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The Benefits of Living in an HOA

5/26/2019

Whether you love HOA’s or not, there is no denying their benefits! Wouldn’t it be ideal if there was an entity in place to insure that your property values were being looked after? Great news! That is the purpose of an HOA. An HOA will hire a management company, such as Diversified Association Management, to insure that all residents are following the covenants set forth for your community. If you live in a townhome or condominium, your dues pay for the exterior maintenance to not only your home, but to all of the common areas in your community. If you live in a single family home HOA, your dues pay to maintain the common areas as well. When a home, townhome or condominium is not maintained, it has a negative effect on the neighboring homes.

The benefits of living in an HOA are countless. Your property value is the highest priority. Maintenance of the common areas is provided by a contractor, but the cost is shared by all homeowners. Some HOA’s have amenities that include a clubhouse, fitness center, courts, pools, BBQ pits, and much more. Of course, the HOA dues would be higher when living in a community with amenities. The HOA will also act as a mediator if difficult situations arise between neighbors. Most importantly, HOA’s help build a sense of Community. The goal is to create a friendly and healthy living environment.

Covenanted communities exist for one primary reason: to preserve the value of our homes and appearance and attractiveness of our community. The golden rule to remember: Don’t do or fail to do anything to your home that would diminish its value or that of neighboring homes.

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Shayne Hall CMCA® - Principal/Senior Community Manager

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Wildfire Mitigation – Reduce your Risk of a Wildfire

5/3/2019

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More than half of Colorado's population lives in areas at risk for wildfires! Whether you live in a single-family, condo or townhome community proper fire mitigation is essential for protecting your home.

The Wildfire Mitigation Division of the Colorado Springs Fire Department is a good resource for tips on reducing wildfire risk in your HOA. Here are 10 Tips they offer:

Create a defensible space around your home, condo or townhouse. Colorado Springs Fire Department recommends thinning out 30 feet or to your properly line, whichever comes first.
Keep rain gutters clear of leaves and pine needles.
Do not store combustibles on or under decks, including fire wood.
Rake up pine needles and leaves within 30 feet of any structure.
Select plant species with fire resistant characteristics.
Keep grasses mowed to a maximum height of 4 inches.
Incorporate landscape designs to break up fuel continuity (i.e. paths, rock walls, gravel mulch, etc.)
Keep address clearly marked and visible from both directions of traffic.
Prune lower branches; removing ladder fuels will help keep the fire from getting into the crowns of trees. Remove dead or diseased trees and brush.
When making home improvements or repairs, consider wildfire safety. Install Class-A roofing and fire-resistant siding and decking.

There are many other resources to help reduce your HOA's wildfire risk. For more information, contact your Community Manager at Diversified Association Management.

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Tabitha Barile CMCA® - Community Manager

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