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How to Get More Homeowners to Attend Your Houston HOA Meetings

HOA meetings are a key part of community governance and local decision-making. While one goal of an HOA is to keep house prices high, it also focuses on community improvement. After all, boosting the local real estate market is about making your neighborhood desirable.Unfortunate...

5 Factors That Affect HOA Home Value

Did you know that over 5.5 million Americans in Texas are part of a homeowners association? HOAs provide numerous benefits to any community, and many homeowners find them well worth the cost.Have you ever wondered how joining a homeowners association can impact HOA home value? He...

Navigating the Process of HOA Evictions in Houston: A Step-by-Step Guide

A problem in your HOA community is like a single instrument out of tune in the orchestra. It disrupts the harmony and needs to be resolved. In the worst-case scenario, you may need to consider an HOA eviction.However, don't mistake these for a normal eviction process. Things ...

HOA Pet Policies: The Importance of Accommodating Support Animals

Pet policies are often a hot topic when it comes to HOAs. Many HOAs don't allow pets in the community to keep the area in picture-perfect condition.Support animals are a different issue entirely. They don't fall under the same category as regular pets and require special ...

How to Get More Lease Renewals from Your Best Tenants in Houston, TX

About two-thirds of renters are interested in renewing their leases. Failing to secure a renewal could leave units vacant for 32 days. You'll lose over a month's worth of rental income!Instead of watching your best tenants move out, learn how to encourage lease renewals i...

Understanding HOA Fees: What Do They Cover and How Are They Calculated?

If you live in a Houston, TX HOA community, you know that paying fees is just part of life. According to recent data, over 75 million Americans live in HOA communities.When it comes to HOA fees, what exactly do they cover, and how are they calculated?We're here to help you fi...

How a Houston Association Management Company Helps the Community

There are over 20,000 HOAs in Texas alone, housing millions of homeowners.If you're looking at your HOA and wondering why it's not operating at an optimal level, it might be time for HOA management. Houston association management can come in to support your HOA board and ...

Rental Valuation: Determining Property Value and ROI

You can make a good income from rental properties, but you want to make sure you're maximizing that income at all times.Rental valuation is a practice that will allow you to find the most suitable amount to charge for rent. If you charge too much, people won't be interest...

How to Streamline Tenant Placement in Houston for Landlords

If you're a Houston-area property owner, you know how important it is to get quality tenants in your units.Texas saw 37,000 evictions in just the first 3 months of 2022. These unprecedented numbers are due in part to the residual effects of the pandemic, but also due to poor ...

The Importance of Lease Enforcement for Landlords in Houston, TX

Tenant disputes are the main cause of landlord stress.Texas has seen its fair share of evictions over the last few years - 270,000 in 2022 alone. As a landlord, you never want to evict a tenant, but sometimes you have little choice in the matter. Protecting yourself and your prop...