NEWS + INSIGHTS FROM PMC

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...

NC Community Association Legislative Update – June 21, 2022

By System Friday, July 1, 2022

Due to other more pressing issues, several important bills impacting community associations were not addressed by the General Assembly in 2021. Those proposals have seen quick action this week, been adopted, and sent to the Governor for signature.Senate Bill 278’s(“SB...

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...

What is Quorum and Why is it Important

By Priestley Management Company Friday, May 6, 2022

One of the first things that is done before every meeting begins is for the community association to assure that a Quorum has been established. A quorum is defined as the minimum number of owners who must be at a meeting before business can be transacted. Often, quorum is t...

What is a Special Meeting?

By Priestley Management Company Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Special meetings are unscheduled meetings called from time to time by the Board for a specific purpose. Special meetings usually address issues that need immediate attention or that need more time and discussion than can be handled in routine board or annual meetings.There are a ...

How our Software sets your Association up for success

By Priestley Management Company Monday, May 2, 2022

Since Priestley Management Open its door in 1990, we have been a leader of the Community Association Management industry. Our Software, Cinc systems, plays an integral role in allowing Priestley Management to remain a leader in the industry. David Priestley, CEO/President of Prie...

Why Hire a HOA Management Company?

By Priestley Management Company Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Board of directors have to wear a bunch of different "hats" on any given day and chances are your Board of Directors could use a little help when it comes to the day to day task of running an Association. Below are some of the reasons your Association should part...

Voting Cards at Conventions & Annual Meetings

By System Monday, April 25, 2022

Although COVID-19 is (hopefully) waning, there are still concerns about immediately going back to the way things used to be done at annual meetings. For instance, the most common method pre-pandemic of voting during large meetings was by voice. On any matter to be decided, the pr...

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 ...