Niskey Lake Cove Hoa

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

How to Carry Concealed In a Purse (If You Must)

Many self-defense experts eschew off-body carry. But that's not always practical.

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

How to Run a Homeowners' Association

A homeowners' association (HOA) is a group of elected residents who own homes in the same development/community. This group is responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations agreed upon by the residents, and they exercise some...

Is a Homeowner's Association Right for You?

This article talks about what the homeowner's association is, what it means to be a part of it, and what the benefits are being part of the HOA.

What Is an HOA? How Homeowners Associations Work

Homeowners associations, or HOAs, govern a community and provide amenities. Residents are required to pay HOA fees.

Homeowners Associations: The Pros and Cons of HOAs

If you're thinking about moving into a neighborhood with homeowners association fees, there are some pros and cons to consider.

Facts About Homeowners Associations Your HOA Board Should Know

Learn some basic facts and numbers, and what they mean for the members of your homeowners association.

What's the difference between a neighborhood association and homeowners’ association?

The most notable difference between a neighborhood association, or NA, and a homeowners association, or HOA, is that NAs are voluntary.

What Is an HOA, or Homeowners Association?

You find the perfect house, but it's in a community with an HOA. What does that mean, exactly, and how

What Are Homeowners Association (HOA) Fees and What Do They Cover?

Wouldn’t it be nice if you never had to mow your own lawn? Or shovel snow from your driveway? How about having a swimming pool you didn’t need to maintain? Living in a homeowners association …

Can I Be Forced to Join a Homeowner's Association?

Homeowners associations, commonly referred to as HOAs, govern communities like townhouses, condominiums and subdivisions. They collect dues, maintain common areas and enforce rules such as quiet hours or consistency in home appearance. HOAs outline their rules in a covenant, which all homeowners sign onto. However, ...

Homeowners Associations: Love ‘em or Hate ‘em?

Homeowners associations provoke strong emotions. Depending on who you ask, they are viewed as either the neighborhood’s protector of home values or, in some cases, a small group of residents who take community rule enforcement to the extreme. What is an HOA and why do they exist? Simply put, an HOA is a private regulatory organization for a neighborhood development. Buying a home in a neighborhood…

Common Security Mistakes Made by Homeowners Associations

By Kyla Stelling A homeowners association (HOA) determines the security measures implemented into a community, yet some HOAs don’t properly assess and protect their residents. Ensure the necessary m...

Home buying: What is a Homeowners Association?

If you're buying into a neighborhood with a HOA, you may be wondering what a homeowners association is and why one is even needed. The primary reason for a HOA is to determine the rules of the community it manages.

What Should a Homeowners Association Budget Consist Of?

A homeowner's association budget provides a road map for the operations of the community. Some HOA budgets total millions of dollars, making management of the budget similar to the management of a small to mid-sized company. An HOA budget should include a reasonable estimate of known operating expenses, as well as ...