TECH ALLOWS HOMEOWNERS HOA BOARD TRANSPARENCY

August 21, 2019    Education, Homeowner Tips

When researching a property management company, the technology they use is important to help increase the ease of awareness and communication for homeowners and HOA Board Members. Your chosen property management company should have software to make a homeowner’s life easier. Emails are still a great way to send off a quick question, and we still get calls, but our busy lives are a little less busy with smart technology. Before you sign with a property management company, have them walk you through their technology.

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HOA Safety: What To Do When Coyotes for a Visit

July 30, 2019    Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle, Safety

The beauty of living in Southern California is that we are surrounded by so much local, natural beauty. This also means we’re often visited by local wildlife, including coyotes.  Please take into consideration these tips when spotting coyotes and always take the utmost safest precaution.

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WHEN THE EARTH SHAKES THINGS UP: TIPS TO PREPARE BEFORE & AFTER

July 11, 2019    Education, Homeowner Tips

Those earthquakes over the holiday weekend rattled all of us, and for good reason. Experts warn us about the foreshocks and the aftershocks, but it’s also important to discuss how we can stay prepared for the next earthquake.

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GETTING CLEAR ON EXPECTATIONS

March 13, 2019    Jamie Gould    Education

CH PRINCIPLE #11: Setting Clear Expectations

Many things can go wrong inside of an HOA Property Management business; prospects fall through, community transitions aren't as smooth as they could be, co-workers get frustrated, and clients upset. While some of these situations play out as a result of outside circumstances, there’s often another culprit to blame: lack of clarity.  

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Spring Cleaning in Your Community

March 11, 2019    MARGO CRUMMACK, CCAM, PCAM | CO-FOUNDER, CO-PRINCIPAL, CEO    Homeowner Tips, Safety

With Spring just around the corner, your community manager has been busy taking a good hard look at the community common areas to make sure they are ready for everyone to come outside and enjoy!! A great way to ensure that the entire community is ready for summer is to have this topic on your Annual Calendar. Getting a head-start goes a long way in being prepared for the start of your community’s summer season. Here’s what we at Crummack Huseby look for…

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HOW TO BE ENGAGED AND MAKE THE MOST OF EACH DAY

February 27, 2019    MARGO CRUMMACK, CCAM, PCAM | CO-FOUNDER, CO-PRINCIPAL, CEO    Education

CH Principle #12: Bring it Every Day

If you feel like you’d like to be more passionate about your job, it might help to look at the larger picture and understand how your work positively impacts your customers, vendors, and co-workers.

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Why Selecting an Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC®) Matters

February 13, 2019    Education

How will you choose a property management company? Which company will have the experience and dedication needed to serve your association effectively over time? Consider an Accredited Association Management Company to provide the talent, expertise, and integrity you require.

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JAMIE GOULD’S OUT-OF-THE-BOX THINKING GETS HER A CAI-OC NOMINATION FOR INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT

February 5, 2019    Crummack Huseby News

Jamie Gould, Director of New Project Development, is an excellent example of the type of employee we embrace at Crummack Huseby. We don’t just look at resumes, and we genuinely love to foster all our team members’ skills. It’s what makes Jamie unique in her thinking and what contributed to her earning a CAI-OC nomination for Innovative Management.

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HOW TO HOST YOUR HOA HOLIDAY MEETING

November 23, 2018    Crummack Huseby News, Education

Make the end-of-year event more eventful for everyone

Over the past years, we’ve discovered some easy ways to bring your community together for that last HOA meeting of the year. Add a little holiday spirit without the humbug of chaotic planning and really make it a happy holiday for you and your community.

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POOLING TOGETHER. NORTHPARK CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF NEW POOL

October 25, 2018    Crummack Huseby News, Lifestyle

The beauty of Orange County is that we still have gorgeous weather, even in the Fall! Over 250+ residents attended to see the new pool, grab a hot dog and enjoy the water and sun.  Kids of all ages enjoyed snow cones for a tasty treat that was appreciated during an 80-degree day. Beach music was blasted while kids swam and everyone hung out and socialized on the poolside non-slip deck. This day came, not without its own challenges, and Crummack Huseby helped to make it all happen.

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ARE YOU READY TO BE AN HOA BOARD MEMBER?

September 24, 2018    Education, Homeowner Tips

Technically, you’re already involved. When you purchased your home within a planned community, you are a member of that community. You have the ability to vote on new rules, regulations, etc. Your community may assign a property management company, but the HOA board always controls the rules in your community. If you want to get more involved, joining the HOA Board may be the natural place for you. 

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10 WAYS TO GET UP TO SPEED WHEN YOU JOIN YOUR HOA BOARD

September 11, 2018    Education, Homeowner Tips

This month we’re focusing on all things related to becoming or being an HOA Board member. We always encourage homeowners to get involved in their community, whether it’s through social events or lending a hand. For those who want to make a yearly commitment by joining their HOA Board, don’t be afraid to jump in, it can be a fun and educational experience.

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FIRE SEASON LIFE SAVING PREVENTION TIPS

September 5, 2018    Education, Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle

Every year, no matter which SoCal city you live in, you’ve watched the news about your city or surrounding city is on high alert during fire season. That’s the bad side of living with 284 sunny days a year. But did you know how most fires are caused in Orange County? 

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After HOA Budget Timelines, It’s Time to Build That Budget

July 31, 2018    Erin Rice, Controller    Education, Homeowner Tips

Now that you’ve created your timeline and its tasks, Crummack Huseby’s financial experts want to share insights on creating and implementing the smartest budgets for your community. It’s important to consider expense questions your Board should ask, what your management company’s accountant should know, and thoughts on the timing of assessment increases.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: North Bluff Park Community Association

July 17, 2018    Jennifer Norton, CCAM, CMCA    Community Spotlight

Crummack Huseby is honored to have recently been chosen to partner with North Bluff Park Community Association, and we’re so proud of all they’ve already done so we’re putting them in the spotlight this month! Among the 217 lovely homes you’ll find peaceful walkways and beautiful grass knolls. 

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Your HOA Budget Timeline and Tasks. What Should You do First?

June 27, 2018    Erin Rice, Controller    Education, Homeowner Tips

Completing your Homeowners Association’s budget is a project just like any other.  With over 20 years in this business, Crummack Huseby has perfected our way of planning a strategic and beneficial budget for the homeowners based on their needs. But where do you start to plan?

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4 WAYS TO CELEBRATE BEFORE THE FIREWORKS

June 20, 2018    Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle

Whether you don’t want to deal with the fireworks show traffic, or have little ones who can’t handle the loud noises, we have four ideas to keep the fun poppin’ this Fourth of July.

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Creating Your Community DNA

June 10, 2018    Education, Manager Musings

Perhaps the greatest achievement for any community association is the creation of community.

A dynamic community is an intentional and inclusive endeavor which always requires the involvement of several stakeholders. When Crummack Huseby has the opportunity to guide the creation of community, we see firsthand how this elevates, sustains and improves a community association. 

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SPRING FORWARD TO YOUR SUMMER SAFETY CHECKLIST

May 4, 2018    Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle

Now that your clock is set, it’s time to move ahead with your home safety checklist for summer.

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HOW TO HOST A POOL PARTY. Safety before swimming is key.

April 24, 2018   

One of the perks of your HOA is a pool, which means everyone wants you to host a pool party during those hot summer days. If you’re planning on having people over, here are some guidelines to consider for everyone’s safetyin and around the water.

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