Month: September 2013

Month: September 2013

Archived Article – Landscaping Update – News from a conversation with US Lawns
September 29, 2013 News Rob

PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS AN ARCHIVED ARTICLE AND MAY NOT REPRESENT CURRENT INFORMATION. Several of our neighbors have noticed the, “less than amazing” look of the landscaping in the common areas of the neighborhood.     Recently several of the board members met with representatives of US Lawns, the current landscaping company used by

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Mow your grass or we foreclose!
September 17, 2013 CCRs Rob

As I write this the board of directors have been in charge now for just shy of two months. In that two months we have been working to setup committees, establish policies, create a website, etc. One of the committees we created, The Architectural Review Committee, is beginning to get more active within our neighborhood.

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Archived Article – Action… Not reaction
September 10, 2013 News Rob

PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS AN ARCHIVED ARTICLE AND MAY NOT REPRESENT CURRENT INFORMATION.   By my estimates (and please understand I am working from a combination of “vacation head”, charts, and my memory) 7-8% of owners in our HOA are at least one payment behind in their HOA dues. That’s a little high folks.

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Archived Article – E-Statements for your HOA dues
September 10, 2013 News Rob

PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS AN ARCHIVED ARTICLE AND MAY NOT REPRESENT CURRENT INFORMATION. SouthData, the contractor used by Hawthorne to send the billing statements to homeowners is now offering each owner the ability to receive future bills via email. Shown here is an example statement with the new offer. If interested, the owner must

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Board Members, Members, HOA President, HOA Officers… who is in charge around here?
September 7, 2013 FAQ Rob

When I introduce myself to a new neighbor and decide to represent the Almond Glen Owners Association, Inc… I often mention I am a member of the board of directors. Sometimes I even add that I am the president of the HOA. I am of course aware that people attach importance to titles and even

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Foreclosure. What can my HOA do about the empty house next door?
September 7, 2013 FAQ Rob

Foreclosures are still a real problem across the country. Many families are still struggling regardless of any “improvements” in the national economy. Foreclosures are almost common these days and are actually a part of the market for people looking to buy a home. Foreclosures can hurt us all when they go into short sale and

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How do I get HOA approval for my shed, fence, or deck?
September 6, 2013 CCRs Rob

There has been some confusion lately surrounding the process for getting an architectural request approved. In this article I will try to clear up the process and help get you a roadmap to “ARC approval”. First lets examine some reasons you might need to submit an ARC request. If you plan to make an architectural

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Archived Article – Do We Live In A Free Country Or What!
September 3, 2013 News Rob

PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS AN ARCHIVED ARTICLE AND MAY NOT REPRESENT CURRENT INFORMATION. Note from our HOA President,  Rob Smith – Here’s a revised version of your article with enhanced clarity and readability: Standing on a neighbor’s porch, I introduced myself as a member of the HOA Board of Directors. I get it—you worked

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House Sitting and Pet Sitting
September 3, 2013 Community Services Rob

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