Eight Questions You Must Ask When Evaluating Your CAM Software Options
Making a decision about the software solution you use for your community association management company isn’t just about crunching numbers and pulling reports. Your software determines the workload of your management team, the customer service your homeowners receive, and the revenue opportunity your organization has to gain. That’s no business owner would take this decision […]
The State Of HOA Reserve Funding In 2023
New year, old problems? That seems to be the case, at least when it comes to one of the most relevant topics of the last two years: reserve funding and reserve studies. In the wake of the tragedy at Champlain Towers South came a crop of new legislation and regulations around residential building maintenance, and […]
Simplicity Matters: Why HOA Software Needs To Be More Intuitive Than Customizable
Remember the original installation wizards of early computing days? There were dozens of steps, and while most of the time you could get away with simply clicking “Next >” over and over again, many wizards required some level of real technical understanding. Those wizards got way more complicated before they got simpler, because customization was […]
How Boards Can Improve Their Communities Through Technology
In early 2022, CINC conducted a survey of community managers, management company executives, and board members throughout the country, with the goal of determining the State of the Community Association Management Industry. The feedback and responses indicated several common interests amongst community association trustee boards, including acquiring highly-specialized (but potentially unnecessary) technology. The community association management industry […]
New School Year = New Board: Preparing For Your Board Elections Now
For many parents, it’s the most wonderful time of the year (remember that commercial from the 90s?!) Kids are heading back to school and schedules are returning back to normal. While January is usually the epitome of the “new year, new you” model, back-to-school means back-to-work for many. Within a community, this is also the […]
Are You Thinking About HOA Security The Right Way?
In early 2022, CINC conducted a survey of community managers, management company executives, and board members throughout the country, with the goal of determining the State of the Community Association Management Industry. The feedback and responses indicated several common concerns for the future of the CAM industry, and highlighted a variety of interesting issues including the desire […]
How A Dedicated CAM Tool Is Essential In Community Association Management Software
When reviewing the right software solution for your community association management company, you may be wondering why choosing a solution specific to the CAM space is so important. It may seem alluring to purchase cost-effective off-the-shelf software, especially if you’re a smaller company. Or, some owners who manage rental properties may opt for one simple package […]
Why Your Technology Decisions Matter Most Right Now
The second quarter of the year is always the time for reflection, rejuvenation, and a thorough review of the goals you put into place when you first completed your business plans back in the fourth quarter. Regardless of how successful of a business owner you are, every entrepreneur misses the mark on at least one […]
A Little Bit Of Help Goes A Long Way: Talking About CINC’s Portfolio Management System
It’s that time of year when your team is gearing up for the growing season. Common areas need to look pristine and some of the best amenities within your community are about to open. While this is an exciting time for homeowners and board members alike, it can be quite stressful for community and property […]
Stacked In Your Favor: How To Make The Most Out Of Your Tech Stack In Community Association Management
In the SaaS world, the term ‘tech stack’ is thrown around on a regular basis. In community association management, it may seem like a bit of a foreign concept. Yet anyone who is working in community management is using one of the most important tech stacks across any industry. To put it simply, a tech stack is […]