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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7 Essential Elements To Creating Community

March 28, 2018    Education, Homeowner Tips, Manager Musings

Ideas to kickstart an engaged and elevated neighborhood.

At Crummack Huseby we recognize each community is unique. This belief is one of the cornerstone’s of our own community and success. We take the time to understand your operations, administration, infrastructure, board of directors and homeowners to truly engage your community’s unique interests and aspirational needs.

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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEWS: PASS WITH FLYING COLORS.

March 28, 2018    Education, Homeowner Tips

Whether you want to give your home a new coat of paint or ready to plant a beautiful tree, it is best if you follow the rules to a good grade.

Measure twice cut once. Well, passing the architectural review is a little bit like that too. If you are more thoughtful before you submit your proposal, you can help your chances of passing the architectural review process the first time.

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9 TIPS ON STARTING A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

March 7, 2018    Education

There are so many tasks that we do outside of our scope of work because we have a passion to create the best neighborhood for our homeowners, and that includes sharing as much information as possible. Sue Evans, a Sr. Community Manager at Crummack Huseby, helped organize a Neighborhood Watch

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CREATING A PLAN FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

January 15, 2018    MARGO CRUMMACK, CCAM, PCAM CO-FOUNDER, CO-PRINCIPAL, CEO    Education, Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle

I grew up taking road trips with my family every Summer.  We would all load into our Ford LTD station wagon with the trailer hitched up and then headed off! I’d often ask where we were going and to my delight, my Dad would pull out a map and walk me through where we were going, how long it was going to take to get to each of the locations and what we would do when we were there.  Wow, what a plan.  I knew it took him weeks to do it.

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SAFETY TIPS: WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE, OR EVEN ONCE

October 30, 2017    Education, Homeowner Tips, Safety

Did you know the Empire State Building is struck by lightning an average of 25 times per year? We don’t get as much lightning as the East Coast, but Crummack Huseby cares about your safety throughout the year. Please take a moment to read our lightning tips and facts, and share with your neighbors and co-workers too.

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DON’T BRUSH IT OFF. WHY IT PAYS OFF TO REPAINT.

September 28, 2017    Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle

Our friends at ADVANCED PAINTING & WOOD REPAIR have been painting beautiful interiors and exteriors for homeowners and developers in Southern California for over 40 years. As our preferred painters and experts in their industry, we asked for their best tips.

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SAFETY NEVER TAKES A HOLIDAY

June 15, 2017    Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle, Safety

Before you fire up the grill or dip your toe in the community pool, it might be good to double check the HOA rules for safety reasons.

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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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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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Four Fire Prevention Tips For Your Home

September 21, 2016    Homeowner Tips, Safety

Throughout the year, Crummack Huseby community managers make the best recommendation to keep your community safe. There are some easy ways you can keep your home safe as well. It only takes seconds for a fire to spread to an entire room. It is extremely important to be prepared if one should happen in your home or apartment. 

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