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What Tools Are in Your Homeowner’s Association Tool Bag: Financial Edition
Running a homeowners association (HOA) isn’t just about rules and assessments—it’s about building a community that feels supported,...
Mikaela Carnes
Jun 164 min read
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Getting unstuck: Support that moves Associations forward
Every association—professionally managed, self-managed, or somewhere in between—eventually needs extra hands. That could mean tackling...
Mikaela Carnes
Jun 53 min read
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Best Practices for Supporting Association Management Effectively
Supporting your Association isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential to making them more effective, sustainable, and ready to serve their...
Mikaela Carnes
May 313 min read
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Key Considerations for Homeowner Associations in the Pacific Northwest
Homeowner associations (HOAs) are crucial in managing residential communities across the United States. The Pacific Northwest offers a...
Mikaela Carnes
May 244 min read
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Understanding Your Homeowners Association: The Role of Effective Management and Communication
Running an HOA like a business isn’t just about governance—it’s about safeguarding the success and longevity of the entire community.
Mikaela Carnes
Mar 134 min read
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Misunderstandings & Truths: Association Manager Job Expectations Explained
At some point in my career, I had the opportunity to work with an executive coach. This experience was incredibly valuable, and I learned...
Mikaela Carnes
Feb 115 min read
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Owner Association Management in 2025 and Beyond: What Owners Need to Know in a Shifting Landscape
Over the past five years, we've navigated the global pandemic and witnessed the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers in South Florida. In
Mikaela Carnes
Jan 244 min read
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Bad Reputation: The Board of Directors
What is the Board of Directors for an Owner’s Association? When you hear "Board of Directors," what comes to mind? For some, it’s a...
Mikaela Carnes
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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Association Nomenclature
Nomenclature can be isolating, and in an Association, everyone must start with the same baseline.
Mikaela Carnes
Nov 11, 20244 min read
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Why associations need building bloc nw!
Adding Building Bloc NW to your toolkit provides the experience and perspective of a seasoned Manager without the need for daily involvement
Mikaela Carnes
Oct 28, 20243 min read
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