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# BarreraCo

Barrera & Company

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://barreraco.com/blog/)
- [Making Sense of HOA Budget Components](https://barreraco.com/2015/02/20/making-sense-hoa-budget-components/)
- [4 Steps to Better HOA Meeting Minutes](https://barreraco.com/2014/12/09/4-steps-better-hoa-meeting-minutes/)
- [5 Tips for Better HOA Board Meetings](https://barreraco.com/2015/10/01/5-tips-for-better-hoa-board-meetings/)
- [7 Facts About Your HOA CC&Rs](https://barreraco.com/2015/08/13/7-facts-about-your-hoa-ccrs/)
- [Barrera now offers specialized services](https://barreraco.com/2012/02/14/barrera-now-offers-specialized-services/) - We are proud to announce expertise in the areas of mechanical engineering, civil and structural engineering, and building envelope analysis.
- [Glossary](https://barreraco.com/2012/02/18/glossary/)
- [Reserve study in simple terms](https://barreraco.com/2012/02/28/what-is-a-reserve-study/) - A reserve study is a budgeting tool that allows property owners to determine if they are currently reserving enough money to cover future expenditures.
- [The Importance Of Adequate Reserves](https://barreraco.com/2012/02/18/the-importance-of-adequate-reserves/) - The importance of an adequate reserve is the empowerment it gives your association to maximize the full potential of property value by replacing common area components at the end of its lifecycle.
- [People to watch: Damian Esparza](https://barreraco.com/2012/02/17/people-to-watch-damian-esparza/) - Esparza created SmartProperty.com as a Web-based tool to help real estate developers, property managers and owners better manage property assets, maintenance schedules and associated operations.
- [What's a Reserve Study?](https://barreraco.com/2012/02/17/whats-a-reserve-study/) - A Reserve Study is a budget planning tool which identifies the current status of the Reserve fund and a stable and equitable Funding Plan to offset the anticipated future major common area expenditures.
- [Latest Project: St. Regis Museum Tower](https://barreraco.com/2012/02/16/latest-project-st-regis-museum-tower/)
- [Reserve Funding Strategies: Cash Flow vs Straight Line](https://barreraco.com/2012/06/26/reserve-funding-strategies-cash-flow-vs-straight-line/) - Many association board members and community management professionals are at a crossroads when considering the methods in calculating reserve fund needs.
- [Special Assessment Funding Options](https://barreraco.com/2012/06/19/special-assessment-funding-options/) - Special assessments can hit a community’s homeowners hard in two ways...
- [What's Unique about California Reserve Studies?](https://barreraco.com/2012/06/05/whats-unique-about-california-reserve-studies/) - A Reserve Study is the written report that assesses the common area of an association.
- [HOA Boards and Managers - A Balancing Act](https://barreraco.com/2012/06/12/hoa-boards-and-managers-a-balancing-act/) - Structure is crucial to the effectiveness of any homeowners’ association.
- [The Difference Between Operating Funds and a Reserve Account](https://barreraco.com/2012/05/15/the-difference-between-operating-funds-and-a-reserve-account/) - Budgets are created, using actual expenses and Reserve Study guidelines, so the association doesn’t find itself overextended or otherwise unable to meet...
- [How to Hold a Successful Annual HOA Meeting](https://barreraco.com/2012/05/09/how-to-hold-a-successful-annual-hoa-meeting/) - The annual membership meeting of a homeowners association is a mandatory requirement of the governing documents (CC&R’s and By-Laws) of every community.
- [Assessments and Your HOA](https://barreraco.com/2012/04/16/assessments-and-your-hoa/) - The HOA has the authority to compel its members to pay their share of all common area expenses, either on a per-unit or square foot basis.
- [Why Seal Coat is So Important for Your Common Parking Areas](https://barreraco.com/2012/04/12/why-seal-coat-is-so-important-for-your-common-parking-areas/) - Preventative maintenance is key in protecting one of the largest investments of any association, the parking lots. The sealing process blocks out water and traps the light oils, keeping your asphalt softer and more flexible.
- [2012 Updates to the Davis-Stirling Act](https://barreraco.com/2012/04/03/2012-updates-to-the-davis-stirling-act/) - There are big changes in store for the Davis-Stirling Act that all homeowner associations and board members should watch closely.
