uch like business leaders, HOA boards manage financial resources and make strategic decisions that both preserve and enhance the community’s value. With personal budgets wearing thin, every decision is under greater scrutiny, from increases in dues to the timing of capital projects. While temporarily limiting assessment increases or delaying projects may seem like a low-risk way to support residents in the short term, the potential consequences can be far more significant. As a matter of fact, underfunding reserves or deferred maintenance often signals increased risk to insurance providers and mortgage lenders.