Volunteers who serve your HOA board – or provide any other free service for the homeowners association – deserve thanks and gratitude for the invaluable role they play in the HOA. Trouble is, there’s often not an unlimited budget available to throw huge parties or special events. Fortunately, there are ways to thank volunteers that […]
Planned Development Services (PDS) is celebrating 25 years in HOA Management this month! We thought we would turn the mic to our Founder & President, Lori Rutledge….who is also our leader, coach, mentor, and friend. Let’s dive in and spend some time to learn more about her journey and how PDS has evolved. Let’s […]
Homeowners Association Rules and Impacts of COVID Do you live in a community that is under a Homeowner Association (HOA)? If so, you’re part of approximately 25% of the US population. Whatever the reason you ended up in a community with an HOA, you expect that they fulfill their fiduciary duties even in times of […]
Identifying, Scouting and Retaining HOA Board Members Having a strong Board for your Homeowners Association is essential. Developing that HOA Board, and the individual Board members, can feel like an insurmountable task at times, especially during times of hardship or conflict. Creating a culture within your Board that includes appreciation, expectations, and imagining what can […]
As temperatures in Arizona rise, and kids are out of school, you can be sure that your community association’s pool will soon become a hoppin’ destination during the dog days of summer (if it isn’t already). With the increase in swimming pool visits, and National Drowning Prevention Month coming up in May, there has never […]
Did you know physical fitness is an immunity booster? Regular physical activity is a great way to strengthen your immune system and help manage stress. Research shows that “fit individuals” — defined as those who partake in regular physical activity — have a lower incidence of infection compared to inactive and sedentary individuals. What’s more, […]
All communities are an ecosystem of sorts, and Arizona Community Associations are no different. Without a strong foundation, we cannot build towards a strong future, just as we cannot build a beautiful garden without rich earth. PDS recommends working with your Arizona HOA Board to consider all of the people and expertise who work together […]
As an HOA Board member, it’s important to tap existing resources that make your housing association strong. The first place to look is your human resources… How many people contribute to making your HOA a success? There are the obvious folks: Board members, your Arizona HOA Management company, and leaders… but consider who you may […]
Communication is key to strong teams, and learning how to communicate effectively with your team members will be an asset to your HOA community. HOA Board leaders that invest time in relationship building and understanding the different types of people and personalities on your team are likely to benefit the Board and your community. The […]
Did you know that almost 50% of Americans don’t know the names of their neighbors? (Reference: CAI – July 2017 Newsletter) As an HOA management company, it’s our responsibility to support and encourage communication within the community association. We have always encouraged getting to know your neighbors. But like the rest of us, when we go home […]
