Silicon Hills Association Management Blog

Small ways to foster a strong sense of community

As a member of the HOA your job isn’t just enforcing rules and regulations, it’s also to be a community leader. Your attitude and outlook will shape how others within the community feel and act. As Winston Churchill once said, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big di...

Favorite soup recipes for Fall

Soup is officially on the menu now that Fall is here! There’s nothing quite like coming indoors after being in the chilly October air and warming your hands around a fresh bowl of hot, steaming soup. You’ll find a wide variety of fresh ingredients at the Austin-area Fall...

The benefits of a centralized community bulletin board

Does your community have a bulletin board that’s in a convenient and centralized location? It’s a great way to bring a community together and help foster positive connections between residents. A good location for a bulletin board would be a place that residents frequently wa...

Delegating: An HOA board member’s secret weapon

There are only so many hours in the day and a limited number of people who can step up to the plate. That’s why delegating is among the most important skills HOA board members need to acquire. But delegating successfully isn’t always easy — it can take some know-how and exp...

Date night in the Austin area! Five ideas for some wintertime fun

Love is in the air! With so many things to see and do in the Austin area, there’s no shortage of ideas for a great wintertime date night. While we can’t guarantee you’ll have a magical night worthy of a Hallmark or Lifetime holiday rom-com, we can definitely help you set th...

6 ways to prevent burnout from HOA responsibilities

Burnout: Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress It’s human nature. In organizations of all types—including HOAs—there’s potential for a few members to shoulder the work on behalf of the group as a whole. Often, those members are goal-oriented types, and ...

Fall adventure awaits: Things to do in Austin

We typically think of spring as the time of new beginnings. But this time of year is also full of fresh starts and opportunities for adventure right where we live. As September’s temperatures start to cool down from summer’s heat, it’s a great time to embrace the changes an...