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CBS in the News: How to Prevent the Next Surfside

Our President Scott Ford was recently featured in the Residential Real Estate Council’s publication “The Residential Specialist.” Scott wrote a guest column on how to avoid structural catastrophe and prevent the next Surfside collapse. In the piece, he provides actionable advice for real estate agents representing clients looking at communities with HOAs: What should they ask about the HOA before their clients make a purchase?


Read the full article for Scott’s advice for REALTORS–and, really, anyone involved with HOAs.

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According to the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.), 2025 is looking to be a year of opportunity for the housing market, with home sales and prices expected to rise. Buyers and sellers appear to be returning to the market as lower interest rates and better housing supply conditions increase. For those curious about what next year’s market will look like, California Builder Services is here…

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Reserve Study Frequency: How Often Do HOAs Need to Perform Reserve Studies

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Often, managers of Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are hesitant to conduct special assessments, as the money required to perform them may not be recovered, and the frequency of these payments can be unknown. That’s why it’s important to have reserve funds readily available to pay for these repairs and replacements. The question is, how does the HOA board know how much money it needs to set aside?

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A Crash Course on Reserve Studies

According to the Foundation for Community Association Research, around 75.5 million people in the United States live in a homeowners association (HOA) community, which is more than 30% of the U.S. housing stock. Reserve studies refers to a vital capital planning tool for Homeowners Associations and condominium associations that provides directional guidance and an in-depth analysis of community assets.

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