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8 Years on Top
Once again, Community Management Associates takes the top property management position in the Book of Lists in 2011. "We could not be prouder that the Atlanta Business Chronicle Book of Lists has named CMA as the top Community Association Management Company again this year", stated Dan Henning, CMA’s Chief Executive Officer.
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Rights and Responsibilities for Better Communities
More than a destination at the end of the day, a community is a place people want to call home and where they feel at home. This goal is best achieved when homeowners, non-owner residents and association leaders recognize and accept their rights and responsibilities. -
Is your current management company confident enough to take the 30 day challenge?
Our people make the difference! CMA sets the standard in the industry for flexible contracts. CMA offers a 30 day out, free and clear. Does your management contract? -
HOAs: Can you fight them and win?
Twenty percent of all U.S. homeowners, and 80% of those in newly built homes, are subject to homeowners association rules. Many people who live in these communities appreciate their HOAs and the restrictions they impose to maintain property values. When these methods fail, though, HOA disputes can wind up in the courts and in the headlines. Here are 10 examples of ways to run astray of HOA rules — and what experts say about how you can challenge them. -
Neighbors hurt in foreclosure hot spots
Thousands of metro area residents find themselves in foreclosure hot spots and, three years into the real estate bust, have had to face the reality that the market will not rebound soon. Foreclosure notices for the region rose 16 percent in October from September, according to numbers issued last week, although they are down nearly 12 percent year-to-date. Read the full article -
Pay mortgage with 401(k) funds?
A proposal by two Georgia congressmen to let homeowners take money from retirement accounts to pay down mortgages could help some avoid foreclosures but is drawing fire for encouraging risky financial behavior.The HOME Act would let homeowners withdraw up to $50,000 from a 401(k) without paying the normal 10 percent penalty for early withdrawals. Read More -
Atlanta brings warranty programs to residents
City of Atlanta residents will soon have the opportunity to register for a water and sewer line protection service that will repair broken or leaking lines. On September 1, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Atlanta City Councilmembers Felicia A. Moore and Joyce M. Sheperd announced a new partnership with NLC to offer a repair warranty program to city residents. The warranty program is offered at no cost to the City of Atlanta and requires no use of public funding. Read More -
Stay Warm This Winter
Did you know that the largest consumer of energy in your home or business is your heating and cooling system followed by your water hater, boiler then clothes dryer? Climate, care, maintenance, quality and capacity can increase or decrease the service of your system by months and even years. Follow these tips to keep your systems running efficiently this winter. -
City Hires Goats to Clean Up Kudzu in Atlanta Park
Looking for an environmentally-friendly way to eliminate the pesky plant, Trees Atlanta, a nonprofit group with a mission to add more greenspace to the city, turned loose the goats to gobble up the kudzu, clearing the way for a new park and future tree plantings. -
Atlanta Condo Market Poised for Great Rise
The Atlanta condominium market has suffered from the same ills that have plagued the other real estate markets: the lackluster economy, tightened lending guidelines and buyer paralysis with the pending elections. Yet despite these odds, condominium sales for 2011 continue to show positive growth.
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Gwinnett County: Apply for Homestead Exemptions--Reduce Your Tax Bill
The homestead application deadline for 2012 is April 1. You may apply online by visiting the website or contact the Property Tax Department for an application. Once granted, the homestead exemption is automatically renewed. The taxpayer does not have to apply each year. -
Sandy Springs to Assess Floodplain, Redraw Maps
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now working with the State and the City of Sandy Springs to update or revise the FIRMS from Buford Dam to Coweta County, which includes the City of Sandy Springs. This will produce a better assessment of the Chattahoochee River Basin’s current flood risk and will allow officials to develop a more comprehensive approach to mitigate damage brought on by flooding.
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6 Questions and Answers That Take You From H2Ohhh No... to H2Ohhh Yeah!
Water. The good ‘ole H2O. We all love it, we all need it… but are you paying too much for it? Are you wasting it? And if you are… how can you fix it? Everybody (at least everybody I know) loves a beautiful landscape. A green well-manicured lawn doesn’t leave much to be desired… until… the water bill comes in. -
Water Heater Tips
Your water heater is one of the most important household appliances, but also one of the most overlooked items homeowners need to take care of. Whether its gas, electric, or tankless, there are things that you can do to prolong its life. -
CMA Nashville Community Welcomes Home a Hero
Andrew Wilson, a Brentwood native and soldier arrived home from Afghanistan on December 20th where residents lined up on Concord Road to welcome him home. Andrew was wounded on Oct 18th and lost both his legs in Afghanistan and deserves a hero's welcome home!
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Some condos finally nearing sell-out
After more than a year on the market and steep discounts from original prices, some of metro Atlanta’s newest condominium complexes are finally nearing sell-out. Condo sales have picked up as developers have cut prices, said Eugene James, director of research firm MetroStudy’s local office. “They held out for as long as they possibly could.”
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Welcome to Community Management Associates
Community Management Associates started with seven Associations in 1989, and now, with more than 500, the same principles that guided us then guide us now. By providing superior customer service, offering cutting-edge technology and good old-fashioned hard work, CMA continues to be an industry leader in metro-Atlanta and throughout the country. Whether your property is a small condominium, commercial property or a master-planned neighborhood, contact us today to learn how to put our property management experience to work for your community!
