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CONFLICT OF INTEREST – BOARD MEMBER ETHICS – Article by Beth Grimm, P.L.C.

Posted by AmberPM on August 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment

A colleague of mine recently delivered an email newsletter that cited a case in Nevada discussing conflict of interest. A Nevada city council member was “censured” for voting in favor of a casino development for whom a long-time personal friend and campaign manager was a consultant. The council member did not recuse himself from voting … Continue reading →

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Posted by AmberPM on May 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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How Foreclosures Work – Article’s by Charles W. Bryant & Foreclosurequestionsguru.com

Posted by AmberPM on April 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment

You made smart decisions on the path to realizing your dream of homeownership. You prioritized your spending and saved enough money for a small down payment. Your mortgage broker was creative, accommodating and worked out a loan that fit your budget. You signed the closing papers, got the keys, moved in and settled into what … Continue reading →

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Short Sales Explained – Article by StockMarketsReview.com

Posted by AmberPM on April 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Definition: Simply put, a Short Sale occurs when a homes market value is less then the outstanding mortgage debt plus sales costs (sometimes called an upside down Mortgage. The mortgage bank(s) must agree to write-off a portion of the outstanding loan debt resulting in a short payoff. Short Sale Example: For example, if a home … Continue reading →

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- CAI-CLAC 2018 Legislative Day at the Capitol Recap May 5, 2018
  By Martha Fogg, recipient of the 2018 Duncan McPherson Scholarship Award I attended the CAI/CLAC Legislative Day in Sacramento over the weekend. The experience, education and information was invaluable. Sessions began on Sunday through part of Monday. There are more than 33,000 CAI members and over 60 chapters worldwide. CAI tracks Federal and State legislat […]
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- How Do We Get Our Boards to Participate in Buck-A-Door? July 10, 2017
  If you’re like me, when it comes to budget planning time there is usually one main direction from the Board, “Do not raise assessments but if you have to, keep it as minimal as possible.” Also, like me, you know this is almost an impossible task when dealing with inflation, rising utilities rates, minimum wage […]
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- Creating Committees March 23, 2022
  Does your board table decisions because you can’t get through all of the discussion? Is there a big project that your association needs to complete, but the minutia of it is overwhelming the board? Don’t let the added work hold you back. Recruit volunteers from the membership to assist the board through the creation of […]
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- Your Association Received a Preliminary Lien Notice. Now What? February 22, 2022
  Under California law, most licensed contractors or suppliers that provide labor, services, equipment, or materials on projects involving the common area of a community association are entitled to record a mechanic’s lien or issue a stop payment notice if they are not paid for their work or materials. Associations involved in such projects often receive […] […]
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- Water Damage Prevention
  Water damage claims can be very expensive to deal with, cause untold frustrations and have the potential for a living nightmare within your HOA complex. While you cannot prevent every possible situation where water can cause damage; here's a list of simple steps every association can take to reduce/eliminate many causes of water damage issues.Washing ma […]
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- General Liability Coverage-How Much is Enough?
  All master association policies should have general liability coverage to protect the association from situations where is may have liability to injuries or property damage: a guest sustains an injury falling on a slippery driveway; someone is injured on the playground equipment; someone drowns in the pool; the possibilities are endless.Most standard policie […]
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST – BOARD MEMBER ETHICS – Article by Beth Grimm, P.L.C.

Calling All Southern California HOA Residence – Amber has a contest for YOU!!!!

How Foreclosures Work – Article’s by Charles W. Bryant & Foreclosurequestionsguru.com

Short Sales Explained – Article by StockMarketsReview.com

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