Beacon Management Services announced the launch of its newly revamped and mobile friendly website. This newly redesigned website offers quick and easy access to essential information that offer a greater understanding of the Company's innovative services. The website also has a section for consumers that provides helpful questions and answers about the management industry. The new website has a clean uncluttered design, improved functionality... Continue Reading →
A Beautiful Good Bye
Beacon Management employee, Sarah Hatfield, said good bye to the Windsor Over Peachtree condominium where she was the beloved assistant manager. Fans of Ms. Hatfield attended a going away party in her honor and even created this touching video tribute to the young lady who served them graciously for two years. Sarah moves to a... Continue Reading →
Beacon Management Services Chosen to Manage Several Large Masterplanned Communities
Beacon Management Services, a leading real estate management company, was recently selected to oversee several upscale residential homeowner associations throughout metro Atlanta. The Enclave at the Golf Club of Georgia – a gated community within the Windward development located adjacent to the famed Alpharetta golf course. Established in 1990, the Club has made an impressive statement both... Continue Reading →
How Beacon Management and Master’s Champ, Jordan Spieth, Are Alike.
Who wasn't impressed by Jordan Spieth's incredible victory at the 2015 Masters? Spieth, a relative unknown in the field prior to the four-day tournament, took the golf world by storm with his impressive win over the legends - Micholson, Woods, McIlroy and the like. Spieth's Masters win was his first major golf tournament victory. In doing so, he became the... Continue Reading →
Self Managing Your Community Association Can Be as Risky as Harrison Ford Navigating a Plane
Sorry. For the record, I'm disclosing that I'm biased in my opinion about self managed community associations. Unashamedly. Unapologetically. There I said it. It's hard not to take a stand when I see the potential repercussions from a homeowner or condominium association taking on the challenges, responsibilities, and yes, the liabilities, that come with overseeing a non profit corporation which is exactly... Continue Reading →
Basic Facts About Condominium Associations in Atlanta
A Condominium is a type of property, usually attached, where owners own their unit and a portion of private land that sits on the facilities such as swimming pools, surrounding landscape and clubhouses. All Condo buildings have associations policies governing the condominium project, allocation of routine maintenance costs, and collect monthly, quarterly or annual... Continue Reading →
HOA Assessment Liens – What it Means if You Fail to Pay Your Homeowner Dues
Assessments – commonly known as HOA dues - are the lifeblood of any Homeowners and Condominium Association. Each association has different policies. This is why it’s wise to ask for a list of the HOA rules and regulations. In general, these are some of the costs that can be covered by HOA or Condominium fees:... Continue Reading →
There are two components of a reserve study—a physical analysis and a financial analysis. During the physical analysis, a reserve provider evaluates information regarding the physical status and repair/replacement cost of the association’s major common area components. To do so, the provider conducts a component inventory, a condition assessment, and life and valuation estimates. A... Continue Reading →
Atlanta HOA and Condominium Management Companies and Reserves Studies: Part 1
Community associations come in all sizes. They vary in age, amenities provided, and maintenance obligations. Careful planning for future repairs and replacements is not only in the best physical and fiscal interests of the community association, it is required by law in some states. Maintaining a reserve fund not only meets legal, fiduciary and professional... Continue Reading →
Atlanta Condominium and HOA Management Companies Can Help You Find and Keep Board Members
Today it is more important than ever to have a well-thought-out succession plan in place for your association’s board of directors. Your condominium or HOA management company should help craft a succession plan that requires a thoughtful planning process. It should consider a new board member’s competencies, experience, background, and fits with your existing board. In addition, board... Continue Reading →