Home sales continue to be strong in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic with roughly 27% of Americans now living in a community with a homeowners association (HOA) or planned community. According to the Foundation for Community Association Research, the overwhelming majority (89%) of homeowner and condominium association residents rate their overall experience living in a community association as very[...]
A notable housing trend resulting from strong home sales in 2020 and 2021, is a preference by American homebuyers for community associations, also known as condominium and homeowners associations (HOA). According to the Foundation for Community Association Research, the number of new condominium and HOAs nationwide is expected to increase by 4,500 this year, and Beacon Management Services sees this[...]
Exec brings extensive management and financial experience to community association management firm Beacon Management Services is pleased to announce Scott Manspeaker as its new Chief Financial Officer. With extensive experience in multifamily real estate management, development and acquisition, Manspeaker is uniquely qualified to provide financial oversight for all corporate and client accounting, consultation and planning. Manspeaker’s responsibilities also include financial analysis,[...]
A key aspect of new home communities is the management of day-to-day operations – but how should that responsibility be handled most efficiently? Community Management Associates (CMA) Division Manager Cathy Green joins co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick on this All About Real Estate segment of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to discuss the property management services available from CMA. Named[...]
Deciding whether or not to buy a new home in a community with an established Home Owners Association is a big decision for new homebuyers. Having an HOA with supportive committees is a valuable asset. By teaming up, they are able to assist the residents in maintaining and growing their financial investment by ensuring quality control. Here at Heron Bay Golf[...]