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…
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
December 1, 2016 Margo Crummack, CEO/Principal at Crummack Huseby, Inc. Education
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.
December 1, 2016 Community Spotlight
Tucked away in Southern California is Lighthouse in Costa Mesa, a community of single-family detached homes in Costa Mesa. These homes will make urban living desirable again. Each home is a live-work home with its own roof-top deck. Lighthouse in Costa Mesa is located close to multiple Southern California’s best beaches! For those days you want to seek some sun close to home - the sleek and modern common area pool is the perfect spot!
November 17, 2016 Homeowner Tips
Being a great host without feeling like a butler
“Can I stay at your place?” is a welcome request for guests you’d love to host, but the preparation before their arrival can seem overwhelming. Our team has compiled the simplest way to make your house feel like home for your friends and family…and you!
November 10, 2016 Crummack Huseby News
3 fun activities to do solo or as a family on Thanksgiving Day…and it DOES NOT include shopping.
You have at least 4 hours until you need to take your delicious bacon-covered turkey out of the oven. Or maybe you ordered a pre-made turkey dinner, in which case you still have about 2-3 hours until it's heated and ready. We've gathered our team's favorite things to do on Thanksgiving Day while things are heating up in the kitchen.
November 4, 2016 Crummack Huseby News
Everyone at Crummack Huseby is honored to be part of this special event again this year. We’re volunteering for the Orange County Basket Brigade, a volunteer-run organization that assembles and delivers Thanksgiving baskets. We know we’re delivering more than a delicious holiday meal. We’re delivering hope and memories to struggling families throughout Orange County.
November 3, 2016 Crummack Huseby News, Employee Spotlight
HER SKILLS ADD UP TO A GREAT HIRE
Meet Ivy Christiansen, our Employee Spotlight
Ivy’s one of those left-brain and right-brain kind of people. She’s a Senior Accountant at Crummack Huseby supporting her fellow coworkers, yet in her “me time,” Ivy dabbles in creative writing with desires to study a different language. This type of multi-talented individual is exactly why Crummack Huseby hired Ivy this past Spring.
November 1, 2016 Community Spotlight
We’re excited to showcase our Northpark Community this month! Nestled off Irvine Boulevard and bordering Portola Parkway and Culver Drive is Northpark. This neighborhood is a large planned development that offers everything you would expect in a luxurious community, at affordable prices. There are 1620 homes total within Northpark. There are 858 single family homes in the master association. There are six sub-associations, which have a combination of 762 attached and detached condos and townhomes.
October 27, 2016 Homeowner Tips, Safety
Here are some great tips for your kids, your family, and your community. Have a safe night out there and we hope the only scary thing you find is a werewolf (in costume, of course).
October 18, 2016 Board Member Spotlight
Did you know there’s a secret superhero among the Palazzo board members? Davin McBride runs 14 miles every weekend to prepare for the Disney Marvel Super Hero’s Gauntlet. Discover why he’s running in our Board Member Spotlight this month!
October 13, 2016 Crummack Huseby News
Meet Assistant Manager, Architectural Support— Kelly MacInnis
Over the weekend of October 22nd, Kelly MacInnis will join “Team Monster” in a 100-mile cyclist challenge to raise awareness and money through Bike MS: Bay to Bay 2016.
October 6, 2016 Crummack Huseby News, Employee Spotlight
Our Employee Spotlight Shines this Month on Cheryl L. Read how a chance encounter turned into a lifelong career.