August has come and gone which means that most of our Associations are fast approaching “budget season.”
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Landscaping: 7 Tips to get Prepared for Spring.
Spring is officially here! The communities across the state that Priestley Management Company manages are in full spring preparation mode.
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Frozen Pipe Precautions
“Old Man Winter” has arrived and he doesn’t appear to be taking a vacation anytime soon. When temperatures are consistently below freezing, the risk of frozen pipes increases significantly.
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Annual Meeting Sucess
When September rolls around at the offices of Priestley Management Company, the managers and staff at are hard at work for the upcoming annual meeting season.
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New Employee Announcement
As of September 30th, 2017, our accounts receivable manager, Nancy Pickler, is leaving Priestley Management Company. We wish her the best in all of her future endeavors.
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Safety Tips for the upcoming Solar Eclipse
The moon will cross in front of the sun on this coming Monday, August 21, just after 1:00 p.m. ET. During this solar eclipse, in some areas skies will darken and stars will twinkle.
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Mold Management
It’s a problem man has battled since the dawn of time—controlling mold. It lurks in the corners and can cause major damage and nasty health issues. As long as moisture and oxygen are present, mold can grow indoors or out on virtually any organic substance, including wood, paper, carpet, insulation and food. When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth will often occur, especially if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed.
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By Any Other Name
“Community association” is a generic term that encompasses many names used around the world to describe common-interest housing.
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Why Your HOA Needs Professional Management
There’s a lot more to managing a community association successfully than you may realize. It’s much more than property management; it’s also about governance—enforcing rules, conducting elections and more. Your home and your ownership interest in the common elements represent a huge asset—possibly your largest asset.
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A Quorum Explained.
A quorum is the smallest number of homeowners who must be at a meeting before business can be conducted. State law tells us what that minimum number is for your association. It’s relatively low, but most associations still have a tough time getting to it. It’s a common problem in many associations.
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