Five Ways To Not Be So High Maintenance

July 28, 2016    Education

Tips for HOAs on creating and sustaining a Maintenance Program. Each association has their own customized needs so it’s not one-size-fits-all.  Everyone should create a maintenance manual to maximize the life of common areas and facilities in a cost-effective manner.

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Four Ways Our Community Managers Guarantee Build-Out Success

July 14, 2016    Margo Crummack    Education

We’ve always trained our Community Managers to understand it takes a village to create an incredible community. Crummack Huseby hires the best talent and then encourages them to constantly educate themselves on the changes to California policies and codes, to new learnings for Builders, and for any reason that could benefit a community.

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HOA Information Station: 5 Ways to Determine When a Rule Becomes a Rule

June 15, 2016    Margo Crummack CEO/Principal    Education

I’m often asked who creates the rules, and also what determines a rule. Each stands alone with it’s own standards but let’s break it down. 

The Board is granted the authority to write the rules. The Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) typically provide for this authority under the Association General Duties and Powers. But in order for their rules to be valid and enforceable, a rule must satisfy all of the following requirements as provided for in California Civil Code Section 4350.

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Lessons to Build On: Successfully Transition from Builder on the Board to Homeowner Governance

May 10, 2016    Margo Crummack CEO/Principal    Education

Without proper guidance and understanding, the transition from a developer-controlled board to homeowner governance can be tricky business. In order to understand the end result, we must truly start at the beginning

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Lessons to Build On: Building Expectations: Looking Ahead at Assessment Changes

March 23, 2016    Margo Crummack CEO/Principal    Education

I have department meetings, team meetings, meetings with clients, and I meet with anyone who is involved with our project. Builders should look at their future homeowners like team players instead of simply buyers.

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HOA Information Station: WHY DO HOAs HAND OUT FINES?

March 21, 2016    Margo Crummack CEO/Principal    Education

I get this question often and I always start my answer with the most important fact: fines are not a money-making opportunity for an HOA.  

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Lessons to Build On: Reserve Study: Financial Stability and Your Community

February 17, 2016    Margo Crummack CEO/Principal    Education

When some people think about reserve funds they sometimes think, “Why can’t we wait until something needs fixing, is broken, etc...” But reserve funds are an HOA’s version of a rainy-day account, even when the rain is not to blame. 

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Contributing Through Committees

February 9, 2016    Crummack Huseby News

Nominated for Committee of the Year! Twice! CLAC Committee Takes Home the Prize.

We’re proud to contribute to CAI-OC’s Education Committee and their CAI-OC’s Legislative Support Committee. Margo and Dana both volunteer their time along with their industry peers and this year each of their committees were recognized at the annual award gala as nominees!

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BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR EMPLOYEE GROWTH. RECEPTIONIST TO RISING STAR COMMUNITY MANAGER.

February 7, 2016    Crummack Huseby News, Employee Spotlight

We’re not just a company, we’re an incubator for talent. We take the best of the best at many levels in their career and provide the tools, training, and experience to nurture their rise to the top. Danielle Aimer is a perfect example of someone who created a path at Crummack Huseby to see her star rise through various accomplishments. On February 5th, 2016 we were excited to see the CAI-OC Excellence in Community Awards acknowledge Danielle for being a “Rising Star.”

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MANAGER MUSINGS: LIFECYCLE OF A WORK ORDER

August 2, 2012    Jennifer Norton, CCAM, CMCA    Manager Musings

From calling your Community Manager to determining who foots the vendor bill.

We all know that something might break or need immediate attention in your community. How do you know it’s HOA or Homeowner related? We break it down for you by showing all the steps that are taken to start and finish a work order.

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