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• How is the “curb appeal” of your community? Are landscap ing projects something to priori tize? • Is lighting and security at a level that, in addition to being an import ant risk management feature, creates an environment where your home owners feel safe at home and when out walking in the community? • Are security cameras something to consider? • What capital projects are sched uled in your reserves that need to be attended to? These are all priority areas if you look at survey results and while sur vey results aren’t necessarily directly related to your specific community, considering them along with your own and your homeowners’ view of the community could provide you with a valuable strategic tool for planning the priorities for the community over the near future. If you’re interested in finding out more about the 2024 Homeowner Satisfaction Survey, you are encour aged to go to the Foundation for Community Associations Research site at: https://foundation.caionline.org/. n

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