A BUNCH OF MOTHER’S DAY IDEAS THAT AREN’T BRUNCH

April 27, 2017   

Treat her like an angel or take her to the wild side. We’ve got a bunch of Mother’s Day ideas that aren’t related to brunch. What are your favorite Orange County activities?

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MOM’S THE WORD

April 20, 2017    Jennifer Norton, CCAM, CMCA    Employee Spotlight

This month’s Employee Spotlight shines on Operations Manager and country music fan Marie Hertrick. A day at Crummack Huseby wouldn’t be the same without Marie Hertrick, our amazing Operations Manager, who keeps everyone on their toes. With a bit of fun and sass, she oversees the entire Operations team and ensures our clients are tended to enthusiastically and promptly. 

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OH, BUNNY! HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A COMMUNITY EGG HUNT

April 4, 2017    Homeowner Tips

We’re sharing last-minute ideas to make it entertaining and easy.
Kids love the hunt for those pastel colored eggs.  Here are some easy ideas for your community or your group of friends to host a wonderful weekend event.

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Community Spotlight: Vista Swim Club at Baker Ranch

March 30, 2017    Jamie Gould    Community Spotlight, Video

Community Manager Jamie Gould takes you on a tour of the gorgeous Vista Swim Club at Baker Ranch. The Vista Swim Club is the third pool park facility in the community. Some key features of the resort-style facility are a 5,000 sq ft. Junior Olympic-Sized Pool with lanes for lap swimming, a wading pool for kids, a water play area and a spa large enough to accommodate you and all of your friends.

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ROCK STAR TALENT IN TUNE WITH HOMEOWNERS

March 29, 2017    Jennifer Norton, CCAM    Employee Spotlight

When you’re the lead singer and guitarist in a band, you always need to be in sync with your bandmates. So it’s no surprise that Jamie Bolduc, our new multi-talented Director of New Development, is awesome with a homeowner’s special request

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JOIN THE COMMITTEE OR CREATE A NEW ONE!

March 29, 2017    Education, Homeowner Tips

If you don’t want to join the board, there are still many ways to play a fun role in your HOA.

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SIX WAYS WE’RE GOING “GREEN” THIS MONTH

March 15, 2017    Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle

Besides St. Patrick’s Day, there are so many ways to honor the color green in Orange County. Whether it’s through food or fun, it’s easy to be green.

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SIX WAYS TO SURVIVE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS (March 12)

March 8, 2017    Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle

You think we would learn by now and have Daylight Savings on a Friday, but nope! It always falls on a Sunday. Here are some tips to keep you from being groggy.

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A BAKER WHO LOVES ADDING HARD WORK TO HER JOB

February 27, 2017    Jennifer Norton, CCAM    Employee Spotlight

BRITTANY HARMON, Director of Community Management

Often recognized in the industry for her hard work, Brittany raises the bar at Crummack Huseby Property Management, Inc.

Combining fortitude and grace, Brittany Harmon has been managing homeowners associations for the past eight years with Crummack Huseby, leading by example for veterans and rookie managers throughout the industry. 

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SELLING YOUR HOME: HOW TO PASS INSPECTION

February 22, 2017    Homeowner Tips

It’s a hot market in Orange County with another year of rising home prices, increased sales, and new construction. Even if your neighborhood is a “sellers market,” that home inspection can make or break a deal.

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THREE REASONS TO HAVE HOA RESERVE FUNDS

February 15, 2017    Education, Homeowner Tips

Every HOA has a reserve fund for a strategic way to plan for expected and unexpected repairs and maintenance in the future. Here are three reasons why…

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TURN VALENTINE’S DAY INTO A FUN LOVING YEAR

February 7, 2017    Homeowner Tips

Subscription boxes are here to stay and we can see why everyone loves them. A monthly or quarterly gift surprising you with your favorite products…yes, please! We’ve grabbed our favorites and are sharing them with you. Remember, it’s the thought that counts, and we think these are awesome.

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IT’S AN HONOR TO CALL THEM COLLEAGUES

February 2, 2017    Crummack Huseby News

Each year, Community Association Institute honors managers and business partners in community management with prestigious awards for their efforts and dedication to the industry. This year they recognized TEN employees from Crummack Huseby!

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SIX GAME-CHANGING TIPS FOR A SUPER BOWL PARTY

February 1, 2017    Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle

Avoid the traffic and the crowded pubs while hosting a fun Super Bowl party at your HOA’s community space. Here are some tips to please your crowd.

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MOVING MADE EASY

January 18, 2017    Homeowner Tips

Whether you move in 30 days or in 3 months, here’s a checklist of 5 things you can do before moving day.

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TIPS TO WORKOUT WITHOUT A GYM

January 10, 2017    Lifestyle

4 SMART WAYS TO WORKOUT WITHOUT A SMART WATCH. If you’re the non-gym type or don’t want to wear a FitBit or a smart watch, we found 4 tips to get your body moving without a contract.

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SIX FACTORS THAT AFFECT HOA ASSESSMENT RATES

January 1, 2017    Margo Crummack, CEO/Principal at Crummack Huseby, Inc.   

Raising assessments is arguably one of the most unfavorable acts a board can take in the eyes of many consumers. 

The discussion about the adequacy of your assessment rate should be held each year during the budgeting process and then monitored through the next operating year. Here are some factors to monitor and consider this operating year and in your next round of budget meetings…

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CAN AIRBNB LIVE WITHIN THE RULES OF AN HOA?

December 27, 2016    Homeowner Tips

Three things to consider before you rent your house out for the weekend.
Can short-term rentals live happily within the rules of your HOA? Three things to consider before you rent your house out for the weekend.

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SHOULD OUR HOA MAKE SMALL INCREASES?

December 1, 2016    Margo Crummack, CEO/Principal at Crummack Huseby, Inc.    Education

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Community Spotlight: The Stonegate East Community

December 1, 2016    Community Spotlight

The Woodbury community in Irvine, California has a new extension.  Stonegate East was started as a project to help extend the communities due to the large demand for availability.  Stonegate East itself, comes with three different communities: Santa Rosa, Capistrano, and Los Altos.  Each community decides what features your home will have.

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