NEWS + INSIGHTS FROM PMC

5 Tips To Navigating Inflation In Your Community Association

By Kyle Priestley Thursday, March 23, 2023

March 24, 2023If you stay in touch with the United States economy and news, odds are you have heard the term “inflation.” From an economic perspective, inflation can be defined as a general increase in prices and a fall in the purchasing power of money. Whether you re...

4 tips for your HOA to achieve a harmonious holiday season!

By Kyle Priestley Wednesday, November 23, 2022

The arrival of Thanksgiving marks the (un)official start of the holiday season throughout the United States. It is a time that brings decorating of communities, gatherings with loved ones, and reflection on the past year. As the holidays arrive, there are things your Association ...

What are The Governing Documents?

By Kyle Priestley Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Whether you are board member in a community association or simply a homeowner residing in one, it is important to be aware of the governing documents that regulate the community. The governing documents provide the association and board of directors with structure that guides the...

Conducting Effective HOA Board Meetings

By Kyle Priestley Friday, October 7, 2022

Board meetings play a crucial role in running of a community association as this is the time that the decision makers (“The Board”) get together and discuss needed business within a community. If not ran effectively, board meetings can have an adverse effect on how th...

Tips for Community Association Budgeting Continued

By Kyle Priestley Monday, July 25, 2022

On July 1, 202 we wrote a blog on 5 Tips for Budgeting. We felt that since “budget season” has arrived, it would be beneficial to take a deep dive and further evaluate what budgeting is and what it takes to generate a successful budget within a community associat...

5 Tips for Budgeting

By Kyle Priestley Friday, July 1, 2022

July has come which means that most of our Associations are fast approaching “budget season.” Below are some of the tips that can assist Associations when completing their budgets:Contracts-Review your contacts that you currently have in place. It is always good...

5 Tips to Prepare Your Association For Hurricane Season

By Kyle Priestley Tuesday, May 31, 2022

As June 1 approached each year, our Community Association Managers automatically enter a “heightened state of awareness” in anticipation of Hurricane Season. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 and your Association should be prepared far before the s...

Three Takeways from the 2022 CAI Annual Conference

By Kyle Priestley Saturday, May 7, 2022

The Community Associations Institute Annual Conference occurred on May 4 through May 7 in beautiful Orlando, Florida and several of our Priestley Management team members were in attendance. Attending the conference allows Priestley Management Company to learn about topics that im...

Spring has Sprung

By Kyle Priestley Sunday, April 24, 2022

Spring has arrived in the Carolinas which usually means homeowners are starting to "spruce up" their property. A well maintained yard can go a long way in preserving property values within a community Association. Below are some spring landscaping tips to beautify your ...

What Are Governing Documents

By Kyle Priestley Friday, April 22, 2022

When living in a Community Association, odds are at some point you will need to reference the Associations governing documents. For many, this begs the question “What Are Governing Documents?”The Associations governing documents provide for legal structure and operati...