Two tracks. Guides are practical explainers for boards — the how and the why of HOA operations. Insights are the patterns we see across forty-plus Utah communities — what a single board usually can't see on its own.
A 10-question framework Utah HOA boards can use to evaluate any management firm. Built from twenty years of watching firms succeed and fail.
Marc Kennedy · April 26, 2026 · 9 min read
How Salt Lake City HOA boards can diagnose underfunded reserves, calculate the gap, and build a recovery path. With Utah-specific context.
Marc Kennedy · April 26, 2026 · 8 min read
A step-by-step HOA budget process for Utah treasurers. From baseline through reserves to board approval, with the math at every stage.
Marc Kennedy · April 26, 2026 · 9 min read
What Utah HOA boards actually pay for management in 2026. Industry benchmarks, fee structures, hidden costs, and the math behind total cost of ownership.
Marc Kennedy · April 26, 2026 · 11 min read
A staged collection process for Utah HOA boards handling late dues. From day-zero notice to lien filing, with the math behind why early action matters.
Marc Kennedy · April 26, 2026 · 7 min read
Most full-service HOA management is missing the operational depth that actually matters. Five red flags Utah boards should spot before signing.
Marc Kennedy · April 26, 2026 · 6 min read
The 10 most common operational failures in self-managed HOAs, ranked by severity. Which ones a board can fix and which signal it's time to switch.
Marc Kennedy · April 26, 2026 · 10 min read
What HOA reserve funds are, why they matter, and how to read a reserve study without a finance background. Plain-language guide for Utah HOA boards.
Core HOA Editorial Team · April 26, 2026 · 7 min read
A decision framework for self-managed Utah HOAs evaluating whether to hire a management firm. Five signals to watch, with honest counter-cases.
Marc Kennedy · April 26, 2026 · 8 min read
A conversation with Marc takes 30 minutes. You'll leave with a clear picture of how Core HOA would serve your community.
