March 15, 2021
ACH (Automated Clearing House) is a network used for electronically moving money between bank accounts across the United States. It’s run by an organization called Nacha (previously NACHA – National Automated Clearing House Association), and may also be referred to as the ACH network or ACH scheme. Payment processing via the ACH network has existed since the 1970s. ACH moved… Read more »
February 16, 2021
Some of the best neighborhoods are located near airports. Dealing with the noise pollution they create is a common lament of both residents and HOAs alike. Even if you’re not close enough to hear landings and takeoffs, proximity to flight paths alone can range the gamut from constant annoyance to potentially harmful effects on one’s… Read more »
January 13, 2021
The 2021 billing season for Community Associations and Homeowner Associations is in full swing. Over the past 90 days, millions of homeowners all over the country have received some sort of communication piece, invoice, or Coupon Book to generate the lifeblood of each association – The Homeowner Assessment. Budgeting and billing has taken up a… Read more »
December 30, 2020
2020 was truly a year like none we experienced before. Restrictions to our daily lives made us all the more grateful for the simple things in life: family, love, and good health, to name a few. Moving into 2021, life is rapidly changing each day and it is uncertain what we will need most, but… Read more »
December 16, 2020
Lower back strain is one of the most common injuries related to shoveling snow. The following measures can help you prevent injuries and keep your back healthy while shoveling: -Before the first snowfall is predicted, make sure you have a proper shovel. The best shovel is one that is light weight, ergonomic and has… Read more »
November 12, 2020
Identity theft is a problem at any time of the year. But, while consumers are focused on giving during the holidays, crooks are focused on taking. If there’s one thing consumers don’t need, it is dealing with identity theft during the holidays. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) offers the following tips to help… Read more »
October 15, 2020
With the holidays fast approaching we wanted to make all our customers aware of the 2020 holiday hours for All Blackstone Management offices. Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day – Closed Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day – Closed Nov. 27, Friday after Thanksgiving – Closed Dec. 24, Christmas Eve – Closing at 1 pm Dec. 25, Christmas Day… Read more »
September 29, 2020
When buying or selling a home, it is expected that all sorts of fees will pop up at closing. However, the HOA transfer fee is one that sometimes takes people by surprise. This is a one-time fee that occurs when a property is transferred from one owner to another. The HOA transfer fee is mandated… Read more »
September 24, 2020
We wanted to share the attached Senate bill with all homeowners living in condominium associations in the state of Maryland. Please read the entire bill as it does affect the insurance coverage from the Association to your individual unit. If you have any questions about this issue, please reach out to your independent insurance agent… Read more »
September 14, 2020
Some of your dues go toward paying for our community’s insurance needs. Have you ever wondered what kinds of insurance our community association needs? Below is a list of the different types of insurance types available to associations. Our association doesn’t have all of these types of coverage, but they’re available if we need them…. Read more »
September 3, 2020
St. Charles is a planned community in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is 22 miles (35 km) south-southeast of Washington, D.C., 24 miles (39 km) from northern Virginia and immediately south of Waldorf, which is the mailing address. (St. Charles comprises nearly all the population of Waldorf’s zip code 20602, and much of 20603).[citation… Read more »
August 19, 2020
What’s the difference in a board meeting and a special meeting, or an annual meeting and a town meeting? Confused? Here’s some clarification. Annual Meetings: Annual meetings—or annual membership meetings—are required by our governing documents, which specify when they’re to be conducted and how and when members are to be notified about the meeting. This… Read more »