Property Management Blog

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...

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 ...

Preventive Maintenance for Rental Properties

Preventive Maintenance for Rental PropertiesProtect Your Investment and Reduce Costly RepairsOwning a residential rental property in the Chicago suburbs, such as Aurora or Lombard, is an excellent way to build long-term wealth, but protecting your investment requires more than si...

Summertime! Time for Backyard BBQs and Budget Review!

Summer Is for BBQs and BudgetsWhy Every Illinois HOA Should Conduct a Mid Year Financial ReviewSummer is the season for neighborhood cookouts, pool days, and community events, but it is also one of the most important times of year for HOA boards to review their association's ...

Chicagoland Fourth of July Festivals

Chicago-Area Fourth of July Fireworks FestsAs we celebrate this 250th Independence Day, we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Below is a list of some of the wonderful Fourth of July festivals taking place throughout DuPage and Will Counties. Whether you're at...

How to Prevent Six Common Summer HOA Complaints

The Six Most Common Summer HOA Complaints and How to Prevent Them Summer in Chicago! This is one of the busiest times of year for community associations. Some of our communities host BBQs for the residents, pools are open, Naperville and many surrounding townships host summer fes...

Listings That Win in 5 Seconds: A Fresh Take on Naperville Rental Success

Scrolling through rental listings has become second nature for today’s renters, and attention spans are shorter than ever. A strong first impression depends on how well your property is presented through effective property marketing, especially in a Chicagoland market ...

Board Member Architectural Approval (ACC)

How To Approve 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 Board Overview Menu.STEP 3: Set your filters.Enter a date range.Enter a homeowner address, etc.STEP...

Hierarchy of Association Governing Documents

Association Governing Documents One of the most important things is to understand the basic legal framework of an Association. This is comprised of three documents: The Declaration The Bylaws The Rules and Regulations They are listed 1-...

Homewatch Program for Vacant Homes

Homewatch ProgramIf you are a homeowner or real estate investor with a property that will sit vacant for a longer period of time, yet don't wish to rent it out, consider our Homewatch program. Sometimes life creates a situation where you have an empty home. Perhaps your paren...