Your community association must juggle a long list of responsibilities and obligations to effectively manage all the various aspects of your community. Regardless of how much experience you have with community management, budgeting for your HOA doesn’t get much easier over time. There are so many different factors to consider that it can be a challenge to know where to start. The good news is that you can ensure budgeting success with a few helpful tips from an HOA management consultant in … Read More →
Holiday Event Planning Tips from HOA Managers in Chandler, AZ
Summer is coming to a close, fall is fast approaching and that means that the holiday season is right around the corner. For HOA managers in Chandler, AZ, this means that it’s time to start thinking about planning holiday gatherings for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. A strong HOA is all about building a sense of community and togetherness among residents, and the holiday season gives you the perfect opportunity to plan gatherings that attract residents of all ages to spend time together. … Read More →
Welcome Superstition Foothills Community Association
We'd like to give a warm welcome to the homeowners and residents of Superstition Foothills Community Association to the Tru-Star family of professionally managed communities. It is our absolute privilege and honor to serve you. Superstition Foothills is a beautiful 1,058 home community nestled in the foothills of Superstition Mountain in Gold Canyon, Arizona. Homeowners can enjoy breathtaking mountain views, the community pool and spa, hiking and walking trails, natural desert landscaping and … Read More →
Ensure a Bright Future for Your Community by Implementing a Strategic Plan
Successful businesses make strategic planning a priority to help guide their decision-making processes and the everyday work of their company. A homeowner’s association (HOA) can benefit from strategic planning in much the same way. Implementing a strategic plan helps create more consistency in the board’s actions, allows you to better schedule projects in advance, and helps you properly and strategically allocate resources based on the needs and wants of your members. After you have taken … Read More →
Tru-Star 2 Year Anniversary
Tru-Star Management Solutions is proud to be celebrating our second year in business serving Arizona's beautiful community associations. Time sure does fly when you're having fun! A special thank you to all of our wonderful clients who said "yes" to Tru-Star! It is our absolute privilege and honor to serve you! You mean the world to us! … Read More →
Do You Know What’s Happening in Your HOA?
Oftentimes when asking homeowners this question, most do not. They trust that the fine volunteers who are elected to the Board of Directors are doing a great job. This may or may not be the case. There isn’t a mandatory class or educational requirement to serve on your community’s Board of Directors. There isn’t a behavioral or mental health test necessary to become elected. Your community could have a Board of Directors that is made up of experienced business professionals or you could … Read More →
Is Your Home Ready for Monsoon Season?
We’re now officially in the monsoon season here in Arizona. At any time, there’s a chance your home could be caught right in the middle of a storm with major wind, rain, hail and dust. The question is, is your home ready for this to happen? If you haven’t done so already, it’s important for you to prepare your home for the eventuality of a major storm. HOA managers in Chandler, AZ can help guide you through this process. Here are just a few tips to help you make sure your home is in good … Read More →
How to Choose the Best Vendor Partners for Your Community Association
Finding an ideal vendor to partner with your HOA can be a challenging process, but once you’ve found one with whom you know you’ll be able to have a high-quality long-term relationship, it is extremely rewarding, and a big relief. Having the right vendors means you’ll be able to benefit from high-quality work at reasonable prices and avoid potential legal difficulties and unhappy residents. Here is some of the information you should consider as you go through the vendor selection … Read More →
Wishing a warm welcome to the homeowners and residents of May’s Pond. It’s a pleasure to serve you!
Board Meeting Conflict Resolution Tips from Homeowners Association Consultants
HOA boards are responsible for creating community ordinances, planning events, managing finances and promoting safety within a community. Even though board members are supposed to work together to support a community, occasional disagreements and conflicts are bound to arise during board meetings. Unless these disagreements are addressed, they can lead to unproductive discussions, resentments among board members and division within a community. Thankfully, these board meeting conflicts don’t … Read More →
