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government 2 a: a person engaged in party politics as a profession 2 b: a person primarily interested in…
Keeping It Legal – The Story of Your Community Association’s Attorney
By Bob Gourley Comedian Milton Berle is quoted as saying “Attorneys practice law because it gives them a grand and glorious feeling. You give them a grand and they feel glorious”. While attorneys may be on the receiving end of many jokes, the contribution they make to your community is no laughing matter. Depending on…
Tell Everyone How You Maintain, Protect, and Enhance!
By Bob Gourley Maintain – Protect – Enhance. This is the prime directive for Boards of Directors of Homeowner Associations across the country. By maintaining, protecting, and enhancing the assets of the association, the Board ensures that property values are maximized and owners’ interests are served. The majority of your association’s common fund will be…
Newsletters for Associations and the Businesses that Service Them
Working within the condominium and HOA marketplace since 2004 has allowed MyEZCondo an opportunity to work with numerous businesses that sell goods and services to this highly specialized market niche. Reaching decision-makers in this sector requires targeted and intelligent marketing efforts. MyEZCondo has developed a proven method of providing timely information in the form of…