March HOA News
News you can use from Bersh HOA!
We are often asked about the benefits of living in an HOA community and thought we would share our list of benefits to our readers. The news generally reports on reasons HOA’s are bad, troubles between owners and their boards, fraud and theft, and all the quirky rules that cause homeowners trouble. However, there are a number of positive reasons why HOA’s provide long term benefits to their owners and the immense benefits to those who live in a HOA community. Here are our top 5 benefits.
HOA Community Benefits
Property Value Support
Community Connection
Access to Amenities
Standards to protect against unwelcome noise, trash, etc.
Restrictions on short term rentals
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NEWS NEWS NEWS
HOA Fees
63% Of Members In A Homeowner Association Say They’re Priced Fairly, But Fees Are Rising
Unusual HOA Rule
This Is the Craziest Rule My HOA Has
Naughty List
SC counties with the most HOA complaints, new report shows
The Need for Managers
Why is an Association Management Company Essential to a Business?
Money Q&A
Condo owner has questions about HOA money handling
Virtual or In Person Meetings
HOA Homefront: HOAs still refusing to meet in person
Hidden Cameras
HOA president pleads guilty after 3 arrests for planting hidden cameras in Flagler condo
Toilet Art
Windsor man fighting to keep toilet as lawn decoration
Shocking Assessment
Owners asked to pay $175,000 each toward Miami condo 40-year recertification
20% Increase in Monthly Dues
New HOA fees at Yorba Linda community may force residents out of their homes
Duck Problem
Neighbors cried foul when Mooresville HOA sought to remove beloved ducks from pond
Only in Europe!
Spanish court rules against holiday homes that hired guards to enforce nudity
Trouble in North Carolina
Homeowners vs Developers: The fight for HOA control in North Carolina
Know your State’s HOA Rules
Can You Lose Your Home if You Stop Paying Your HOA Fees?
Colorado Oversight?
Bill aiming to hold HOAs, metro districts accountable has first committee hearing
HOA Reforms Model
Homeowners call for HOA reforms in Carolinas; Colorado has a model to achieve it
Arizona Bill
New bill in Arizona proposes greater homeowner association meeting rights
No Service No Fee
Can you withhold HOA fees when you're unhappy with the board?
Fence Problem
'It's very frustrating!' Homeowners fight HOA over failing fence
Farming in Idaho
House Bill 76 would protect property rights
California Q&A
HOA Homefront: Delinquent, special and emergency assessments
Happy Romance!
When His Air-Conditioner Broke Down, Things Heated Up
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HOT JOB LISTINGS
HOA Community Manager (North Charleston, SC)
As a Community Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of homeowner's associations, building relationships with your boards of directors, and working to provide them with the trusted guidance they deserve. Our managers are supported internally by teams of specialists dedicated to assisting both you and the members of the communities we serve.
HOA Community Manager - Partially Remote (Houston, TX)
We are looking for positive and motivated professionals who would like to make a complete career change into property and HOA community management. We do not require prior experience as we have our own education company that will provide you with an industry leading education foundation. The initial education will take one year, and you will be an industry expert in three years. You will also have mentors assigned to provide real-life support to advance your skill set. The education in property management will serve you well in future roles in our company or in your external career progression.
HOA Community Manager (San Diego, CA)
The Community Association Manager (CAM) is the key ambassador. He/she will provide management, direction, and leadership to ensure the successful daily operations of a portfolio of community associations delivers professional services and an exceptional customer experience in accordance with the service level agreement and in alignment with the company’s guiding principles. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working closely with the Board of Directors, developer, and/or builder to manage and operate the community, facilitate solutions to problems, and increase the home values of each community.
Association Management Training Specialist (Cincinnati, OH)
You’re an experienced Association Manager with at least three years’ experience managing HOA and/or COA communities. You love this industry but you're ready to give up Board meetings, budgets, and property inspections. You have excellent communication skills, love training new associates in the field, and have the ability to travel for training needs throughout the Towne Properties portfolio.
Senior Software Engineer (Wilmington, NC)
The ideal candidate should have experience working on large applications with complex business logic and dependencies across multiple processes and adhere to best practices and SOP standards. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, accounting systems, third-party identity management integration, SQL performance tuning, Azure APIs, JavaScript Frameworks, Event Listeners, RabbitMQ, and microservices would be a plus. The candidate should be able to participate in technical support ticket bashes, add to and update documentation, and keep the Software Engineering Manager up to date on progress and barriers during sprints.
This position will manage the accounting for the Private Residences/ Home Owners Associations. They will prepare financial reports and maintain accounting records for the Four Seasons Vail Private Residences/ Owners Association. The Residential Accountant will assist the Director of Finance in the administration of all financial aspects of the residential operation and assist the Director of Residence and the residential team in all basic function of the daily operations of the residence service office. The Residential Accountant tasks include: produce daily income journal, reconciliation of deposits, owner fees, credit card payments, Opera transfers, direct bills, and miscellaneous revenue on a continuing basis and maintain house charge accounts and inter-company accounts with hotel, reconciling on an ongoing basis. They will also manage invoicing, maintain bank accounts, post home owner fees, assist in preparing for annual HOA meeting, collect annual assessments, following up on delinquencies, and compile month end explanations on budget variances.
Supervisor HOA Accounts Payable (Scottsdale, AZ)
The Supervisor HOA Accounts Payable will be responsible for high volume, detailed processing of the HOA workflow process to ensure all ledgers, statements and coding are completed accurately while ensuring payment of vendors. Must be organized, experienced with reconciliations and workflows, and be able to multi-task and meet daily production requirements.
Senior Product Manager - Payments (Remote)
In this role, you will help us define our strategy for new product offerings and scale of existing platform. Our core focus is to drive adoption of the TOPS platform and build Accounts Payable (AP) payment capabilities for Property Managers and their network of Vendors. You will also define and prioritize the AP product roadmap, work closely with POs/ developers, and manage our two current partnerships that support our AP offering. If you are a Product Owner with extensive AP solution experience interested in the next step in your career, we’d love to talk with you. This full-time salaried role reports directly to the General Manager of Product & Business Transformation and will work closely with Product owners, Developers and Leadership. There is a direct report slated for hire in 2023. This role is remote eligible, with preference for candidates in CST or EST. Salary range is 130-150k, depending on experience.
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Last Month’s Riddle
Q: What has a ring but no fingers?
A: The Telephone!
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