How Your Homeowners Association Helps Your Community

Although we take lots of things for granted nowadays, the reality is that our homeowners association does have a major role to play in regards to our community. Not only is the Homeowner Association responsible for nurturing the local area, but it also helps repair public items in your area, and it delivers a wide array of other great benefits.

HOAs increase the security and safety of your community

The Homeowners Association is known for enhancing the security and safety for your neighborhood. Sometimes you may receive locked gates, other times you can have private security options and so on. Plus, the HOA might even have a neighborhood watch to ensure that there is no suspicious activity in your area.

Provide Maintenance

Public buildings and landscape areas in your neighborhood also need to be nurtured, but many times your neighbors or even yourself might not have the time for them. Thankfully, the Homeowner Association can help with these small tasks. As a result, you will have a more welcoming, visually stunning community.

Provides a sense of Unity

The Homeowners Association delivers a sense of unity. It allows the neighbors to get closer to one another and it also brings in front a way for the community to be more dynamic, strong and focused. Plus, it easily shares relevant information with all people that live within its borders. You get to be informed about any water/electricity maintenance, extra costs and so on.

Regular Meetings

You can make your voice heard thanks to the Homeowner Association. Yes, there are regular HOA meetings within your community, and this will allow you to state what you think and what solutions can be found. You also get to know the opinion of other neighbors in regards to relevant local topics.

Can Lower Taxes

Maybe one of the most important benefits of being affiliated with the Homeowner Association is that they can help keep taxes lower. They tend to maintain amenities, roads and so on. The local municipality doesn’t need to bother with these types of problems. If you live within the borders of an HOA, you will be able to pay smaller taxes as a whole. 

In conclusion, the Homeowners Association can help your community in multiple ways. It’s always important to try and help the HOA to the best of your capabilities, as you can always access some incredible results this way. Granted, there will be a few challenges along the way, but the experience can be second to none in the end. So, try to stay close to the Homeowner Association and rest assured that you will be more than impressed with the value you can get in the end!

Charlotte Area HOA Management Company, Association Management Group, Recruits Veteran Community Manager to Team

 

AMG-Charlotte, Association Management Group, one of the Carolinas’ largest professional homeowner association managers, recently recruited Elaine Burgin of Charlotte as Senior Community Manager. A seasoned property manager since 1998, Burgin brings an extensive history in community management, as well as real estate sales and banking, to the AMG team. A graduate of Queens University in Charlotte, her areas of expertise include analytical analysis, board leader development and empowerment, coordinating legal affairs, budgeting and contracts, construction management and troubleshooting transportation and building defects.

“I am excited to become part of the AMG team, because AMG is an established company  known for delivering superior service,” Burgin said. “I enjoy working with communities, board of directors and members to add value to their communities. Because AMG and I share the same core values, I look forward to providing the same high level of customer service that AMG has continuously delivered for years.”

Burgin previously worked with Abbott Enterprises (now First Services), The Lynd Company and Central Carolina Bank. Her experience includes management of several large mixed use condominium and office property portfolios, as well as residential condominium/mixed use property sales.  Dacy Cavicchia, General Manager of the Charlotte office, says Burgin brings the right skill set to AMG.  “Elaine is very detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to management,” she commented. “She has successfully managed a portfolio of properties, which puts her ahead of the curve.” To discuss HOA management, contact Elaine Burgin: eburgin@amgworld.com.

About AMG:  AMG is a professional community association management company dedicated to building effective community associations. AMG guides and assists executive boards to help protect the association's interests, enhance the lives of community members and improve the property values in the community. With offices throughout the Carolinas in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Raleigh, NC, and Greenville and Aiken, SC, AMG is a knowledgeable partner in enforcing community governing documents with a proven set of processes and techniques, and supporting communities with a broad range of services which can be tailored to individual community needs. Association Management Group, Inc. is a locally Accredited Business by the BBB and is a nationally Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC) by the Community Associations Institute. For more about AMG, visit www.amgworld.com.

