Association Management Group (AMG) Sponsors BIG HAIR Ball Benefiting Family Service of the Piedmont

 

Photo cutline: AMG Founder and President Paul Mengert (center) and AMG VP May Gayle Mengert (left) with Carolyn Woodruff, Honorary Chair of The Big Hair Ball (right)

Association Management Group, Inc. (AMG) is one of the Carolinas’ largest professional homeowner association managers with five offices in North and South Carolina. Yet on Saturday night, Jan. 28, the company became part of the “fashion industry” with the sponsorship of the extremely well-attended 5th Annual BIG HAIR Ball benefitting the Family Service of the Piedmont, one of the largest non-profit organizations of its kind in Guildford County.

“We were pleased to be part of such a fine event that helps families in need and we had an excellent time at this year’s event, held at the Elm Street Center in Downtown Greensboro,” said AMG Chief Executive Officer Paul K. Mengert. “This year's theme, Midnight at the Oasis: an Arabian Night, presented by The Guild of Family Service of Greensboro, charmed event goers with big hair, edgy fashions, food and drinks.”

This year's BIG HAIR Ball raised a record breaking $165,000 and pulled in 650 community supporters and is the second year in a row that AMG has served as a sponsor for this event, which helps fund Family Service of the Piedmont’s efforts to restore hope and achieve stability for families and individuals in times of crisis through advocacy, education and stability. The organization services thousands of adults and children each year.

For more information about Family Service of the Piedmont, please visit its website at http://www.safeandhealthyfamilies.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 http://www.amgworld.com.

Things Your Closing Agent Will Do To Prepare For Closing Day

That day, the day you have been waiting for - Closing Day. Your closing day – the day you meet with the seller, your real estate agents, title or escrow agents, mortgage broker and any other party involved in the transaction – is the day you officially own your home.

There are several factors involved in this process as you complete the process and sign on the dotted line. When buyers look at condos or homes in a HOA, their first question is often how much are the association fees. 

One of the first critical steps after your transaction is opened by the escrow officer is obtaining a complete package of Homeowners Association (HOA) documents for the Buyer’s review.  Bylaws and CC&Rs are written into the deed of your house and are provided to the buyer at closing. You will also need the extra funds to cover HOA Transfer fees (if applicable) and any upfront dues and assessments.

Here are just a few things the closing agent will do to obtain the information for your closing.

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AMG Raises $100k for North Carolina Food Bank

Paul Mengert, CMCA, PCAM, president and CEO of the North Carolina-based Association Management Group, AAMC, and his wife and AMG co-founder, May Gayle Mengert, AMS, vice president of AMG Triangle, presented a check for $100,000 to beneficiaries of the 2016 Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) Run on the Runway in September.

The Mengerts co-chaired the 2016 PTI event, which was held on the 9,000-foot PTI Airport runway in Greensboro, N.C., in June and included 5K, lOK, and 1 mile runs, as well as a kids' race. This year's fundraiser more than doubled the amount raised at the 2015 Run on the Runway.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina and two of its partner food assistance agencies, Greensboro Urban Ministry and Open Door Ministry of High Point, N .C., will receive equal shares of the proceeds. "We live in what we believe is the most advanced country in the world, in thriving neighborhoods," said Paul Mengert of the event, now in its seventh year." Yet there are families who live and work within a few blocks or miles of us who don't have enough food to feed their children."

"I give Paul credit," says PTI Executive Director Kevin J. Baker. "He set a lofty goal and then led the team to achieve it. And he did it with a mixture of sponsors and donations from the community." More than 60 businesses and organizations helped to sponsor this year's run, according to Baker.

In addition to registration fees, event participants were asked to bring two non-perishable food items when they signed up for the run. As a result, the fundraiser collected nearly a ton of food to be distributed in addition to the '$100,000.

4 Ways You Can Get Involved In Your HOA This Year

Usually, you only really hear about your community when something bad happens or there is some sort of conflict with the homeowners association, but it shouldn’t be that way.  Make it one of your goals this year to be more active in the HOA and your neighborhood by doing your part to help improve things. 

Even small steps, like getting to know your neighbors on a more personal level can matter.  If everyone does their part and tries their best, you will find yourself smiling a lot more when you’re out for a walk.  Here are a few examples of the various ways you can better your community.

