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The Hidden Costs of Heat: How August Weather Can Impact Your HOA's Budget

The Hidden Costs of HeatHow August Weather Can Impact Your HOA's BudgetWhen most people think about August, they picture sunshine, vacations, and one last chance to enjoy summer before school begins. For community associations, however, August is an important month to prepare...

HOA Solar Panels - Love it or Hate it?

HOA and Solar PanelsLove 'em or Hate 'emRecently we were asked by a Board member at an Association we manage in Aurora, illinois about, "what the HOA can do about those ugly solar panels."Like most things about Association governance, solar panels add a layer of...

Aurora Illinois Continues To Be One of Chicagoland's Most Attractive Places

Why Aurora, Illinois Continues to Be One of Chicagoland's Most Attractive Places to Live, Invest, and Build CommunityWe recently wrote a report on Homer Glen, Illinois which is a fast growing area to the Southwest of the City of Chicago. Another great area to look at is Auror...

How Can Owners Submit for Architectural Approval

How To Submit Architectural Requests Please watch the short video above.STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONSSTEP 1: Login to the Owner Portal ( https://pmisg.cincwebaxis.com )STEP 2: Click the Account Info Menu.STEP 3: Click on New ACC Request.Enter any and all missing information.Check the a...

Can't We All Get Along? Managing Tempers

Can't We All Get Along?Managing TempersHuman beings are emotional. It doesn't matter if you're in Aurora, Naperville, Elgin or Downers Grove Illinois, as property managers, we work with many people and sometimes their interests don't align. This can lead to patien...

Best Practices for an Association Architectural Review Committee

Association Architectural CommitteeBest PracticesSummertime is Work Order time! Time to do the work only summer hours allow here in Illinois and also to prep for the coming winter that inevitably comes too soon. Naturally, the HOA Board is likely looking for help from other Commu...

The New Rules of Renter Engagement in Naperville

The pace of renting has changed dramatically in recent years. Through family-focused rental strategies, many property owners are already noticing that prospective tenants expect quicker responses, easier access to information, and a smoother leasing experience than ever befo...

Investment and Living in Homer Glen, Illinois

Homer Glen, IllinoisSpacious Living with Long-Term Investment AppealLocated about 30 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, Homer Glen is known for its spacious residential neighborhoods, excellent schools, and commitment to preserving open space. The village's "Community ...

Updating Your Illinois HOA Rules and Regulations

Is It Time To Update Your Illinois HOA's Rules and Regulations?Why Updating Your Illinois HOA Rules and Regulations Is Essential for Older CommunitiesIf your Illinois homeowners association has not updated its Rules and Regulations in the last ten years, it may be time for a ...

How Compliant Is Your Lease?

A Question To Self-Managed LandlordsHow Compliant Is Your Lease?You likely know, we manage HOA Associations in Illinois as well as residential rental homes, townhomes, condos, etc. throughout greater Chicagoland. On the residential side, our Residential Lead, Keith Jablonowski, p...