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Are management companies a good idea for small HOAs?

There are many facets involved with managing a homeowners association - finances, collections, insurance, maintenance, rule enforcement, record keeping, and the list goes on. For larger associations, this usually means enlisting the help of a management firm or a property manager to take care of these tasks. Many associations do not need a full service management company, or perhaps don't have the budget to afford one. These could be smaller condominium developments or single family HOA subdivisions with limited maintenance requirements. There are few options for smaller associations: Remote HOA Management for Small HOAs Numerus provides remote HOA management  remote HOA management that is designed with smaller associations in mind. Numerus provides a majority of the services of a local HOA management company at a fraction of the cost. In summary, Numerus handles all of the "paper work" and administrative duties of the association: Collection of HOA dues with multiple pa...

What is a balance sheet?

  What is a balance sheet and why is important for my HOA to provide one? A balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of what an organization owns, and also what it owes to other entities. Where an income statement shows a summary of financial activity over time, a balance sheet is a snapshot at a particular point in time. It is one of the most important documents for managers and board members of a Homeowners Association (HOA) to understand because it provides a snapshot of the association’s financial health. What is a Balance Sheet? A balance sheet is divided into two parts that, based on the following equation, must equal each other or balance each other out: Assets = Liabilities + Equity Assets : These are what the HOA owns—such as bank accounts, investments, buildings, and equipment. Liabilities : These are what the HOA owes to others—like loans, unpaid bills, etc. Equity : Also known as net assets, equity represents the owne...