Volunteer To Serve On Your HOA Board

This would be the most direct line of approach for making improvements to the homeowners association. HOA Boards have considerable authority and responsibility to govern the community. If you want to have a hand in policy-making, vetting homeowners’ concerns or strengthening leadership, this is the best way to go about doing that.  It may take a sizable amount of time, energy, and resources to get there, but it’s the best way to make your voice heard.  As a homeowner, you have a big stake in the value and safety of your community. Perhaps you own a home or condo that is part of a community and that provide amenities, such as a clubhouse, pool, playground and more.  The best way to help your community is to volunteer with your homeowner’s association. This volunteer position will give you a voice in the HOA.

Most of the business decisions made at a board meeting have a direct impact on the property values of our community. But whether they effect property values directly or indirectly they all have some impact on each member of the community.

Participate in a Committee

If you do not want to be on the board you can volunteer on a smaller scale. A much easier and accessible way to get involved with your community is to join a committee that helps assist the HOA in daily tasks and organizing.  You can go hands-on with improving the roads, sidewalks, and land, or be involved with handling all the paperwork that goes along with keeping the community in good standing.  Some committees are great to join just to find common interests and goals with neighbors that you don’t get to see often. If your board opens up committees for events, holidays or community clean ups, you can help out by volunteering on a committee.

Attend Board Meetings

Whether you do or do not join a committee, you should still be making it a priority to attend all announced public meetings.  HOA board meetings are a good place to express your thoughts and feelings about changes in the community.  Nothing makes their jobs easier than actually receiving feedback from homeowners.  Besides, if you have a problem, you should not assume that your job is done after bringing it up.  Attending meetings can keep you aware of changes, upgrades, renovations and changes in rules that will be coming in your HOA. Most HOA's will post a meeting agenda so you can see the issues that will be presented.

If you've never attended an HOA meeting you may not understand the role that you, as a homeowner, play in making those decisions, then you just might change your mind and choose to attend a meeting.

Plan Community Events

A community that parties together, bonds together, a wise man once said.  It’s okay if you have a neighborhood that is fairly reserved and private.  The best icebreaker to get your community more involved is to throw an event that is all-inclusive and accessible for everyone.  First, take a survey of which calendar date would be the most convenient and achieve the highest attendance, then offer cheap/free snacks and drinks, then sprinkle in some light-hearted games and activities. 

Try to throw a few events every year so that everyone has a chance to go.  Try to get lots of input on what your neighbors like for music and/or entertainment, so that it makes them feel more included.

Building a great community takes hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude.  If you keep at it, your efforts will be paid in-turn with a community that protects and supports each other.

South Carolina HOA Management Company, Association Management Group, Selected to Manage Briarcliffe Estates Neighborhood

  AMG to Provide Briarcliffe Community With Management Solutions  

(COLUMBIA, SC) Association Management Group, one of the Carolinas’ largest professional homeowner association managers, was recently selected to manage Briarcliffe Estates, a well-established neighborhood of 750 single family homes  in Elgin, SC, in the heart of the fast-growing northeast Columbia metro region. AMG will support the close-knit community of custom homes established in 1974 with financial services, including creating and managing contracts, procuring insurance, maintaining accurate financial records, collecting assessments and paying association bills.

“Unlike the cookie-cutter developments of today, Briarcliffe is a beautiful community of unique homes in a mature, tree-studded landscape surrounding a peaceful 23-acre lake,” said HOA Board President Dave Mottershead. “Our vision is to promote and encourage a neighbor-friendly community.  We want to attract potential new buyers who want a place to raise their families over the long haul and take pride in their homes, community, neighbors and neighborhood. As we put our vision into action, we need an experienced, well-equipped partner to help us communicate what’s new. AMG is that good partner.”

According to Dacy Cavicchia, Vice-President, AMG was the right fit for Briarcliffe. “This is a community on the grow, with new ideas that needed some custom-tailored solutions. It’s a wonderful neighborhood in a beautiful natural setting that’s ready to welcome new residents with an upgraded look and feel to its HOA organization and outreach. AMG can support that vision with the perfect combination of the latest technology tools with superior customer service–for both the board and the residents. We look forward to helping Briarcliffe step into their vision.”    

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.

PHOTO CUTLINE: Dave Mottershead, President of Briarcliffe Estates HOA, led the board in its selection of Association Management Group to provide professional management support to the community.

                                                                       

  

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.