- [An Historic Look at the Davis-Stirling Act](https://barreraco.com/2012/03/26/davis-stirling-act/) - Enacted in 1985, the Davis-Stirling Act is that portion of the California Civil Code that governs condos, cooperatives and PUD communities.
- [Case Study:  How to pay for repairs when your reserves are insufficient](https://barreraco.com/2012/03/05/how-to-pay-for-repairs-when-your-reserves-are-insufficient/) - One of the competitive advantages to Barrera is the long-term approach we take. Learn how to pay for repairs when your reserves are insufficient.
- [The Secret to Properly Assessing Your Community Assets and Liabilities](https://barreraco.com/2012/03/21/the-secret-to-properly-assessing-your-community-assets-and-liabilities/) - A well-defined reserve study can be a Homeowners’ Association (HOA) board’s “best friend.”
- [Developing a ‘Real World’ Working Application of the Reserve Study: Three Tips on How To Save Money](https://barreraco.com/2012/03/14/three-tips-to-save-money-reserve-study/) - Three tips on how to develop a “real world” working application of the reserve study with the purpose of the saving the community money.
- [Living in a Planned Unit Development](https://barreraco.com/2012/05/01/living-in-a-planned-unit-development/) - A PUD is a community governed by an HOA (Home Owner Association), which offer features or amenities that are shared by the a mandatory membership of owners.
- [iPad Raffle March 5, 2012](https://barreraco.com/2012/03/05/ipad-raffle-march-3-2012/)
- [California AB 2273 | Potential Impact on HOAs](https://barreraco.com/2012/07/17/california-ab-2273/) - AB 2273, the Wieckowski amendment to the Davis-Stirling Act, would help remedy this situation. This bill introduces two requirements that would help HOAs.
- [The Ups and Downs of an HOA Health Club](https://barreraco.com/2012/08/03/the-ups-and-downs-of-an-hoa-health-club/) - One way of increasing the attractiveness of an HOA is by adding a common area health club. This club could include saunas, showers, gym equipment and even hot tubs.
- [The Evolution of Homeowner Associations](https://barreraco.com/2012/07/25/the-evolution-of-homeowner-associations/) - If you live in a home or a condo that is part of an HOA, you might wonder how they ever became so powerful and seemingly all pervasive.
- [Why HOA Websites Save Money for Associations](https://barreraco.com/2012/07/10/why-hoa-websites-save-money-for-associations/)
- [HOA Board Authority](https://barreraco.com/2012/07/05/hoa-board-authority/) - Ever feel as if a board member has crossed over the line while “enforcing” a rule or acting as a “messenger” for the Association? You’re not alone.
- [Gated Communities - Are They Any Safer?](https://barreraco.com/2012/08/14/gated-communities-are-they-any-safer/) - In this article we explore whether gated communities experience a significantly lower crime rate than their non-gated counterparts.
- [Reserve Studies and California Law](https://barreraco.com/2012/10/24/reserve-studies-and-california-law/) - There's 4 basic things to remember when it comes to Reserve Studies and California Law.
- [Reserve Studies: Like a FICO Score For HOAs](https://barreraco.com/2012/10/17/reserve-studies-like-a-fico-score-for-hoas/) - In our industry we are seeing a common trend: Lenders are starting to use reserve disclosures, particularly Percent Funded, to assess the financial strength of the community you're buying into.
- [HOAs - Don't Let This Happen to You](https://barreraco.com/2012/10/09/hoas-dont-let-this-happen-to-you/) - Skipping reserve studies, underfunding your reserves and failing to plan ahead will cost your community down the road. Barrera made a startling discovery after analyzing 1000 past clients.
- [Recent Growth at Barrera and Company](https://barreraco.com/2012/09/28/recent-growth-at-barrera-and-company/) - After more than 30 years of conducting reserve studies we are excited to announce that we will now be offering a host of project management services.
- [Boost Reserve Funds With Cell Phone Antennas](https://barreraco.com/2012/09/26/boost-reserve-funds-with-cell-phone-antennas/) - By leasing common area space such as a rooftop for cell phone antennas, you can enjoy guaranteed monthly revenue...
- [The Value of Pre-Construction Planning](https://barreraco.com/2012/09/18/the-value-of-pre-construction-planning/) - The value of pre-construction due-diligence and planning for home owner association boards.
