Homeowner Management Services
HMS provides exceptional management services with dedication and integrity. Our responsive team has the highest credentials and reflects our commitment to service and detail. HMS can efficiently manage all of your Association's needs.
Last week, we wrote a post asking for your help with Georgia House Bill 410, which will adversely impact your association dues. Now, we need your help again.
Last year, community volunteers, Association Managers, and homeowners all across Georgia helped defeat H.B. 410, a bill that would have led to increased HOA dues. Unfortunately, that bill is rearing its' head again and causing trouble for community associations.
Community Association Management is a profession that is changing constantly. A management firm that doesn't keep up with the times is going to find out pretty quickly that they are no longer equipped to tackle their responsibilities.
HMS is proud to have participated in the Forsyth County Schools Mock Interview Program, and encourage others to do the same. Learn how you can sign up to help!
For the past few years, there has been an organized effort to get the City of Sharon Springs established in Forsyth County. Right now, a Bill is moving through the State legislature now to establish the new City of Sharon Springs, and major updates could be coming in the next few weeks.
Setting up a Wi-Fi network at your community's pool or clubhouse can an inexpensive way to improve the experience in your community. Whether it's for a social group meeting or just someone checking on work near the pool, here are some things to consider.
Listen to HMS' own Wendy Brant as she discusses what HMS is working on for 2018 in this clip from Business RadioX!
HMS is proud to announce that our very own Michael Shinners has received the PCAM designation, "the highest level of individual accomplishment in the community association management profession."
The makeup of the American households is always changing. How does a 65-year trend affect your HOA?
It seems that there's always a new news story about short-term rental or vacation rental services like AirBNB, HomeAway, or VRBO. Let's have a quick peak into why some communities might be for or against these short-term rentals.
Happy Boss' Day! We'd like to give a big thank you to Mike Crew for being a terrific boss and running a great company for 24 years!
If you're reading this, then you've noticed HMS' new website. Here's some of the background about our new website: the features and the decisions, and also some of what's still to come!
It is not always this easy to tell when enforcing the rules in a community has crossed the line from enhancing the value of the homes, over to angering the residents and attracting negative attention.
Last post, we discussed H. B. 410, a bill that would have led to higher HOA and Condo dues all across Georgia. Recently, the bill was defeated!
The Georgia State legislature is currently considering legislation, H. B. 410, that will stop communities from being able to control what fees they charge when a home sells in the community.
HMS Inc.
P.O. Box 2458
Alpharetta, GA 30023-2458
Phone: 770-667-0595
Fax: 770-667-6315
Email: HMS@hms-inc.net
Last month, a story made the rounds about a tragic accident that occured in an HOA, and the effect it was having on the entire community. But a life-altering injury and a devastating liability case might have been avoided with preventative maintenance and a lesser-known insurance option available to all homeowners.