An Accredited Association Management Company
An Accredited Association Management Company
An Accredited Association Management Company
An Accredited Association Management Company
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…
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.
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.
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?
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 20, 2018 Education, Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle
The rising senior population is called a “silver tsunami” as the population growth of seniors is on the rise. This demographic is more active than ever and communities are not only adding amenities to lure them in, but also creating stand alone neighborhoods for the 55+ active senior who desires a more posh lifestyle in their golden years. Take a look at what this growing demographic is looking for in their new home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
November 13, 2017 Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle
We know someone who watches all the Godfather movies because when the last scene is done, she knows enough time has passed and the turkey is done! While we don’t have our movies timed to a science, there are some other fun things you can do on Thanksgiving that don’t include cooking.
November 13, 2017 Homeowner Tips
We’ve gathered the best quick tips to winter-proof your home to help protect it from possible repairs in the future.
December and January are Southern California’s rainy season while also averaging high temperatures of 64 and average low temperatures of 47. While our East Coast friends may laugh at these winter temperatures, this doesn’t mean our homes aren’t affected by winter.
November 2, 2017 Education, Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle
Fall calls for boots, sweaters and planning Hallothanksmas, but… it’s also time to garden! Many homeowners shy away from planting anything in the “winter” months for fear of frost or other cold weather effects, but it may provide a bountiful bloom or harvest if timed properly.
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.
October 29, 2017 Homeowner Tips
While Halloween can be tons of fun (and the treats tasty!), it’s important to keep safety in mind. Here's our H-A-L-L-O-W-E-E-N Safety Tips to help keep your family, as well as others visiting your neighborhood, safe.
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.
July 7, 2017 Homeowner Tips, Lifestyle, Safety
IMPORTANT POOL SAFETY REMINDERS. Even if a child or adult knows how to swim, it is best to follow safety rules to prevent accidents. We gathered some of the best tips and some sound advice from @DecksidePool
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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