Keeping the Peace – Hold Events (Part 4)
Talking with immediate neighbors is an easy thing to do. When you are next door, you see them most often either coming to or going from their house and you can quickly say hello, or
Keeping the Peace – Be Welcoming (Part 3)
In community associations, neighbors may come and go without many of their other neighbors even noticing. In Part 3 of our "Keeping the Peace" series, we discuss how just the smallest act of welcoming a
Keeping the Peace – Introductions (Part 2)
In any Association there will probably be certain behavior that brings with it complaints from neighbors. Resolving these conflicts quickly and effectively is key to keeping the peace in your community. The questions are what can
Keeping The Peace – Conflict Resolution Series (Part 1)
If your HOA has never had a neighbor dispute, congratulations and please share your secret, or plan on raising the price of the real estate because everyone wants to live there. Neighbor to neighbor disputes
Four Hammersmith Managers Named as “2014 Manager of the Year” Candidates
The Council of Community Association Professionals (CCAP) recently announced its 50 finalists for the "Manager of the Year" Award, the nation's premier award for community managers. Amongst this year's finalists are four community managers from
HOA Roles Defined – Part 2 Board of Directors
Community management companies and the managers they hire can be a large part of the success of a homeowner’s association and board of directors. Unfortunately, the reverse effect can also take place. That is why