 

Charlotte HOA and Condo Management Company Promotes Hannah to Community Manager

 

Lauren Hannah was recently promoted to Community Manager of Association Management Group - Charlotte (AMG), one of the Carolinas’ largest professional homeowner association managers with five offices in North and South Carolina.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                        November 1, 2016

Charlotte HOA and Condo Management Company Promotes Hannah to Community Manager

Association Management Group - Charlotte (AMG), one of the Carolinas’ largest professional homeowner association managers with five offices in North and South Carolina, recently promoted Lauren Hannah to Community Manager. Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of customer HOAs, she works with volunteer boards, responds to  homeowner phone calls and emails, implements board decisions, performs contract negotiation and budgeting, processes accounts payable and receivable, manages maintenance issues and facilitates superior community communications. “I like that our office is a small group of talented individuals–our team works really well together,” Hannah said. “This job is a good match for me because it’s new and fresh. I love the fact that I learn something new every day, so it feels more educational than just doing a job. Continuous learning and growth are important to me.” Hannah plans on pursuing CAI (Community Association Institute) association management credentials in the near future.

Prior to joining AMG, Hannah was an office manager at a computer learning center. She served client students, assisted instructors with materials for the various courses and was in charge of the program’s extensive inventory. 

According to Dacy Cavicchia, General Manager of the AMG Charlotte office, Hannah was ready to take on a larger role at the company. “Lauren started with AMG five months ago as an administrative assistant. She asked to move up in the company and proved her value with hard work, dedication, an ability to learn quickly and teamwork. Her fresh ideas and enthusiasm will make her a great asset to our customer communities.” To learn more about how AMG can provide professional support in HOA and community management, contact Lauren Hannah, AMG-Charlotte Community Manager, lhannah@amgworld.com.

About AMG:  AMG is a professional community association management company dedicated to building effective community associations. AMG guides and assists executive boards to help protect the association's interests, enhance the lives of community members and improve the property values in the community. With offices throughout the Carolinas in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Raleigh, NC, and Greenville and Aiken, SC, AMG is a knowledgeable partner in enforcing community governing documents with a proven set of processes and techniques, and supporting communities with a broad range of services which can be tailored to individual community needs. Association Management Group, Inc. is a locally Accredited Business by the BBB and is a nationally Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC) by the Community Associations Institute. For more about AMG, visit www.amgworld.com.

ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT GROUP CEO PAUL MENGERT ELECTED TO CHAIR HOA LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE

 Paul Mengert, Founder and CEO of Association Management Group, was recently elected to chair the NC chapter of Community Associations Institute’s Legislative Action Committee. The NC LAC’s goal is to work for legislative solutions that benefit HOAs.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  October 28, 2016

CONTACT:     Paul Mengert, PCAM   AMG

Pmengert@amgworld.com 

www.amgworld.com 

 

ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT GROUP CEO PAUL MENGERT

ELECTED TO CHAIR HOA LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE

Mengert Brings Vision, 30+ Years of Experience

as Advocate for North Carolina Homeowners

(CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Paul K. Mengert, founder and CEO of Association Management Group, one of the Carolinas’ largest professional homeowner association managers, has been elected chair of the Community Associations Institute’s (CAI) NC Legislative Action Committee. Mengert was voted in by his NC CAI chapter peers and will serve a two-year term.

An important part of this grassroots organization is to monitor and share information about legislation that may affect communities, Mengert noted. “Our job is to work toward legislative solutions that are right for homeowners and their associations,” Mengert said.  “Surveys of community members indicate they do not want additional government regulation, preferring for the elected leaders of each community to make decisions for their neighborhood. It’s an honor to chair this committee and work in the best interest of community members and their associations.” 

The NC CAI serves the educational, business and networking needs of community associations, and works to preserve, protect and enhance community associations across the state. One of the largest CAI chapters in the country with more than 850 members, NC LAC is composed of condominium, cooperative and homeowner association members, leaders, managers and industry professionals.

NC LAC has been a vital partner with State legislators, working with them to formulate the North Carolina Planned Community Act (State Statute 47F) to provide reasonable protections to homeowners, and other laws relating to community associations.

Community Associations Institute is the national association serving community associations nationwide and internationally. CAI provides education and tools to community volunteer leaders and board members as well as industry professionals, with the end goal of creating successful, harmonious neighborhoods.

About AMG:  AMG is a professional community association management company dedicated to building effective community associations. AMG guides and assists executive boards to help protect the association's interests, enhance the lives of community members and improve the property values in the community. With offices throughout the Carolinas in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Raleigh, NC, and Greenville and Aiken, SC, AMG is a knowledgeable partner in enforcing community governing documents with a proven set of processes and techniques, and supporting communities with a broad range of services which can be tailored to individual community needs. Association Management Group, Inc. is a locally Accredited Business by the BBB and is a nationally Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC) by the Community Associations Institute. For more about AMG, visit www.amgworld.com.