- [The Reality of Underfunded Reserves](https://barreraco.com/2012/09/12/the-reality-of-underfunded-reserves/) - What happens when HOAs underfund reserves
- [Vacancies in Your HOA Neighborhood - What Can You Do?](https://barreraco.com/2012/09/04/vacancies-in-your-hoa-neighborhood-what-can-you-do/) - Due to the current state of the housing market, some homes are left unoccupied and uncared for. When a home isn’t occupied, its yard or exterior may become an eyesore.
- [Learn About Reserve Components](https://barreraco.com/2012/08/22/learn-about-reserve-components/) - Learn about HOA reserve components.
- [HOA Board Member Wanted: Should You Run?](https://barreraco.com/2012/08/21/hoa-board-member-wanted-should-you-run/) - If you have determination, and you are a motivated person with the right qualifications, being on the HOA board may be the right fit for you.
- [“For Sale” Signs - Can Your HOA Prevent Them?](https://barreraco.com/2012/08/07/for-sale-signs-can-your-hoa-prevent-them/) - Selling your home can be a difficult experience, but if your homeowner's association is preventing you from displaying a "for sale" sign on your property, the process can be downright impossible.
- [Property Managers: Protect Yourself!](https://barreraco.com/2012/10/30/property-managers-protect-yourself/) - New Board Members come and go and the first thing they want to figure out is what decisions were made before they came on and why.
- [HOAs - Cut your costs in 2013](https://barreraco.com/2013/01/10/cut-your-costs/) - As board members and property managers, you are expected to consistently look for ways to cut expenses – especially in these hard-hitting economic times.
- [Building Components: to group or not to group?](https://barreraco.com/2012/12/05/building-components-to-group-or-not-to-group/) - Some building components can and should be grouped together. Some should not. It's important to distinguish the two.
- [HOAs Save with Professional Construction Management](https://barreraco.com/2012/11/13/hoas-and-construction-management/) - Homeowner’s Associations are often faced with large maintenance and repair jobs. Such projects are best handled by a professional project manager.
- [What information do I need to provide to get a Reserve Study?](https://barreraco.com/2012/11/28/what-information-do-i-need-reserve-fund-study/) - A checklist of required information for a reserve fund study, directed at HOA professionals, and condominium directors.
- [The Role of a Homeowner's Association (HOA) Board](https://barreraco.com/2013/03/05/the-role-of-an-hoa-board/) - The governing body (HOA) of a planned unit community is created so that the organization and maintenance of the common areas are properly supervised.
- [Get The Most From Your Reserve Study](https://barreraco.com/2012/11/07/get-the-most-from-your-reserve-study/) - So you got your Reserve Study - Now what? Get the most from from your Study with these 3 tips.
- [The Role of a Homeowner's Association (HOA) Property Manager](https://barreraco.com/2013/01/15/the-role-of-an-hoa-property-manager/) - The lawful governing of the Homeowners Association (HOA) is the general responsibility of an HOA Property Manager.
- [6 Steps for Removing a Board Member](https://barreraco.com/2014/08/28/6-steps-removing-board-member/)
- [6 ways to improve your HOA board meetings](https://barreraco.com/2014/09/24/6-ways-improve-hoa-board-meetings/)
- [Fund Reserves by Cutting Your HOA budget In These 4 Areas](https://barreraco.com/2014/10/29/fund-reserves-by-cutting-your-hoa-budget-in-these-4-areas/)
- [6 Ways to Prevent HOA Board Member Fatigue](https://barreraco.com/2014/11/03/6-ways-prevent-board-member-fatigue/)
- [Establishing Guidelines for New HOA Board Members](https://barreraco.com/2014/12/03/establishing-guidelines-new-hoa-board-members/)
- [Effective January 1, 2015, There is a New Law Impacting the Installation of Solar Energy Systems](https://barreraco.com/2015/03/27/effective-january-1-2015-new-law-impacting-installation-solar-energy-systems/)
- [HOA New Year's Resolutions: 2015 Edition](https://barreraco.com/2015/01/06/hoa-new-years-resolutions-2015-edition/)
- [Holiday Decorations and Your HOA](https://barreraco.com/2014/12/22/holiday-decorations-hoa/)
- [Personal Agriculture and Your HOA](https://barreraco.com/2015/05/19/personal-agriculture-and-your-hoa/)
- [4 Tips for Homeowner Participation in your HOA](https://barreraco.com/2015/05/22/4-tips-for-homeowner-participation-in-your-hoa/)
- [Cat Ownership and HOAs](https://barreraco.com/2015/06/22/cat-ownership-and-hoas/)
- [The Hidden Cost of Hardwood Floors for HOAs](https://barreraco.com/2015/07/24/the-hidden-cost-of-hardwood-floors-for-hoas/)
- [Exclusive Common Areas - New legislation taking effect on Jan.1, 2017](https://barreraco.com/2015/11/06/exclusive-common-areas-new-legislation-taking-effect-on-jan-1-2017/)
- [6 Ways to Use Your Budget as a Catalyst for Change](https://barreraco.com/2017/02/02/6-ways-to-use-your-budget-as-a-catalyst-for-change/) - We've interviewed seasoned property managers to get the best advice for making your reserve study process stress-free and easier than ever to manage.
