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Our learning center provides free access to white papers, industry news, community and lifestyle articles compiled especially for homeowner and community associations.
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Condo Unit Owners Can Benefit from Green Energy Initiatives
A series of bills were created in 2024 largely aimed at providing modest financial relief to condominium communities and owners. Included is a way for condo owners to save some gre [...]
Understanding and Preparing an HOA Budget
If you are in a position where you are creating an HOA budget for the first time, as part of committee or board member role, or just want to learn more about the process, this arti [...]
How Condo Associations Work and the Rules that Apply
Living in Hawaii is a lot like living in other states, with people working, shopping, socializing, and paying association fees. Of course, there’s the added benefit of beautiful be [...]
Get to Know the Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority
The Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority serves as Hawaiʻi’s Green Bank. Green banks are entities that address market gaps to speed up the transition to clean energy and combat cl [...]
Managing Your Emotions is Key to Resolving Board Issues
As a volunteer for a homeowners' association (HOA), you may often encounter challenges that feel outside your area of expertise. These situations can sometimes stir up strong emoti [...]
Report Urges Action to Prevent Future Wildfire Disasters
A recent report from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) offers recommendations on how to rebuild and protect against future wildfires. The report, which [...]
Real Estate Branch Services Offered to Condo Communities
Support and confliction resolution services can help condominium associations and members solve disputes quickly and affordably to improve the relationship between management and m [...]
Hawaii’s Challenging Condo Insurance Situation
It’s been a rough year for Hawaii’s Condominium Associations, with many seeing their master insurance policy costs soar by 300% or more in just one year. Some buildings even faced [...]
2024 Hawaii Legislative Recap
A series of bills that lawmakers say will benefit condominium owners, associations, and residents in Hawaii were signed into law in May. Governor Josh Green and state legislators s [...]
9 Common Legal Issues HOAs Face and How to Handle Them
Homeowners' associations (HOAs), like any organization, can face legal challenges. These often come from the community members themselves. It’s crucial for HOAs to understand the t [...]