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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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
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.