By Richard Thompson

Communication is essential for the harmony of your homeowner association. Do you have a regular newsletter that is informative and timely? Is it worth reading? More often then not, most newsletters are “throwaways”. It doesn’t need to be that way. With a bit of imagination, they could be both informative and fun to read.

First, what kinds of “boilerplate” information ought to be included?

• Names of board members
• Manager contact information
• Current Income & Expense Statement
• Committee Reports
• Special Upcoming Projects
• Selective rule reminders
• Event Calendar

Another extremely important ingredient in a readable newsletter is the layout… Continue reading →

By Blanche Evans

The National Association of REALTORS^® has announced that there’s a housing supply shortage. Homes are selling quickly and home prices are starting to inch up again. It’s becoming a seller’s market in many areas.

Any time the market changes, it’s time to change strategies. During a buyer’s market, buyers have the upper hand and can make more demands to sellers over their homes’ price and condition. During a sellers’ market, buyers concede the upper hand to sellers and are more willing to accept higher prices and terms.

When homes are in short supply, buyers don’t have… Continue reading →