Is Your HOA Management Company Prepared For Daylight Savings?
Is Your HOA Management Company Prepared For Daylight Savings? Daylight Savings is not just about changing clocks. In HOA communities, the time change can affect lighting schedules, irrigation timers, access systems, pool operations, and facility hours. When those systems are not updated quickly and verified, residents notice right away. At Common Interest, we treat Daylight […]
5 Common Legal Mistakes HOAs Make (and How to Avoid Them)
5 Common Legal Mistakes HOAs Make (and How to Avoid Them) Legal Missteps Happen, But They Don’t Have To Why Staying Compliant Is Getting Harder California’s legal landscape for HOAs continues to evolve. From Davis–Stirling updates to shifting Fair Housing rules, board members are expected to interpret complex requirements while juggling day-to-day operations. With so […]
Understanding Reserve Studies: Why They Matter for Your Community’s Future
Understanding Reserve Studies: Why They Matter for Your Community’s Future Running a community is a big job. You want safe buildings, happy neighbors and stable monthly dues. A reserve study is one of the simplest tools to help you get there. It is a plan that shows which big items will wear out, when they […]
Behind Every Great Transition Is a Great Team
Behind Every New Community Joining CIMS is a Great Team At CIMS, we understand that first impressions and a smooth transition are essential when welcoming a new community. That’s where our New Community Onboarding (NCO) team shines. This dedicated group works closely with incoming clients, guiding them through every step of the process—from document collection […]
A Night of Exploration and Connection
A Night of Exploration and Connection Our Novato team recently ventured into the heart of San Francisco for an unforgettable evening at Exploratorium After Dark! Surrounded by interactive exhibits, creative conversations, and a touch of wonder, we had the perfect setting to connect, learn, and celebrate our incredible team.From hands-on experiments to thought-provoking discussions, the […]
Celebrating CIMS’ Birthday!
Celebrating CIMS’ Birthday! This month, we celebrated another successful year of Common Interest Management Services!  To mark CIMS’ birthday, our team came together for a fun and lively celebration, complete with CIMS trivia! It was a great opportunity to reflect on our journey, test our knowledge of company milestones, and, most importantly, enjoy some well-deserved fun […]
CIMS Holiday Celebration
CIMS Holiday Celebration A Day of Fun, Friends, and Festivities! On Friday, January 24th, our team came together for our annual holiday celebration. With many offices across the Bay Area, we enjoyed the opportunity to have everyone come together for this special event. Employees enjoyed an afternoon filled with games, delicious food, and our annual […]
Team Spotlight: Making a Difference In Our Community!
Team Spotlight: Making a Difference In Our Community! The South Bay Offices Volunteer at Coyote Point This past Friday, our incredible team from the South Bay offices joined forces with San Mateo County Parks for a volunteer event at Coyote Point. Together, we rolled up our sleeves and worked hard to clean up this beautiful […]
CIMS’ Danville Office is Moving to Bishop Ranch in San Ramon
CIMS’ Danville Office is Moving to Bishop Ranch in San Ramon Our New Address12647 Alcosta Blvd. Suite 275San Ramon, CA 94583 Centrally located in the heart of San Ramon at Bishop Ranch, our new CIMS office is our company’s headquarters and home to more than one hundred employees who serve our many homeowner associations throughout […]
2024 CAI Spring Tea
2024 CAI Spring Tea – Ok Barbie Let’s Go Par-Tea! On March 28th, Community Managers from our company attended The Bay Area and Central CAI Spring Tea which is an annual event put on by the Community Associations Institute for Community Managers. The event includes lunch and tea with a keynote speaker that provides advice […]
