Insights/Blog

Homeowner and Condominium Associations play a crucial role in maintaining community standards, preserving property values, and ensuring a safe, well-maintained, and harmonious environment. A key part of this responsibility is enforcing the community’s governing documents. Homeowners should familiarize themselves with these documents to ensure compliance and understand their rights and responsibilities within the community. How […]

Trestle Community Management is proud to sponsor the Washington State Chapter of Community Associations Institute (WSCAI)’s Board Member Training, taking place on April 3, 2025, in Olympia, WA. As part of our ongoing commitment to Board Member education, Trestle is sponsoring each WSCAI Board Member Training event throughout the year, ensuring that community leaders across […]

As a Homeowner or Board Member in Washington State, you may have heard the term “WUCIOA” mentioned in discussions about community associations. But what exactly is WUCIOA, and why is there a push for “WUCIOA for All”? In this blog post, we’ll break down the basics, explore the goals of this initiative, and discuss what […]

Trestle Community Management today announced it has hired Erik Deitz as a Senior Project Manager working with Trestle’s Project Office. Erik brings an extensive background in successfully managing a wide range of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. With a family background in real estate and […]

Trestle Community Management is proud to sponsor the Washington State Chapter of Community Associations Institute (WSCAI)’s Board Member Training, taking place on March 6, 2025, in Everett, WA. As part of our ongoing commitment to education and industry leadership, Trestle is sponsoring every Board Member Training event hosted by WSCAI throughout the year, ensuring that […]

Trestle Community Management is proud to announce that Aimee Hilton, CMCA, AMS, recently named WSCAI’s 2024 Manager of the Year, will be presenting at the WSCAI Managers Only Meeting on February 27, 2025. This exclusive event is designed to provide Community Association Managers with insights, tools, and strategies to navigate the evolving challenges of the […]

Trestle Community Management is pleased to announce the promotion of Emily Van Deusen, CMCA, AMS, to Client Success Manager. Since joining the community management industry in 2019, Emily has leveraged her extensive customer support background to enhance Client relationships and service delivery. Leading Client-facing Teams since 2021, she has been instrumental in building and growing […]

Running a successful Homeowners’ Association (HOA) or Condominium Owners’ Association (COA) requires strategic leadership, consistent communication, and smart financial management. Here are some expanded tips for creating and maintaining a thriving community: Foster Open CommunicationOpen communication builds trust between the Board of Directors and Homeowners. Regular updates, whether through newsletters, email, or community portals, keep […]

Volunteering as a Board Member offers Homeowners the unique opportunity to help shape their community and make meaningful contributions. The Board of Directors is responsible for guiding the Association, overseeing finances, enforcing rules, and maintaining common areas. Board Members collaborate closely with the Association Manager to ensure the community runs smoothly, tackling everything from day-to-day […]

Annual meetings are essential to the governance of any Homeowners’ Association (HOA) or Condominium Owners’ Association (COA). These gatherings allow the Board of Directors, Homeowners, and community professionals to discuss the community’s future, elect Board Members, and ensure transparency. Key participants include Homeowners, Board Members, Association Managers, and occasionally legal counsel or other experts. The […]