- [Can an HOA sell common areas to generate revenue?](https://barreraco.com/2013/04/20/can-an-hoa-sell-common-areas-to-generate-revenue/) - Whether or not an HOA can sell common areas depends. There’s a difference between common areas and association-owned property.
- [Can HOAs buy distressed units?](https://barreraco.com/2013/05/19/can-hoas-buy-distressed-units/) - There’s an argument floating around that HOAs should purchase distressed properties in their association so they don’t get sold for pennies on the dollar later on.
- [4 tips for collecting assessments in a down economy](https://barreraco.com/2013/06/29/4-tips-for-collecting-assessments-in-a-down-economy/) - Homeowner delinquencies and HOA operating costs are both on the rise, creating a perfect storm for debt collection. We’ve put together some tips that will help.
- [Reserve Studies and Funding : Survey of 400 community managers](https://barreraco.com/2013/11/05/reserve-studies-and-funding-snap-survey/)
- [5 tips for reading your Reserve Study](https://barreraco.com/2013/09/28/how-to-read-your-reserve-study/) - A common misstep when reviewing the reserve study is getting stuck on the first section, the Percent Funded Report. Learn how to read your reserve study.
- [Should your HOA hire a collection agency?](https://barreraco.com/2013/07/01/should-your-hoa-hire-a-collection-agency/) - You may be finding yourself in a bit of a predicament – suddenly many owners are behind, some way behind. Should you hire a collection agency to help collect?
- [Homeowner bankruptcy and your HOA](https://barreraco.com/2013/08/06/homeowner-bankruptcy-and-your-hoa/) - The first thing you need to do is find out more about the filing. Your association’s response to the situation depends on the chapter the owner files under.
- [The Importance of a Reserve Study](https://barreraco.com/2013/10/15/the-importance-of-a-reserve-study/)
- [Components of a Reserve Study](https://barreraco.com/2013/10/21/the-components-of-a-reserve-study/)
- [How Eco-Friendly Plumbing Can Save Your Wallet](https://barreraco.com/2013/10/29/how-eco-friendly-plumbing-can-save-your-wallet/)
- [5 Homeowner Resolutions for 2014](https://barreraco.com/2013/11/13/homeownerresolutions/)
- [Should HOAs Invest Reserve Funds?](https://barreraco.com/2013/11/19/should-hoas-invest-reserve-funds/)
- [CC&Rs - What Are They and Why Should I Care?](https://barreraco.com/2014/07/08/ccrs-care/)
- [5 tips for an effective HOA](https://barreraco.com/2013/12/03/5-tips-for-an-effective-hoa/)
- [3 of the Biggest DIY Blunders to Avoid](https://barreraco.com/2013/12/11/3-of-the-biggest-diy-blunders-to-avoid/)
- [How Effective HOAs Make New Year's Resolutions](https://barreraco.com/2014/01/08/how-effective-hoas-make-new-years-resolutions/)
- [Top 10 Home Renovation Projects](https://barreraco.com/2014/01/15/top-10-home-renovation-projects/)
- [Water Conservation - Save the Planet, Save Money](https://barreraco.com/2014/01/23/water-conservation-save-planet-save-money/)
- [4 Mistakes Most New HOA Board Members Make (And how to avoid them)](https://barreraco.com/2014/05/20/4-mistakes-new-board-members-make-avoid/)
- [Water Efficient Landscape Maintenance - The Easy Way](https://barreraco.com/2014/07/18/water-efficient-landscape-maintenance-easy-way/)

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