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Recycle Often Recycle Right

By Debbie Descans posted 10 days ago
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​This morning drivers meeting we reviewed what belongs in the household recycle cart.  The number one problem is plastic bags. Please don't put recycle items in a plastic bag. During the recycle process bags are the first item to be removed, to many bags shuts down the sort line and bags have to be manually found and removed. Communities need to be re-educated, what goes in the recycle cart needs to be 100% recyclable. Here is the link to Waste Management's website regarding recycling: https://recycleoftenrecycleright.com/ Debbie Descans HOA Account Manager Curbside Service San Diego, CA.
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Cedar vs Vinyl, Is the cost difference worth it?

By Kane Carmody posted 04-05-2018
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Cedar vs Vinyl; is the cost worth it?  What factors are really important when deciding for  your HOA. Purchasing for my home, I always came back to three key factors when buying fencing, outdoor structures, or mailboxes: cost, maintenance, and durability. The most common options you will find are Cedar and Vinyl so I wanted to go through my thought process. Cost Cost for most homeowners or associations can be the largest or main factor in deciding between a wooden or vinyl fencing and posts. Cedar is the less expensive option and includes many of the same benefits vinyl offers. Vinyl is more expensive, but with some of the premium brands, ...
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Roof Consultant FAQ

By Henry Staggs posted 01-12-2018
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Question :  My roof is not leaking, what do I need a Consultant for? Answer : As your roof is one of the most important components of your building’s envelope, ignoring preventative maintenance and periodic inspections can result in premature deterioration and failure of the asset. Just as you perform scheduled maintenance on things such as cars and HVAC systems, periodic roof inspections can reveal minor maintenance issues that, ignored over time, often lead to major issues impacting the integrity and water-tightness of the roof. With proper inspections and maintenance performed at minimal costs, we can extend the service life of your roof and prevent ...
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Common Budgeting Mistakes for the reserve Account

By Joel Tax posted 07-14-2017
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Reserve Studies: About the Percent Funded Calculation

By Joel Tax posted 07-14-2017
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Reserve Studies: The Fully Funded Balance Explained

By Joel Tax posted 07-14-2017
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Culture Trumps Strategy {VLOG}

By Chad Lingafelt posted 06-22-2017
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No matter what industry we are in, we all work with customers.   Recently, we've been discussing our Customer Service Experience and what that means for our business. Here are some videos were we discussed it
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DVR, NVR, OVR - What does it all mean?

By Chad Lingafelt posted 06-20-2017
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DVR, NVR, OVR…What does it all mean?  I just want to see my cameras! Camera Systems are coming in all shapes and sizes these days. The most popular camera systems are 8 cameras and under with the end goal to quickly see live video from ANY Device and EASILY find and locate recorded video clips to share with police. The 3 typical configurations of camera systems are as follows: DVR (Digital Video Recorder) :  Analog cameras with a simple to use interface for viewing live and recorded video.  Typically used for local, onsite recording and viewing. Although analog camera signals have vastly improved in recent years with HD cameras, low ...
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Reserve Budgeting – One Day… or Day One

By Joel Tax posted 05-09-2017
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Boards can have a very difficult time budgeting for reserve project expenses as community members often don’t see the point of saving for component project expenses many years into the future. There is a perception that the homeowners in the community at the time of the replacement project should be responsible. This view often spills over into Board decisions as they are pressured to keep dues as low as possible, an easy situation to fall into when projects costs like roofing or asphalt resurfacing can be decades into the future. I’m going to touch on some of the more common reserve budget issues we see regularly and provide some examples of scenarios that ...
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Reserve Studies - Made To Order or Made for Disclosure?

By Joel Tax posted 05-07-2017
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Over the years I have learned there are two types of Clients that commonly come to us for our reserve study expertise. Those that would like us to complete a “made to order” reserve study – where the component list and costs are determined by them either before the study is completed or after an initial draft is submitted and those that have a hands off approach and just ask us to do a comprehensive reserve study that includes all common area component projects and their associated costs. Now before I begin I want to make it very clear we only do one type of reserve study here at Reserve Data Analyst and that is for full disclosure, we strive to have comprehensive ...
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Credit Reporting Video Overview For Board Members

By Michael May posted 02-20-2017
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Please take a few moments to view the overview on the latest technology available for associations all over the nation. This is a 9 minute description of how Credit Reporting is being deployed by associations across the nation. View Overview Here: Credit Reporting Video
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Credit Reporting Analytics

By Michael May posted 02-09-2017
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Sperlonga proves results to Community Association Industry On-time homeowners are no longer forced to subsidize delinquent homeowners. Dramatic reductions in late pays and aged receivables for associations across the nation. View Analytics H
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Shhh.... All the boards might want to do it...

