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…
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Using Your Newsletter to Explain CIOA to Your Community Association
By Bob Gourley Using your condominium newsletter to discuss CIOA with members of your community association can be a vital component to a sound overall communication program. Interestingly, CIOA laws are designed for the protection of individual homeowners. Yet, unless an individual homeowner is aware of the changes to the law or hires an attorney…
Condominium Newsletters, Websites, Facebook, Twitter and More! Condominium Associations are Communicating Like Never Before!
By Bob Gourley Condominium newsletters have advanced rapidly in recent years. Gone are the days of typewritten and photocopied newsletters. Today’s condominium associations are publishing their condominium newsletters in vibrant colors, complete with stories and photos. No longer limited to printed materials, modern condominium newsletters are designed for both print and electronic distribution. Instead of…
The Emotional Cost of Foreclosure
By Bob Gourley Have you ever had to foreclose on a neighbor? The word “foreclosure” strikes a note of fear and panic in most people. Typically, foreclosure is only considered when all other possibilities have been considered and no other solution can be found. It is the final remedy an association has to fix a…
Explaining the “Benefits” of a New Roof
By Bob Gourley I am often asked about the difference between a fact and a benefit as it pertains to preparing a community association newsletter to tell the story of a community enhancement, such as a new roof. Community association members buy benefits but before they do, they want to know the facts. In construction…
What’s the difference between “Delinquency” and “Delinquent, See”?
Using your condominium newsletter or HOA newsletter to your fellow homeowners so that they accept the need as well.
Using Your Condominium Newsletter to Tell the FHA Story
Using Your Condominium Newsletter to Tell the FHA Story
The Cutting Truth about Beautification
I suggest that you use your condominium newsletter, HOA newsletter, bulletin board, and/or website to tell the story.
Tell Me I’m Beautiful!
Beauty isn’t just in the eye of the beholder, it’s also good business.
The Value of Education in Your Communications
Commit to unit owner education. Reward yourself with a better community!