Property Management Blog

Attic Insulation: Energy Efficiency, Code Standards, and Who’s Responsible?

Attic Insulation: Energy Efficiency, Code Standards, and Who’s Responsible?Attic insulation plays a critical role in a home’s comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term condition. Yet it’s often overlooked until problems arise. For condominium associations (Townh...

Heating Issues in Winter

Heating Issues in WinterWhen to Call HOA Management vs. Emergency ServicesChicago winters can bring colder temperatures, and with them, an increase in heating-related concerns within HOA or condominium communities. While some issues require immediate emergency response, many othe...

Addressing Aggressive Board Member Behavior

Addressing Aggressive Board Member BehaviorA Path Toward Productive HOA GovernanceRecently we had a situation where we took over management of a HOA Association which had a Board that was split for a long time, personalities developed, and both sides were locking horns. So we wan...

Attic Insulation - Why it Matters

Why Attic Insulation Matters for HOAs and Rental PropertiesAttic insulation is one of the most overlooked building components in both community associations and rental properties. It is rarely visible, rarely discussed, and often ignored until a problem becomes expensive and unav...

Submitting A Violation With Photo and EXIF Data

The resale value of your home is affected by its surroundings. Imagine a prospective buyer and realtor driving through your Association for the first time, to look at a home offered for sale. What will they see? What will they think? Is the Community clean and organized? Are the ...

Download the Homeowner Portal Mobile APP

PMI Service Group Has A Mobile APP for HomeownersWe don't always have a computer with us but most people have a phone. To increase communication, transparency, access and convenience, PMI Service Group has a mobile APP for all homeowners in our Associations.Simply go to the A...

Submit Work Order Request

HOA Association How ToSubmit A Work OrderIf you would like to request attention to something wrong with the property, please view this short three minute How-To video for Association Community Members on how to submit a work order and add comments, images, etc. to that request.Wo...

Register Multiple Properties

If you are a homeowner, and you own multiple properties in the same Association managed by PMI Service Group, here's how to register all your properties under one account number. This short video will show you how to register for one of the addresses, then add additional prop...

HOA - Board of Directors - Approving Invoices

HOA Board Member How ToView and Approve InvoicesCertain invoices, invoice amounts over a threshold, or even invoice types (roofing, concrete) that are not typical monthly or yearly recurring types can be set for board approval. This keeps us honest and you, as a board member, inf...

HOA Homeowner How To - View and Edit Workorders

HOA Homeowner How ToView and Edit WorkordersEnabling our HOA communities to submit, edit and correspond with our management company is simple. Below you will find a video showing how an owner in an Association can quickly and easily access information about their account and comm...