Why homeowners stop reading HOA emails (and what to do instead)
Open rates on HOA newsletters average below 20%. The problem isn't the content — it's the format and timing. Here's what works better.
April 14, 2026·4 min read
The Stewardly Blog
Practical guides for HOA board members who want to spend less time managing and more time improving their community.
Board Management
The 5 financial reports every HOA board should review monthly
Most HOA boards only look at their bank balance. Here are the five reports that actually tell you whether your community is financially healthy — and how to read them.
April 28, 2026·6 min read
How to run a board meeting that doesn't take three hours
A structured agenda, clear roles, and a no-sidebar rule can cut most HOA board meetings in half. Here's the format we recommend.
March 31, 2026·5 min read
Building a maintenance calendar that actually gets followed
Deferred maintenance is the most common reason HOA reserves run short. A simple recurring schedule — broken into monthly and annual tasks — prevents most of it.
March 17, 2026·7 min read
Onboarding new board members: what to hand over on day one
Board turnover is a major cause of continuity problems in HOAs. Here's a practical checklist for what every incoming board member needs to know and access.
March 3, 2026·5 min read
Meeting minutes: what to record and what to leave out
HOA minutes are legal documents. Too little detail creates liability. Too much creates a different kind. Here's what actually belongs in the record.
February 18, 2026·6 min read
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