# HOA Strata News

> Global news and guides for HOAs, condos, strata and housing companies


## Posts

- [Buildium vs AppFolio: Property Management Software Compared](https://hoastratanews.com/en/buildium-vs-appfolio/): Two of the biggest names in property software, compared on price, accounting, owner portals and contract terms, with what each costs at real portfolio sizes.
- [HO-6 Condo Insurance: What You Actually Need (and Where Owners Get Caught Out)](https://hoastratanews.com/en/ho-6-condo-insurance/): Your association's master policy stops somewhere. HO-6 cover picks up the rest. Here is where the line usually falls and how owners get caught out.
- [Reserve Study 101: How to Tell if Your Building Is Underfunded](https://hoastratanews.com/en/reserve-study-101/): A reserve study tells you whether your building can pay for its next roof, elevator or boiler. How to read one and spot the warning signs.
- [Special Assessments Explained: Why They Happen, How to Prepare and When to Push Back](https://hoastratanews.com/en/special-assessments-explained/): Why special assessments happen, how much notice owners get, how to plan for the bill and when it is reasonable to push back.
- [What Do HOA Fees Cover? A Plain-English Breakdown for Owners](https://hoastratanews.com/en/what-do-hoa-fees-cover/): Where your monthly dues actually go, from insurance and utilities to reserves, and the questions to ask when fees jump.

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