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HOA Management in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area: A Complete Guide for Boards in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. Finding the Right HOA Management Company Shouldn’t Be Complicated If you’re a board member, community president, or developer searching for HOA management near me in the Washington, D.C. metro area, you already know the frustration: too many…
BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT • TECHNOLOGY Meet Anton. Our New AI Virtual Assistant We’re excited to introduce the newest addition to the Blackstone Management technology platform. Anton is our proprietary AI-powered virtual assistant, designed to give homeowners faster, easier access to information and assistance — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ✦ ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE •…
Community Association Education Understanding HOA & Condominium Assessments Where your assessment dollars go, why timely payments matter, and how homeowners and boards can work together to protect the financial health of the community. Homeowners associations maintain common areas, provide services and amenities, set aside reserves, and meet legal and contractual obligations. The vast majority of…
Labor Day 2026 Labor Day 2026 Honoring the Work Behindthe American Story A holiday that began as a tribute to American workers has become one of the country’s most familiar end-of-summer traditions. Office Closure Blackstone Management will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 Our office will reopen following the holiday on our regular business…
Community Association Education We’re Having What Kind of Meeting? A straightforward guide to annual meetings, board meetings, special meetings, town halls, and executive sessions. If you have ever wondered why one association meeting includes an election while another is limited to a single topic, you are not alone. Community associations hold several types of meetings,…
2026 Legislative Update for Community Associations | Blackstone Management Board Education & Legislative Awareness 2026 Legislative Update for Community Associations Important developments from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. that condominium and homeowners association Board members should have on their radar. Keeping Your Board Informed Community association laws continue to evolve, and even seemingly small legislative…
Community Update New Fannie Mae Rules Are Changing Condo Financing Here’s what your association needs to know — and do — before your next sale, refinance, or budget cycle. If you own a condo, sit on an HOA board, or are thinking about buying into a condominium community, there’s a financing change you need to…
Community Association Legislative Update Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements Eliminated for Community Association Boards A major federal regulatory change provides long-awaited relief for homeowners associations, condominium associations, and the volunteer board members who serve them. What Happened? On August 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, commonly known as FinCEN,…
BOARD MEMBER EDUCATION Understanding the Roles of Your Association’s Board Officers President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary: each position has a different purpose, but effective community governance depends on the entire board working together. Serving on the board of a homeowners association or condominium is a team responsibility. Although certain directors may be elected or…
Board & Homeowner Education Reserve Funding and Federal Mortgage Guidelines What FHA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac requirements may mean for your association’s budget, assessments, reserves, and owners’ ability to obtain mortgage financing. Important clarification about the “15% requirement” There has been considerable confusion surrounding the number 15%. Based on the currently published federal mortgage…
☀ Board Education Series Making Time for Summer—and Your Community Board service should be meaningful, not overwhelming. With a few practical habits and the right technology, board members can remain informed and involved while still enjoying vacations, family activities, and everything else summer has to offer. Access the Online Portal View the Summer Tips Your…
Homeowner Education Why Doesn’t the HOA Maintain the Forest? Understanding the purpose of forest retention, forest conservation, and forest reserve areas within Maryland communities. Not Every Association-Owned Area Is a Landscaped Common Area One of the most common questions homeowners ask is why the Association does not mow, trim, clear, landscape, or remove fallen trees…
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Blackstone Management Supporting communities in Virginia, Maryland, and the Washington DC metro since 2007.
Waldorf, MD
8 am to 5 pm M-F
Copyright 2026, Blackstone Management, LLC.
All Rights Reserved.