5 Best Practices For A Buyer To Seller Letter

Finding the house of your dreams can be bittersweet. On one hand, buying it is a major achievement, and the peace it brings is equal

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A Day in the Life of an Association Manager

A Day in the Life of an Association Manager Don’t you hate having to argue with your neighbors? Hiring a professional management company can help

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Affordable Housing in Nashville

Affordable housing is among real estate’s most demanded markets. It provides a lifesaving solution to many people. Amid COVID-19, affordable housing saw one of the

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An Association’s Impact on Property Value

For many, homeowner associations are necessary for any neighborhood. They help keep everything organized. Today, many prospective buyers look solely for homes tied to an

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Are You Unhappy With Your Community Management Company?

Working and living with a management company is a complex matter. It can bring peace of mind because you can forget about complex administrative duties.

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Best practices for building community with neighborhood social events (during and post COVID)

The pandemic has not only affected the mental and physical health of millions of people worldwide but also considerably weakened our sense of community by

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Boosting Neighbor Participation in HOA/Condo Meetings

Boosting Neighbor Participation in HOA/Condo Meetings Homeowner engagement is one of the main pillars of a strong community. Existing and new homeowners need to be

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Choosing between a Loan or a Special Assessment

Choosing between a Loan or a Special Assessment  With over 58% of homeowners residing in HOAs, deciding on a loan or a special assessment for

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Community Association Living: What to Expect

The community management association is a fundamental consideration if you plan to buy a home. You’ll likely have to take part in it as well.

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Community Association Management – How To Start Your Career

Getting a community association manager license means working with communities while caring for the properties and spaces. Naturally, community associations require managers to monitor the

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Condo Safety Resources

Condo Safety Resources The recent incident of the Florida building collapse has left people in shock. Homeowners are beginning to question the safety of their

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Fall Landscaping Ideas for HOAs

With fall’s agreeable temperatures enticing people to get outside, now is the perfect opportunity to refresh your neighborhood’s landscaping for a more visually appealing and

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Financial Risks of Choosing an Unproven Management Firm

Consider the financial risks of hiring unproven association management firm With the recent changes in the U.S. housing market and the rise of online real

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Fire Prevention Awareness

Fire Safety Tips for Your Home As we head into cooler months and holidays, it is important to check the fire and CO2 alarms in

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Habitat For Humanity – How Property Managers Can Give Back

A good community associate needs more than merely showing themselves to homeowners and tenants. Property management is complex, but starting your own home isn’t easier.

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HOA Horror Stories and How to Avoid Being in One

HOAs in Nashville is the standard for many homeowners – a considerable advantage in many ways, especially when it comes to residential management. The conveniences

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How Communities Can Adapt To Changes Caused by COVID-19

To say that COVID has changed our lives would still be an understatement. The crisis has made us interact, work, and even live differently. In

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How Community Associations Can Regulate Holiday Displays and Lights

Holiday displays are one of the staples of these periods. People dedicate entire days to make their home look as festive during Christmas. Some even

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How to Bring Your Neighborhood Together

A study by the General Social Survey claims that 33.33% of Americans have never interacted with their neighbors. This is an alarming increase compared to

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How To Proceed With Caution: Reopening Community Amenities

States are starting to lower lockdowns and social distancing regulations. That’s mostly good news, but it’s bred new concerns regarding how to reopen installations for

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Hurricane Season In Northern Florida

Hurricane Season Does Not End Until November 30th Hurricane season will be here to stay for a while. Northern Florida is quite familiar with this

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Keeping the Peace Difficult Conversations with Neighbors

Keeping the Peace: Difficult Conversations with Neighbors In community residences, good fences do make good neighbors. But with some pressing issues when you have no

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Orlando’s New Highrises Coming Soon

2020 has been a year different to any other. Real estate hasn’t been unaffected by this, as many markets saw significant losses. However, to say

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Rental Property Investment Tips for Nashville

Why keep money in banks when you can invest the smart way? Investing in rental property can be a good economic decision that can help

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Resident Retention Ideas For Property Managers Seeking Improvement

Resident retention is a common goal for many landlords and property managers in general. Essentially, it refers to ensuring that your renters remain with you

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Summer Landscaping & Maintenance Tips For Your Community Association

With summer starting soon, community association management services begin to spike. That’s because landscaping is already challenging. Maintaining the looks and feel of your outdoor

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The Top 5 Restaurants in Nashville

Now that lockdowns are loosening up, most of you are probably excited to go out. Undoubtedly, many will want to head out to grab a

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The Top Property Management Essentials

Did you know that the U.S. property management industry generates over $88 billion USD in revenue every year?  Atlanta property management isn’t simple. You need

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The Top Seasonal HVAC Tips This Summer

Your heat, ventilation, and air conditioning system is an invaluable ally during the summer heat. Your homeowner association management should prioritize its efficiency to keep

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Tips for Nuisance Neighbors

Tips for Nuisance Neighbors Nobody wants to deal with nuisance neighbors after coming home after a hard day of work. Nuisance neighbors can have many

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What Does a Community Management Association Company Do

What Does a Community Management Association Company Do? Ever wondered why your cul-de-sac was so peaceful growing up? No fights, clean lanes, friendly neighbors- your

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What Is Capital Expenditure?

Capital expenditure – CapEx, for short -refers to all payments that are then capitalized when registered on the balance sheet. These expenditures go into business

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What Is The Difference Between A Condo And An Apartment?

Condos and apartments are two of the best assets for building management firms. Whether you’re renting or selling, demand for both has always been high.

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What Makes CMA a Great Place to Work?

Community Management Associates (CMA) is a company that specializes in helping community associations thrive by providing over three decades of management and hiring expertise. If

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What Makes CMA Different?

What makes CMA different? If your community is considering a new community association management company, as the leader in association management throughout the southeast, Community

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What To Know About Opening Your Pool

With communities finally looking beyond the pandemic, more people are impatient to go back to their hot summer’s day dip at the community pool.  Now,

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What to Look for When Selecting an Association Management Partner

What to Look for When Selecting an Association Management Partner Managing a community is hard work. From maintenance issues to complaint resolution, it is easy

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You’re a New Volunteer Neighborhood Board Member: 5 Things You Should Know

You’re a New Volunteer Neighborhood Board Member: 5 Things You Should Know The neighborhood board requires active participation from members so that there is continuous

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