Resources Archive - Association Reserves

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HOA Reserve Studies: What Happens & Why You Need Them

Reserve studies are a crucial tool that help HOAs plan effectively and avoid financial burdens. We’ll show you the true purpose of a HOA reserve study, how to overcome objections from other board members, and how to get one in the first place.

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Fund HOA Reserves: How to Fund a Condominium or Townhome

We’ll cover real-life examples of a townhome and a condo - so you can see how complete HOA reserve funding is done, right from the experts!

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Reserve Study Basics: Your First Guide to HOA Reserve Studies

A HOA reserve study is a professional analysis that assesses an HOA's current and future expenditure needs. Here's how it works in 2024!

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What Components Should Be Funded By Reserves? | Reserve Study 101

What gets funded by reserves? See what components are included in a HOA reserve study and what your reserve fund cannot be used for!

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Is it a Reserve Component (or a Capital Improvement)?

Interesting question, and not always clear. First we go to National Reserve Study Standards and the definition there of a Reserve component. A Reserve Component must pass all the following four tests: 1) that it is a common area maintenance responsibility 2) that it has a limited life 3) that it has a predictable remaining useful life 4) that it is above a minimum threshold cost of significance.

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HOA Reserve Fund Tips: The Expert’s Strategy to Avoid Quicksand

We'll break down the 7 types of HOA reserves quicksand and show you how to keep your HOA safe from these mistakes forever!

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