We are reeling with the loss of Michael Shinners who was a colleague and friend to so many. His colleagues would aptly describe him as a “beloved property manager.” Michael was a passionate and dedicated professional, earning the highest designations across our entire industry. To all of us, he was that and much more. Always, [...]
The daily responsibilities of managing an HOA can be overwhelming for a Board of Directors comprised of volunteer homeowners. From overseeing property maintenance, creating annual budgets, ensuring homeowner compliance, facilitating legal documents, reviewing insurance for suitable coverage, assessing dues, vetting reliable vendors, mitigating liability and more, you can understand why most associations need professional management [...]
Beacon Management Services is proud to announce that President Lisa Simmons was named to the BlazeSports Board of Directors. BlazeSports, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed as the legacy organization of the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, was founded to provide adaptive sports and recreation programs for children and military veterans with physical disabilities. “I’m honored to [...]
Beacon Management Services is proud to announce its recent recognition as one of the Top Community Association Management Companies in Georgia by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in its annual Book of Lists. Ranked by number of units managed in Georgia, Beacon Management earned the No. 4 spot out of over 50 companies operating in the [...]
As the coronavirus pandemic has unfolded during the last 18 months, we have witnessed unprecedented times along with sadness, fear, and uncertainty. Fortunately, we have also seen the best in people materialize in unexpected places. Strangers bonding over a good deed, local businesses holding fundraisers for their employees and neighbors helping each other in small [...]
This is one of the most frequently asked questions involving community associations. It can come up at 2 a.m. after a dishwasher flood has damaged four units; when a townhome development is re-roofing and owners want to know who will pay for the work; when an owner's uninsured contractor makes a hole in a pipe [...]
A notable housing trend resulting from strong home sales in 2020 and 2021, is a preference by American homebuyers for community associations, also known as condominium and homeowners associations (HOA). According to the Foundation for Community Association Research, the number of new condominium and HOAs nationwide is expected to increase by 4,500 this year, and [...]
There are many types of personalities that can hinder your Homeowners Association Board. But it doesn’t take much to turn around a bad situation, as the same personalities could be your best allies. Evaluate each of your HOA board member’s personalities by seeing if they fall into any of the following categories. Then, start aligning [...]
One of Atlanta’s leading property management companies, Beacon Management Services stays on top by delivering comprehensive data, advice and a workforce that serves our clientele. We love to show our clients how to tackle problems and provide real-time solutions. Since many homeowners struggle with a community association, we have provided some explanations, examples and potential [...]
Beacon Management Services is proud to announce that Mike Horne has joined the company as Director of Engineering. In this role, he is responsible for the operational performance of engineering throughout Beacon’s portfolio of real estate assets and increasing quality and efficiency of the business. “Mike is an exceptional asset to our leadership team at [...]
