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Practical reading on reserve studies, budgets, special assessments, and the realities of running a well-managed Connecticut community. Free, no email gate.
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Written for volunteer board members and managers across Connecticut. Every guide closes with practical next steps, not a sales pitch.
HOA budget planning: a Connecticut board's budget season playbook
A board that starts its budget in November is not building a budget. This is the HOA budget planning calendar for Connecticut condominium and HOA boards: what to assemble in August, what has to be priced before the draft is real, and how ratification works under CGS 47-261e.
The role of a community association manager: from administrator to advisor
The community association manager's role has shifted from doing everything to advising boards and coordinating specialists. Here's what a modern manager actually does — and where the real value lies.
HOA reserve study: purpose, process, and long-term planning
An HOA reserve study connects the physical condition of your community's assets to a long-term funding plan — and only works if it stays live.
HOA special assessment: rules, limits, and what boards should know
An HOA special assessment is one of the biggest financial decisions a board can face — and one of the most preventable. Learn the rules, limits, insurance options, and reserve planning strategies that help Connecticut boards avoid them.
HOA budget best practices: planning, accuracy, and financial stability
Budget shortfalls don't announce themselves at convenient times. HOA budget best practices — grounded in real data, reserve studies, and honest financial planning — help boards avoid special assessments and build long-term stability.
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