Interest rates can affect how community associations manage operating and reserve funds. When rates shift, boards may want to review whether current account options still support the association’s financial needs, especially since rates and terms can vary by financial institution and product. Rate changes can influence more than potential earnings. They can also affect decisions...
Accurate and up-to-date records are essential for proper communication within homeowner’s associations. The start of the year offers an excellent check-in point for associations to take note of changes to ensure all vendor, resident, and board member records are up to date. By starting the year with organized and accurate information, the board can be...
We are living in unusual times. Schools are out, most stores closed, and many are working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. But in association after association, we are seeing that imposed separation is bringing people closer together. Random acts of neighborly kindness are plentiful in both communities managed by Sentry and across the...
Halloween season is upon us, which means spooky nights, pumpkin-flavored “everything”, costumes, and candy galore! Here are a few ways to keep our communities safe during this fun time of year. Tips for Preparing your Association for Halloween The National Safety Council’s (NSC) research reveals that on average, Halloween night reports over 3,000 pedestrian and...