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 […]
22 Ways To Use The HOAst E-Voting Platform In 2022
“This is going to be my year!” is the rallying cry for many at the start of January. But after everything we’ve been through in the past couple years, we’re likely going to cautiously tiptoe into 2022 and hope for the best. And while we can’t do much to impact grocery prices and COVID variants, […]
5 Ways Software Can Reduce Burnout
It feels like whenever we’re about to see precedented times, something brings us back to the unprecedented. From a new COVID variant to yet another natural disaster, there’s plenty of reason to have extra anxiety this season – and that anxiety leads to rising homeowner and board member tensions that are sure to affect those […]