By Michael May posted 12-20-2016
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With the end of the year right around the corner, it is a great time to reflect on the past year while keeping an eye towards what is ahead. It is amazing how time flies when you are busy wiping out delinquent balances for associations. While we are excited for what 2017 has to offer, we wanted to thank the many associations who have already utilized our service and allowed us to provide a technology that has been long overdue in the industry. Looking ahead is always important in any business or industry, but as you look ahead it is also important to see where you’ve been and share a little of what you have learned. Well, in this industry ...
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ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

By Ken Duffy, Sr posted 12-16-2016
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I have checked the US Department of Labor ADA page and don't find anything requiring private associations to adhere to anything. Is anyone aware of any requirements? If so where can I find it stated officially
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Airbnb and Neighborhood Conflicts

By Benjamin Patrick Elliott posted 09-21-2016
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Hello - has anyone yet come up against having an Airbnb home in your neighborhood? We have a homeowner who sold the home to an investment company with a lease to purchase option. The company has turned it into a fulltime Airbnb and it's a nuisance. The homeowner doesn't live there but retains the address because he has (1) used a VA loan so it should be his primary residence and (2) he's getting VA discounts on the property taxes on the home in which he does not live. Any help is appreciated. Thank you
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Misappropriation of funds by Management Company

By John A. Sellers posted 09-15-2016
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In addition to the looming bankruptcy of the Crossings at Willow Creek Prescott, we have recently filed a complaint with the Prescott Police Department over the probable misappropriation of credit card payments by the Management Company - Amcor in Scottsdale Has anyone had any similar experiences of this? Check out www.arizonahoa.blogspot.com ************************************************************************ To: Ms. Debora Black City of Prescott Police Department You may have seen various emails where I offered the President of Amcor, Dennis May, the opportunity to respond to certain irregularities in their management of the Crossings ...
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Bankruptcy of The Crossings at Willow Creek HOA within 20-50 day

By John A. Sellers posted 08-23-2016
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We received the letter attached from Mr Bolen Esq. at Carpenter Hazlewood, the largest HOA firm in the world. Mr Bolen is the ex President and current Director of Central Arizona CAI. So we must take this seriously as as it announces the looming bankruptcy of our HOA. Click HERE for the letter We have canvassed every one of almost 600 elected Arizona State Officials to find a precedent for this without finding one Does anyone have experience of an HOA going bankrupt nationally? If so please go to our blog at www.arizonahoa.blogspot.com or click HERE and offer any help or suggestions. You are free to comment. Please go there anyway if you're interested. ...
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Bathroom Accessibility Tips

By Dennis Clouser posted 08-16-2016
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Your Towel Bar Can’t Save You (This blog post about bathroom safety is a contribution by Kindra French, owner of 101 Mobility of San Diego, CA ) Kindra French, owner of 101 Mobility San Diego Mr. and Mrs. Sparkman are a lovely couple, in every sense of the word. They are kind, courteous, loving, and accepting, toward one another and toward everyone around them. They’ve walked together through a lifetime of joys and sorrows, victories and challenges. As they grow older, Mr. Sparkman is facing new mobility challenges. He uses a walker, and often leans on sturdy furniture for help with his balance. He navigates slowly and deliberately ...
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Beach Accessibility Options

By Dennis Clouser posted 08-16-2016
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Carolina Beach adds floating wheelchair to their visitors’ fleet By Hannah Leyva on March 10, 2016 PortCityDaily.com is your source for free news and information in the Wilmington area. WaterWheels beach wheelchair. Courtesy photo. Carolina Beach wants to make sure everyone can enjoy their beach, so this year they’ve expanded their existing beach wheelchair fleet to include something new to the town: a wheelchair that can float in the water. “We wanted to make sure we have a variety of wheelchairs available to our visitors,” said the town’s Parks and Recreation Director Eric Jelinski. “As soon as we ...
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Damage from water leaks in HOA plumbing

By Malcolm Read posted 07-02-2016
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Our HOA has assumed responsibility to pay for all damage resulting from water leaking from the HOA's in-wall plumbing including both 'direct' damage such as removing and replacing wallboard to access and repair the leaking pipe AND 'collateral' damage such as adjacent flooring, carpeting and cabinets that were damaged by the leaking water. Sometimes the whole floor has been replaced so the 'existing' and 'replaced' sections "match" costing the HOA $20,000 or more. Our association's insurance carrier said many HOA's advise residents to claim such damage on their individual homeowner's insurance rather than having the HOA pay for 'direct' and 'collateral' damage...appreciate ...
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