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No fluff. Practical guides for volunteer board members choosing software, managing reserve funds, and meeting state compliance requirements.

43 articles across 2 categories

Software Roundups

15

Ranked lists of HOA management software, tested, compared, and reviewed for self-managed boards.

How-To Guides

28

Practical guides for choosing HOA software, managing reserves, and staying compliant.

Featured Guides

HOA Reserve Study Guide

What a reserve study contains, which states require one, and how to read your funding report.

HOA Fund Accounting Guide

Fund accounting basics for volunteer treasurers: operating vs. reserve, why QuickBooks falls short.

Fannie Mae Reserve Requirements

Two 2026–2027 deadlines every condo association must track to stay warrantable.

Non-Warrantable Condo Guide

What makes a condo non-warrantable, how it affects unit sales, and how to regain status.

HOA Special Assessment Guide

When boards can levy special assessments, notice requirements, and how to avoid them.

HOA Board Liability Guide

Personal liability exposure for board members and the compliance steps that reduce it.

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Frequently asked

Common questions before you try it

What resources help HOA boards understand reserve fund requirements?
The guides section covers reserve fund basics, how to read a reserve study, and the state-specific rules that determine your board's legal obligations. These are decision guides for volunteer treasurers, not accounting textbooks.
How much time does it take to set up HOA governance software?
A self-managed board should be able to configure governance software in an afternoon, importing the community roster, uploading governing documents, and setting up the meeting workflow. If a platform requires a dedicated onboarding session, that's a signal it's built for property managers, not volunteers.
Where can I find guides on running effective HOA board meetings?
The guides section covers running compliant board meetings, proper notice requirements, quorum rules, voting procedures, and how to produce minutes that hold up if a homeowner challenges a decision. Content is organized by the stage of your meeting cycle, not by platform.