Resources

Resources

We get questions daily on all things Reserve Studies. Below is a “Launchpad” organized by topic to help you find what you are looking for. Have a question that we do not address. Contact us and we’ll add it to our FAQ.

Reserve Fund Basics

  • How to read a Reserve Study in 3-Steps
  • 7 Things To Know About Reserve Funds
  • Can We Borrow From The Reserve Fund?
  • Capital Expenses vs. Reserve Expenses

Reserve Items

  • What should be included in Reserve Study?
  • Item criteria
  • Do underground water lines belong in Reserve Study?
  • Cost estimating methods

Sample Materials

Funding Plans

  • How much should we contribute to Reserves?
  • Do we have enough in Reserves?
  • How to calculation annual assessments
  • Alternative funding methods

Useful Links

Community Associations Institute

Provides education, information and resources to homeowner association board members, community managers, and affiliate partners.

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Community Associations Network

Public internet resource for community associations and the people and firms that work with them.

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American Resort Development Association

Washington D.C. based trade association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries.

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